Abstract: A method and a device (1) to treat a paper web (12) by using air, which flows around and cools the infrared lamps (4), to impinge against the paper web and thereafter be removed. A glass plate (9), supported by a pair of glass holders (8), is used to shield the paper web from the infrared lamps. In order to improve the total efficiency and, in particularly, to achieve even and efficient drying of the paper web by using less energy, the cooling air outlets adjacent the glass holders are designed as adjustable width nozzles (19) to direct the heated air against the paper web. The nozzles extend across the entire width of the paper web and the cooling air is ejected from the nozzles at high speed thereby forming an air knife to tear apart the boundary layer of humid air which follows the paper web and subjects the paper web to a more intense heat treatment.

Abstract: Apparatus (1) for treatment of a continuous paper web (18) in a paper machine by means of infra-red radiation, comprising, in a parallel relation to the paper web, infra-red heaters (17) and protection panes. The protection panes (12) are arranged by way of a series of separate panes overlapping each other and forming ventilation gaps (27), which are directed substantially in parallel relation to the web in the same direction or in two opposite directions.

Abstract: An infra-red radiator comprises a ventilated body structure (10) having a cross-web (12), a central leg (14), two side legs (16) and two intermediate support legs (18). Stretched between the legs (14, 16) are two reflectors (24) made of a flexible metal foil material and located in front of IR-lamps (26). Located between reflectors and body structure are ventilating hollows or cavities (36, 38) and channels (40, 57), for cooling or ventilation air, are incorporated in the legs. Inlet channels (40) have upper openings (44) which project cooling air flow along with the rearwardly located surface of the reflector (24), and lower openings (46) which project cooling air flow (52) along the reflector surface located between the reflector (24) and lamp (26).