Abstract: The invention relates to a tissue paper making machine designed for possible rebuild from one concept to another. The machine comprises a forming section (2) and a Yankee drying cylinder (3) mounted to be rotatable about a first axis of rotation (A1). The forming section has a forming roll mounted for rotation about a second axis of rotation (A2) which is parallel to the first axis of rotation (A1). The forming section (2) has a head box (5) and a first and a second forming fabric (6,7). The head box (5) is arranged to inject stock into a gap (8) between the first forming fabric (6) and the second forming fabric (7). The first forming fabric (6) is a felt that forms a loop and is arranged to carry a newly formed fibrous web (W) from the forming section (2) to the Yankee drying cylinder (3). The tissue paper making machine (1) comprises a press roll (9) arranged inside the loop of the first forming fabric (6) and forming a nip (N) against the Yankee drying cylinder (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a drying section and comprises one or more through air drying cylinders 3, 5 and a permeable fabric 9 that runs in a loop and wraps part of the circumference of each through air drying cylinder. The loop of the fabric 9 is divided in a web-carrying part 10 and a conditioning part 11. The web-carrying part extends from a receiving point 12 to a transfer point 15 where a fibrous web is transferred to a further component. The conditioning part extends from the transfer point 15 to the receiving point 12. The conditioning part has a cleaning section 19 comprising a shower 20 to wash residue from the fabric. A dewatering section 21 is arranged to act on the fabric 9 after the cleaning section and comprises one or several suction dewatering devices 22. An applicator section 23 is arranged in the conditioning part 11 after the dewatering section. The applicator section comprises an applicator 24 for applying release agent on the fabric 9.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drying section and comprises one or more through air drying cylinders 3, 5 and a permeable fabric 9 that runs in a loop and wraps part of the circumference of each through air drying cylinder. The loop of the fabric 9 is divided in a web-carrying part 10 and a conditioning part 11. The web-carrying part extends from a receiving point 12 to a transfer point 15 where a fibrous web is transferred to a further component. The conditioning part extends from the transfer point 15 to the receiving point 12. The conditioning part has a cleaning section 19 comprising a shower 20 to wash residue from the fabric. A dewatering section 21 is arranged to act on the fabric 9 after the cleaning section and comprises one or several suction dewatering devices 22. An applicator section 23 is arranged in the conditioning part 11 after the dewatering section. The applicator section comprises an applicator 24 for applying release agent on the fabric 9.

Abstract: A device for protecting a spraying equipment and surroundings in a paper or board machine, for applying a treatment medium onto a moving surface, comprises a protecting cover forming a single chamber having the spraying equipment located therein and which is open towards the moving surface in connection with an application zone. Two wall elements of the protecting cover extend in the cross-machine direction on either side of the application zone, and define machine-wide gaps with the moving surface. The protecting cover includes a sealing arrangement arranged in connection with the gaps to control and restrict passage of air and contaminants through the gaps; a system for a controlled supply of capture air for capturing contaminants within the space; and an evacuating system for a controlled, continuous evacuation of the capture air with contaminants from the chamber. An associated method of using such a device is also provided.

Abstract: Paper machine for manufacturing a fiber web of paper without through air drying (TAD) or pressing, comprising: a wet end, having a wire section with at least one forming wire, a clothing, being air and water permeable, and a dewatering unit for dewatering the fiber web; and a drying section, comprising a drying surface for the fiber web; and also a transfer roll for transferring the fiber web to the drying section, wherein the fiber web is supported by said clothing from the wire section all the way to and over the transfer roll. The clothing has a three dimensional structure for structuring the fiber web.

Abstract: An effective method is provided for local treatment against localized microbial infection, including abscesses, in skin and soft tissue and elsewhere in mammalian organs. The method employs mammalian IL-17 receptor agonists, which exert several antimicrobial actions, including the stimulation of neutrophil turnover as well as macrophage phagocytosis locally in an infected mammalian organ.

