Abstract: Provision of a pneumatic tire with further enhanced low noise performance during running. Plural land portion rows are formed in a tread section (16) by forming circumferential direction main groove(s) extending along the tire circumferential direction. A fine-grooved-and-siped rib (34) configuring one of the land portion rows is configured with a fine groove (36) extending along the tire circumferential direction, a projecting sipe (38) projecting out from the fine groove (36) towards the side of a tire equatorial plane (CL) and open to a circumferential direction main groove (22E); and a plain rib portion (40) adjacent to the fine groove (36) on the vehicle mounting outside (SE), the plain rib portion (40) configured with a circular shaped peripheral face across the entire face on a ground contact side.

Abstract: A sipe extending in a tire width direction is provided in a land part (block) of a tread shoulder region, and the sipe is configured to include a first sipe part, a second sipe part having a groove width larger than the first sipe part and a third sipe part larger than the second sipe part. The first sipe part is formed over the whole of a sipe length direction in an opening side region of the sipe and the whole of a sipe depth direction in an inner region on the side of a tire equator; the third sipe part is formed in an outer region on the side of a tread ground contact end in a sipe bottom part region; and the second sipe part is formed in a region between the first sipe part and the third sipe part.

Abstract: Tread band for a tire comprising a plurality of elements in relief, each element in relief having a contact face and lateral faces, at least some of these elements in relief having at least one incision opening onto two of the said lateral faces, this incision being delimited by a first face and a second face, these first and second faces each comprising projections, each projection of the first face being arranged on the said face so that it can collaborate through contact with a first projection and a second projection on the second face opposite, the said first and second projections of the second face being situated one on each side of the projection of the first face in opposite directions D1 and D2, the pre-contact distance e1 separating one projection of the first face from the first projection of the second face being different from the pre-contact distance e2 separating the projection of the first face from the second projection of the second face, these distances being measured in directions paralle

Abstract: This skew-symmetric non-pneumatic tire focuses on the mechanical aspects of the design of the design to solve problems associated with the ride comfort, durability and assembly of a non-pneumatic tire. The tire has a generally cylindrical hub surrounding the axis of rotation and a generally cylindrical outer surface sharing the common axis of rotation; a pair of disk-like side wall members comprising non-buckling webs extending between and mating with their respective hub and outer cylindrical surface; said pair of side wall members have webs sharing a common configuration resulting in an assembly with a skew-symmetric structure with respect to the loading direction; and a tread-band circumscribing the cylindrical outer surfaces of the side walls.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire with a surface fastener having engagement elements that are prevented from being crushed during curing, and a method of producing such a pneumatic tire. Uncured rubber is filled between the engagement elements of the surface fastener to form a protective rubber layer in which the engagement elements are buried. Then, the surface fastener having the protective rubber layer is placed on an uncured tire so that the surface opposite the surface having the engagement elements is in intimate contact with the inner surface of the tire, and after that the uncured tire having the surface fastener is cured by a curing machine equipped with a bladder.

Abstract: Provided is a pneumatic tire which is improved in a rolling resistance and a ride comfort in normal running without damaging a run flat durability. It is a pneumatic tire provided with a bead core, a carcass layer, a tread rubber layer, an inner liner, a side reinforcing layer and a bead filler, characterized by using a rubber composition (a) which contains (A) a rubber component and (B) a filler and which has a dynamic storage modulus (E?) of 10 MPa or less at a dynamic strain of 1% and 25° C. and a ? value of 5.0 or less in a loss tangent tan ? at 28 to 150° C. in the physical properties of the vulcanized rubber.

