Abstract: A method of sealing the pressure chamber of a shoeless press comprising a roll and a concave counterpart provided with a nip pressure chamber and with a press belt by proportioning the edge radius of the pressure chamber and the radius of the path of the belt to the pressures acting under the belt. A pressure is generated under the press belt, outside the press chamber, with the aid of oil or gas, and a suitable lubrication leak is allowed from the pressure chamber by adjusting the pressure in the right proportion to the chamber pressure. The invention also includes an apparatus for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A press for the dewatering of a fiber web, comprising a roll, a counterpart and and an endless press belt adapted to glide around the counterpart. Into the concave press zone region of the counterpart, a flexible press plate is adapted, anchored to the counterpart at the leading edge of the counterpart, relative to web motion. Beneath the press plate, hydrostatic pressure chambers are provided, separated from each other by means of flexible pressure lines. By individually controlling the pressures of the chambers, the leads and optionally the press plate edges, a desired pressure profile is obtained across the extended pressure zone.

Abstract: The invention concerns a dewatering band press. The wires (2) in the press are wider than the rolls (1), and in view of sealing the edge of the pulp web (3), two rails (4) are placed outside the ends of the rolls, the wires running between the said rails, and a sealing beam (5) is placed between the rails and the wires. The solution is durable and reliable, because it has no readily worn abrading parts.