Abstract: A method for the production of a homogeneous, patterned flooring material. The method includes the deposition of thermoplastic particles in predetermined formations onto a sticky layer, so that the latter is covered in its entirety by a patterned first layer of particles in order to constitute a first layer of material. The method also includes the formation of an additional sticky layer, in conjunction with which an additional layer of particles with a pattern corresponding to that of the first layer is formed in order to constitute a further layer of material. These two layers are synchronized so that the patterns coincide in conjunction with the pressing operation and the layers of material form a homogeneously patterned flooring material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stringed musical instrument comprising a hollow body with a top having a first opening or openings, a bottom and sides, one or more strings held in tension over said body, a bridge supporting the strings and positioned on the top adjacent the first opening or openings, a diaphragm resonator provided inside the hollow body and connected to the top below and surrounding the first opening or openings, and at least one second opening. According to the invention the bridge is suspended to the body and connected to the diaphragm resonator such that the vibration of the strings passes through the bridge to the diaphragm resonator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stringed musical instrument comprising a hollow body with a top having a first opening or openings, a bottom and sides, one or more strings held in tension over said body, a bridge supporting the strings and positioned on the top adjacent the first opening or openings, a diaphragm resonator provided inside the hollow body and connected to the top below and surrounding the first opening or openings, and at least one second opening. According to the invention the bridge is suspended to the body and connected to the diaphragm resonator such that the vibration of the strings passes through the bridge to the diaphragm resonator.

Abstract: A device for protecting a spraying equipment (8) and its surroundings in a paper or board machine, for applying a treatment medium onto a moving surface (3), comprises a protecting cover (11) having a space (12), which forms a single chamber in which the spraying equipment is located and which is open towards the moving surface in connection with an application zone, and two wall elements (13, 14) which extend cross to the machine direction on either side of the application zone, and define machine-wide gaps (24; 40 and 25; 26; 41, respectively) between themselves and the moving surface.

Abstract: Paper machine for manufacturing a fibre web of paper without through air drying (TAD) or pressing, comprising: a wet end, having a wire section with at least one forming wire, a clothing, being air and water permeable, and a dewatering unit for dewatering the fibre web; and a drying section, comprising a drying surface for the fibre web; and also a transfer roll for transferring the fibre web to the drying section, wherein the fibre web is supported by said clothing from the wire section all the way to and over the transfer roll. The clothing has a three dimensional structure for structuring the fibre web.

Abstract: A paper machine for manufacturing soft paper comprises a press section with a shoe press nip, through which a substantially impermeable belt and a felt run with the fibrous web enclosed between them, a drying cylinder and a transfer roll forming a nip for transfer of the web to the drying cylinder. According to the invention the belt comprises a carrier with a compressible polymer coating having a hardness of 50 to 97 Shore A, which polymer coating has a web-contacting surface with a degree of roughness in unloaded state of Rz=2-80 microns, measured in accordance with ISO 4287, and a lower degree of roughness of Rz=0-20 microns when the polymer coating is compressed by linear load of 20-220 kN/m on the belt as measured in a non-extended press nip, the belt and the web-carrying felt being arranged to run together not until they enter the press section, the belt running directly to the press section.

Abstract: A paper machine for manufacturing a structured soft paper web are described, which machine has a wet section, a press section, a drying section and a web-carrying clothing running around a suction device close to a smooth impermeable belt in the press section for the creation of a transfer point. In accordance with the invention, structuring means for structuring the web are arranged between the press section and the drying section.

Abstract: A headbox for discharging a jet consisting of one or more stock layers to a forming zone in a former comprising at least one separator vane separating two stock channels in order to keep the stocks on each side of the separator vane separated from each other and having engagement dowels arranged in a row for detachable mounting on a turbulence channel group via an engagement part with a through-running groove to receive the upstream end portion of the separator vane and its engagement dowels to secure the separator vane in machine direction, said groove having two longitudinally extending recesses with support and guide walls facing the free engagement end portions of the engagement dowels.