Abstract: A steel cord (10) adapted for the reinforcement of rubber products, the steel cord comprises a core (12) and a layer of filaments (14) with round cross-sections twisted around the core (12). The core (12) comprises a flat wire at a waveform, which lies in the plane of the flat wire. The wire is obtainable by first crimping a round wire and thereafter flattening the crimped wire. The filaments of the layer do not substantially contact each other to make spaces between each other to insure adequate rubber penetration into the cords. The steel cord has improvements on elongation at break.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire for a passenger car includes a belt layer and a belt cover layer formed by winding a steel cord member in the tire circumference direction on the outer peripheral side of the belt layer. The steel cord member has a structure in which element wires made of steel and having a diameter smaller than 0.18 mm are twisted together to form each strand and the strands are twisted together in the same direction as the direction of twisting of the element wires. The twist pitch on each of the strands is smaller than the twist pitch on the steel cord member, the twist pitch on the strand is 1.0 mm to 2.1 mm, and the twist pitch on the steel cord member is 2.0 mm to 5.25 mm.

Abstract: The design and method for no sew fabric quilting is described that produces quilt like pictures for home decor or other uses. A pliable or foam like material serves as the quilting medium to which fabric is attached by tucking the fabric into cut pattern grooves. A thin rigid base provides support to the quilt picture. An adhesive coating with a paper carrier is part of the cut pattern medium and provides added support to the cut grooves in holding fabric in place. The paper carrier, when peeled off the adhesive also serves as a pattern piece to cut the fabric. Fabric is placed on the adhesive and edges tucked into pattern grooves using a narrow scalpel like tool. A thin foam sheet attached to the base backside finishes the item and is then ready to be hung after adding a wall hanger.

Abstract: A connection method for interconnecting end portions of a thermoplastic resin long body in which conductive unstretchable members are embedded within the thermoplastic resin along a longitudinal direction, wherein the unstretchable members in each of specific sections in the both end portions of the thermoplastic resin long body are heated using an induction heating portion so that the thermoplastic resin coating the unstretchable members is removed by melting for the unstretchable members to be exposed, after which the both end portions are interconnected while they are held in a state where the unstretchable members being exposed in the respective end portions are butt-connected to each other.

Abstract: A member for a push button switch that has a small thickness, high durability, and excellent click feeling and can be manufactured at low cost. The member for the push button switch includes one or more key tops, a metal sheet including at least holes that correspond to positions of the key tops, and an elastic sheet that is provided on the metal sheet so as to be positioned on the same side as or opposite side to the key tops. The elastic sheet is fitted into the holes and comes in contact with the key tops at positions of the holes. The elastic sheet includes a urethane film or polycarbonate, and a silicone rubber, which are laminated in a thickness direction of the metal sheet.

Abstract: A method for attaching a handler to a wafer, the wafer comprising an integrated circuit (IC), includes forming a layer of an adhesive on the wafer, the adhesive comprising a polyimide-based polymer configured to withstand processing at a temperature of over about 280° C.; and adhering a handler to the wafer using the layer of adhesive. A system for attaching a handler to a wafer, the wafer comprising IC, includes a layer of an adhesive located on the wafer, the adhesive comprising a polyimide-based polymer configured to withstand processing at a temperature of over about 280° C.; and a handler adhered to the wafer using the layer of adhesive.

Abstract: A plant and a process for building green tyres for vehicle wheels.

Abstract: A method includes forming an elongated member having a tubular shape. The elongated member includes a sidewall that defines a lumen. A spiral-shaped opening is formed in the sidewall such that the elongated member is configured to move between a retracted configuration and an expanded configuration along a longitudinal axis of the lumen. In some embodiments, the method further includes forming a distal retention structure. The distal retention structure can be disposed at a distal end of the elongated member and can define a lumen in fluid communication with the lumen defined by the sidewall of the elongated member.

Abstract: According to a method for the production of composite hollow articles, such as in particular tubular composite hollow articles, a braided fabric, a woven fabric or a laid fabric (5) is applied to an elongate supporting core (1) which consists essentially of an elastomer material or an at least partially plastic or flexible material. The braided fabric, woven fabric or laid fabric is then strengthened by means of a binder, whereupon the supporting core is removed once the binder has cured.

