Polyester Dryer Fabric
For tissue and packaging paper machines operating at 400–1,200 m/min. Polyester monofilament construction, flat yarn weave. Continuous operating temperature up to 180°C. Custom-manufactured to machine width, length, and seam specification.
400 – 1,200 m/min
Machine Speed Range
12 – 400 g/m²
GSM Range
100% Polyester (PET) Monofilament
Material
6 – 14 months (varies by paper grade and operating conditions)
Expected Lifetime
Paper Grades & Machine Conditions
Engineered for these specific operating conditions
Paper Grades
Machine Types
Operating Range
400 – 1,200 m/min
Machine Speed
12 – 400 g/m²
GSM Range
Not sure which grade your machine runs? Contact our application engineer.
Contact EngineerCompatible Paper Machine Brands & Models
This fabric has been tested and proven on the following paper machines
| Brand | Compatible Models | Typical Width | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valmet | DryRun, SymRun | 3,500 – 8,600 mm | up to 1,200 m/min |
| Voith | DryStar, MasterRun | 3,000 – 7,800 mm | up to 1,100 m/min |
| Bellmer | Dryer Section Standard | 2,500 – 5,500 mm | up to 800 m/min |
| Toscotec | TT Dryer | 2,800 – 6,000 mm | up to 1,500 m/min |
| A.Celli | AC-Dryer Series | 2,500 – 5,600 mm | up to 1,200 m/min |
| Recard | Dryer Section | 2,200 – 4,800 mm | up to 900 m/min |
| Over Meccanica | OM-Dryer | 2,400 – 5,200 mm | up to 1,000 m/min |
Running a machine not listed? Our engineers can customize for any brand.
Ask an EngineerComplete Technical Parameters
Full specification sheet for engineering evaluation
| Material | 100% Polyester (PET) Monofilament |
| Construction | Flat yarn, multi-shed weave |
| Air Permeability | 350 – 650 CFM (at 125 Pa, ISO 9237) |
| Continuous Operating Temperature | Up to 180°C |
| Peak Temperature | 200°C (≤ 15 minutes) |
| Tensile Strength (Warp) | ≥ 80 kN/m |
| Tensile Strength (Weft) | ≥ 45 kN/m |
| Elongation at Break (Warp) | ≤ 2.5% at 80 kN/m |
Need parameter verification? Request a certified test report to validate specifications.
Differentiation & Selection Guide
How this model compares to other PAPTEX options and competitor alternatives
vs Other PAPTEX Models
- Spiral Dryer Fabric
Spiral: higher open area (20–30% vs flat yarn). Better for heavy-weight grades where moisture removal rate is the bottleneck. Flat yarn: 15–25% longer life in tissue applications due to higher surface contact area and lower abrasion per cycle.
- Round Yarn Dryer Fabric
Round yarn: higher air permeability (typically 600–900 CFM). Preferred for high-speed machines where air movement is critical. Flat yarn: better sheet support for lightweight grades (≤ 40 g/m²). Lower contamination retention due to smoother surface.
- Anti-static Dryer Fabric
Anti-static: carbon-filled monofilament for static dissipation. Required for grades prone to static buildup (release paper, some specialty grades). Flat yarn standard: for applications where static is not a concern. No functional difference in drying rate.
vs Competitor Alternatives
- Albany International
Albany: publicly traded (NYSE: AIN), larger R&D budget. PAPTEX: factory-direct supply chain. No distributor margin. Same PET monofilament grade (ISO 9001 certified). Custom-manufactured per order — no stock fabric compromise on dimensions. Direct engineer communication from inquiry to delivery.
- AstenJohnson
AstenJohnson: vertically integrated monofilament production. PAPTEX: sources virgin PET monofilament from certified suppliers. Caliper tolerance ± 0.05 mm vs industry typical ± 0.10 mm. Delivery 15–25 days vs 30–45 day industry average. Single-piece orders accepted.
- Heimbach
Heimbach: German engineering, strong European service network. PAPTEX: equivalent ISO 9001 quality system. PTFE coating applied in-house during manufacturing — no post-treatment required. 6-language technical support. 120,000 m² factory with TEXO (Sweden) and JAGER (Germany) production lines.
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Compare All ModelsTechnical Documents
Engineering datasheets, CAD drawings, and installation guides
Polyester Dryer Fabric — Flat Yarn Datasheet
Complete technical specifications: air permeability profiles, tensile strength curves, caliper chart, seam configuration diagrams. 12 pages.
Dryer Fabric Installation & Maintenance Guide
Handling, storage, seaming procedure, tensioning sequence, break-in protocol, cleaning recommendations, and wear inspection criteria. 16 pages.
Machine Parameter Submission Form
Template for submitting your paper machine specifications. Fields: machine brand, model, width, speed, paper grade, GSM range, current fabric specs, steam pressure, dryer section layout.
PAPTEX Polyester Dryer Fabric Flat Yarn Series — Technical Datasheet
Complete technical specifications: air permeability profiles, tensile strength, caliper tolerance, seam configurations, coating options. For procurement engineer technical evaluation.
PAPTEX Polyester Dryer Fabric — Installation & Maintenance Guide
Complete installation procedure, required tools, tensioning sequence, break-in protocol, preventive maintenance schedule, and troubleshooting guide. For mill maintenance teams.
PAPTEX Dryer Fabric — Machine Parameter Submission Form
Submit your paper machine specifications to receive a customized dryer fabric recommendation. After submission, a PAPTEX application engineer responds within 24 hours with a technical recommendation including CFM calculation, seam selection, and competitive quotation.
Procurement Questions
Answers to common questions buyers ask before making a decision
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Send us your paper machine parameters. Our application engineer will respond within 24 hours with a dryer fabric recommendation specific to your machine: CFM calculation, seam selection, material specification, and competitive quotation.