Abstract: A paper machine press arrangement for receiving a paper web from a forming wire and carrying the web through at least two non-suction press nips and, for example, a dryer section. A first press nip is defined by a first grooved roll and a first controlled crown grooved roll. A second press nip is defined by a relatively large diameter plain press roll and a second grooved roll. In certain embodiments, a third non-suction press nip is included and is defined by the large diameter press roll and a second controlled crown grooved roll. A first felt wraps a suction pickup roll positioned in working relation to the forming wire and picks up the web on the underside of the felt and carries the web through at least two non-suction press nips. The second felt contacts the web prior to the first press nip and supports the web through the first press nip and is then guided downwardly away from the subsequent press nips so that any broke may be dumped without shutting down the machine or accumulating broke.

Abstract: A paper machine arrangement for receiving a paper web from a forming wire and carrying the web through a plurality of press nips. A first felt picks up the web on the undersurface of the felt and carries the web through at least two press nips of a reverse press which includes an intermediate multi-compartment press roll and a first and second outer press roll forming first and second press nips with the intermediate roll. A second felt contacts the web prior to the reverse press and carries the web through the first press nip and the second felt is then guided downwardly away from the second outer press so that any broke can be dumped from the reverse press without shutting down the machine or accumulating the broke.

Abstract: A web pickup and drying apparatus in a papermaking machine for producing a high bulk paper tissue web while carrying the web throughout its travel from pickup off the forming wire through the drying stages on the surface of a fabric, felt or dryer roll. After pickup, the web is first subjected to a thru-air (transpiration) dryer from which it is applied to the surface of a large diameter dryer roll. There is no conventional press section to reduce bulk before the web is dry.