Abstract: A method for releasing a handler from a wafer, the wafer comprising an integrated circuit (IC) includes attaching the handler to the wafer using an adhesive comprising a polymer; performing edge processing to remove an excess portion of the adhesive from an edge of the handler and wafer; ablating the adhesive through the handler using a laser, wherein a wavelength of the laser is selected based on the transparency of the handler material; and separating the handler from the wafer. A system for releasing a handler from a wafer, the wafer comprising an IC includes a handler attached to a wafer using an adhesive comprising a polymer; an edge processing module, the edge processing module configured to remove an excess portion of the adhesive from the edge of the handler and wafer; and a laser, the laser configured to ablate the adhesive through the handler.

Abstract: A splicing device (13) and a method for the transport and feeding of plastic film (8) to a processing station. In this processing station the articles are wrapped in the plastic film (8) and the film (8) can subsequently be shrunk. This device includes a supply of film rolls with at least three separate film rolls (1 to 6) that are subsequently fed to a conveyor. The device furthermore includes a fixation device (20, 24, 26) arranged between the conveyor and the film rolls (1 to 6). The fixation device (20, 24, 26) fixes and joins the beginnings of film of new full film rolls (2 to 6) to the sheet of film currently fed into the processing device.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed wiring board (10) includes the steps of: forming a core including carbon fiber reinforced plastic having a primary through hole (3a); forming a first adhesive member (4a) on a lower surface of the core to cover the primary through hole (3a); charging an insulating member into the primary through hole (3a); forming a second adhesive member (4b) on an upper surface of the core; forming a third adhesive member (6a) below the first adhesive member (4a); forming a fourth adhesive member (6b) on the second adhesive member (4b); and forming interconnections on the core.

Abstract: A system and method for forming an extruded jacket over an elongated object is provided. The system includes a quantity of heated jacketing material and at least one die having an entry side and an exit side, the entry side proximate to the quantity of heated jacketing material, wherein the quantity of heated jacketing material is extruded through the at least one die. A heating device is located proximate to the exit side of the at least one die, wherein the heating device positioned to maintain the extruded quantity of heated jacketing material in a heated state. A wrapping device is positioned to rotate the elongated object, wherein the extruded quantity of heated jacketing material is wrapped around at least a portion of the elongated object.

Abstract: Rollers faced with silicone and having no build lines are produced by wrapping pigment/filler-containing addition-curable silicone rubber strips around a roller substrate followed by curing to an integral silicone layer, wherein build lines are prevented by selecting the strips such that physical properties at the edge regions of the strip due to orientation of pigment/filler particles is minimized.

Abstract: A system and method for fabricating reinforced tubular. In some embodiments, the fabrication system includes a plurality of iso-containers positioned at a site where a reinforced tubular is to be installed and equipment disposed within each of the plurality of iso-containers, the equipment operable to produce the reinforced tubular. The equipment includes a caterpullar operable to receive a tubular and push the tubular through the equipment downstream of the caterpullar and a winder operable to wrap the tubular with a reinforcing material to produce the reinforced tubular.

Abstract: In order to facilitate the assembly of a tire component like an Off the Road tire shoulder wedge, it is proposed to extrude this component with a high tack compound coating at its periphery by using a dual extruder which otherwise can extrude the tire component with a first high tack compound coating on one side, combined with an assembly for the extruder comprising a splice bar, a holder and a die which are designed to provide a channel deriving and guiding a portion of the high tack compound of the extruder to the stream of compounds before extrusion through the die, on a side opposite to the first coating, thereby providing a coating at almost the whole periphery of the component.

