Abstract: Process and decker for bringing together a first aqueous pulp suspension layer with at least one additional suspension layer. The process includes moving the first pulp suspension layer and the at least one additional suspension layer on moving layer supports, and guiding sides of the first pulp suspension layer and the at least one additional suspension layer that are adapted to contact each other on guiding surfaces that are one of stationary and limitedly moving. The guide surfaces include contoured surfaces arranged to run substantially parallel to the layer supports. The process further includes applying the at least one additional suspension layer onto the first pulp suspension layer at a wedge-shaped gap, and draining the first pulp suspension layer and the at least one additional suspension layer. The decker includes at least one rotating cylinder, and an endless wire guided around at least a portion of an outer circumference of the at least one rotating cylinder.

Abstract: The end portions of a rotary shell forming part of a calendar roll can be heated or cooled by a suitable (gaseous or hydraulic) fluid which is admitted into axially parallel first channels of the shell. Such channels can extend from end face to end face of the shell or only in the region of one end face each. The first channels receive the fluid from second channels which extend radially inwardly to the internal surface of the shell, and spent fluid is admitted into third channels which extend from the respective first channels to the internal surface of the shell. The first channels accommodate axially adjustable throttles which are used to regulate the rate of fluid flow in the shell and to thus regulate the temperature of the respective end portions of the shell.

Abstract: A dewatering apparatus is disclosed containing a pre-dewatering funnel possessing pervious walls over which there are guided two wires. Arranged after the pre-dewatering funnel are two dewatering cylinders over which both of the wires are guided along a substantially S-shaped path of travel. A press roll is arranged after the last dewatering cylinder, this press roll coacting with further press rolls.

Abstract: A dewatering roll or cylinder of a wire press possesses radial support walls upon which there is supported a roll shell or jacket. The roll shell possesses gaps or spaces piercingly extending through the roll shell. The support walls are provided with outflow openings for the expressed liquid.