Abstract: A method for releasing a handler from a wafer, the wafer comprising an integrated circuit (IC), includes attaching the handler to the wafer using an adhesive comprising a thermoset polymer, the handler comprising a material that is transparent in a wavelength range of about 193 nanometers (nm) to about 400 nm; ablating the adhesive through the handler using a laser, wherein a wavelength of the laser is selected based on the transparency of the handler material; and separating the handler from the wafer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a color electrophoretic display device includes the following steps. First, a substrate having a displaying region and a circuit region around the displaying region is provided. Next, a driving array is formed in the displaying region. Subsequently, an electrophoretic display layer is formed on the driving array. Afterwards, a thermal transfer process is performed so that a color filter layer is formed on the electrophoretic display layer. The method can increase the production eligibility rate of the color electrophoretic display device, thereby improving the display quality of the color electrophoretic display device.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing an adhesive layer from a wafer surface includes a chuck, a contact roller, a pick-up roller and a detaping tape. The chuck is configured to support and hold a wafer that comprises an adhesive layer on its top surface. The contact roller comprises an elongated cylindrical body extending along a first axis passing through its center and is configured to rotate around the first axis and to move linearly along a direction perpendicular to the first axis over the chuck and the supported wafer. The pick-up roller comprises an elongated cylindrical body extending along a second axis passing through its center and is configured to rotate around the second axis. The second axis is parallel to the first axis and the pick-up roller is arranged at a first distance from the contact roller. The detaping tape rolls around the contact roller and the pick-up roller, and as it rolls it attaches to the adhesive layer, and then is removed together with the adhesive layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for improving the fireproofing performance of vehicle body, including: assuming a combustion position and hazards and defining a combustion damage area of vehicle body model according to 3D model and strength weak area of the vehicle body; calculating deflection of vehicle at a predefined high-temperature load charged onto the combustion damage area by using strength finite element; and judging whether the space between a suspension member under the vehicle and track surface can meet the requirement of travelling capacity under a safe speed after the vehicle is deflected according to the deflection of vehicle or not; if not, performing a fireproofing treatment to the combustion damage area of vehicle body.

Abstract: A laminated glass forming machine comprises an electro-thermal elements (1), a drawer-type multilayer structure with independent working components, a vacuum pump (3), a main vacuum chamber (4), a door sealing adhesive strip (6), a fan unit (7) and an electronic measuring and controlling device. Each layer structure of the drawer-type multilayer structure with independent working components comprises a laminated glass vacuum bag (2); and the electro-thermal elements (1) and the drawer-type multilayer structure with independent working components are arranged in the main vacuum chamber (4). A method for producing laminated glass is provided in which the above mentioned laminated glass forming machine is used.

Abstract: Provided is a complex of hydrogen peroxide and at least one compound represented by Formula I: wherein X is: —C(R3)3, —C?C(R3), —O(R3), —N(R3)2, or —S(R3); and R1, R2, and R3 are each independently selected from H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, aryl, heteroaryl heteroarylalkyl, heterocyclyl, and cycloalkyl, or R2 and an R3 are optionally taken together to form an alicyclic ring. Also provided are anaerobic cure systems and curable compositions employing the complexes described herein.

Abstract: There is provided a plasma processing apparatus capable of easily exhausting a processing gas introduced in a space above a vertically movable upper electrode. The plasma processing apparatus includes a vertically movable upper electrode 120 installed at a ceiling wall 105 of a processing chamber 102 so as to face a lower electrode 111 and having a multiple number of discharge holes 123 for introducing the processing gas; a shield sidewall 310 configured to surround the electrodes and a processing space between the electrodes; an inner gas exhaust path 330 formed at the inside of the shield sidewall and configured to exhaust the atmosphere in the processing space; and an outer gas exhaust path 138 installed at the outside of the shield sidewall and configured to exhaust the processing gas introduced into a space between the upper electrode and the ceiling wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand welder (1) for welding plastic workpieces by melting a plastic welding filler, comprising a feed device (4) for feeding the welding filler into a melting device (5) for melting the welding filler and to which a welding head (7) with an outlet (58) for the molten welding filler is attached on the outlet side, which is characterised in that the melting device (5) has at least two melting units (24, 25) disposed next to one another, and every melting unit (24, 25) has its own passage channel (38, 39) for the welding filler, the passage channels (38, 39) opening out into a mixing head (6) for mixing the molten welding fillers passing out of the passage channels (38, 39).

Abstract: An object (4) to be taped in carbon fiber has a first taping strip (1), beside which a second taping strip (2) is arranged, leaving between both of them a separation between strips (3), having an automatic taping machine (5). One light generator block (7) produces a light mark (6) that is applied to the separation (3) area; an image capture block (8) captures the light mark (6), being analyzed by a processing and control block (10). If the separation measure (ML, MR) between strips (3) is within an accepted tolerance range (T), then the taping method continues without change. But if the value of the measure (ML, MR) is far greater than the tolerance (T) allowed, or it is far less than the tolerance (T) allowed, then signals (SR, SL) are generated and sent to the position control (10) to correct the position to the right or to the left, until obtaining a new measure (ML, MR) value that meets the allowed tolerance (T).

Abstract: The invention generally relates to an automatic taper for drywall. More specifically, the invention relates to a manner for accessing the interior of the business end of the automatic taper for drywall. The taper may have an easily removable cover plate which may allow a user to obtain easy access to the interior of the nozzle of the taper. A user may gain access to the interior of the nozzle by flipping a rotating securing bar upward and then removing the removable cover plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for manufacturing an absorbent sheet comprising at least two plies of cellulose wadding, consisting in combining said plies under pressure by passing between two steel cylindrical components, the first being smooth on the outside and the second being equipped with raised components on the outside and the hardness of the first cylindrical component being lower than that of the second cylindrical component. According to the invention, the first cylindrical component has a treated hardened surface layer and a deformable underlayer; the second cylindrical component has a hardened outer surface, and the sheet, when it passes between the two cylindrical components is compressed at a specific pressure between 40 and 250 N/mm2. Another subject of the invention is an assembly of steel cylindrical components intended for the manufacture of multiply absorbent sheets.

Abstract: A labeling applicator having a suction plate (21) including a pair of divided bodies (21b, 21c) movable relatively to two positions, i.e., a contact position (S) where the opposing end faces facing each other move toward contact while sucking a first surface side of a label (L) to which an RFID tag is attached and a separated position (V) where the opposing end faces are separated from each other, wherein a portion (2) of the label (L) is folded in a peak by the end faces of the divided bodies (21b, 21c) facing each other as a divided body (21c) moves, thus forming a folded portion (M) having a bend or curved position (7) on the proximal end, before labeling an article (W). A non-abutting portion (20) is provided by cutting the edge of each split body (21b, 21c) corresponding to the bend (7) on the proximal end of the folded portion (M) such that the end faces of the divided bodies (21b, 21c) do not abut when the end faces move toward contact.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a taping tool for dispensing tape and mastic over gaps, seams, and/or joints between wallboard members that includes improved creaser wheel operation. The taping tool comprises an elongate body having first and second ends, and a creaser wheel pivotally mounted near the second end thereof for creasing dispensed tape. The creaser wheel is pivotable into a plurality of positions between a first position farthest away from the elongate body's first end and a second position nearest the elongate body's first end. The taping tool also includes an actuator for receiving user input indicative of a position of the creaser wheel desired by a user. In the absence of user input, the creaser wheel is configured to reside substantially in the first position. The creaser wheel is configured to pivot from the first position toward the second position in response to the receipt of user input.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a taping tool for taping gaps, seams, and/or joints between wallboard members that includes a swivel joint. The taping tool has a first portion for receiving a flow of mastic, and a second portion for receiving the flow of mastic and for dispensing tape and mastic. The first and second portions define fluid communication paths therein for the flow of mastic therethrough. The taping tool also has a swivel joint intermediate the first and second portions that defines a fluid communication path therein allowing mastic to flow from the taping tool's first portion, through the swivel joint, and into the taping tool's second portion. The swivel joint also allows the taping tool's first portion to rotate relative to the taping tool's second portion through an angle of 360 degrees about the taping tool's longitudinal axis, while mastic is flowing through the taping tool.

Abstract: In a chip pick-up process after dicing in an assembly process during manufacture of a semiconductor integrated circuit device it is an important subject to diminish a pick-up defect caused by the reduction in thickness of each chip which is proceeding in quick tempo. Particularly, bending of the chip peripheral portion caused by a peeling operation is very likely to induce cracking and chipping of the chip. In the present invention, to solve these problems, in case of peeling a chip from a dicing tape (adhesive tape) or the like while vacuum-chucking the chip by a chucking collet, the flow rate of a vacuum chucking system in the chucking collet is monitored to check a bent state of the chip before complete separation of the first chip from the adhesive tape.

Abstract: A tire changing apparatus to remove a tire from a wheel may include a substantially vertical stand for supporting a wheel balancing assembly and the vertical stand supporting a rim locker assembly which is operated by a arm. The rim locker assembly may include an adjustable arm extending device to adjust to different size rims, and the arm extending device may include a base member. The base member may include a spiral slot, and the base member may be driven by a drive gear. The drive gear may be driven by a opposing drive gear, and the opposing drive gear may be connected to a rotating arm.

Abstract: A control device for folding/unfolding a window shade includes a casing rotatably receiving first and second driving wheels around which a pull cord and a tying cord are wound. The first driving wheel includes a first gear and a pressing member. The second driving wheel includes a second gear and an auxiliary gear. A clutch unit is located between the first and second driving wheels and includes a first end releasably engaged with the auxiliary gear on the second driving wheel and a second end abutting the pressing member. A transmission gear is slideably received in the casing. The pull cord is pullable to a desired extent to control the transmission gear to mesh with the first gear or both of the first and second gears, achieving folding or unfolding of the window shade.

Abstract: A single-track stacking panel covering for an architectural opening has a headrail for mounting the covering above and in front of the opening, such as a window or door. The headrail has a single track. Suspended from the headrail and translatable therealong are panels oriented at a small angle relative to the headrail. When the covering is open, the panels form an overlappingly stacked array at one end of the headrail.

Abstract: An overhead door assembly configured to be coupled to a rear end of a storage container, such as a truck trailer, includes a guide track system and a door assembly. The guide track system is coupled to one of the sidewalls of the storage container and includes a first guide track and a second guide track. The door assembly includes a door and plurality of rollers coupled to the door and extending outwardly from a lateral edge of the door. Each of the plurality of rollers is configured to be received within one of the first and second guide tracks.

Abstract: A trough shade system and method of use provide improved support for a roller tube and shade material. The roller tube and wound shade material are located within a support cradle to minimize unwanted deflection by the roller tube and associated wrinkling and deformation of the shade material. Various mechanisms allow the roller tube a limited range of movement within the support cradle. The system is suitable for shading larger areas than other shading systems which rely on roller tubes with fixed supports at the ends.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for covering a surface comprising a drum mounted to rotate and able to wind up or unwind a cover.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel pulp composition for paper or solid board production comprising an oxidized recovered paper pulp and/or an oxidized mechanical pulp into which from 1 to 500 mmol of carboxyl groups per kg and from 1 to 200 mmol of aldehyde groups per kg have been introduced by oxidation. The invention also relates to paper and solid board based on such a pulp composition and also to a process for producing such paper or solid board. The invention also relates to the use of oxidized recovered paper pulp and/or oxidized mechanical pulp for improving the retention and drainage properties of a pulp suitable for producing paper or solid board. The invention further relates to the use of oxidized recovered paper pulp and/or oxidized mechanical pulp for improving, i.e., increasing, the dry strength of paper and solid board.

Abstract: According to one aspect, the invention relates to a method for producing a watermark element (10) for forming a shadow watermark image in a substrate by means of dewatering of a fibrous suspension, wherein the watermark element (10) comprises a body with a relief side (12) having a relief (14) and a dewatering side (16) positioned opposite the relief side, perforations (18) being provided at least in the relief (14), a perforation (18) comprising a channel (20) with a channel inlet (21) at the relief side (12) and a channel outlet (22) at the dewatering side (16), which method includes the steps of forming perforations in a body in a mechanical manner and introducing a relief in the intended relief side, the perforations (18) being formed in such a way that the dewatering capacity, expressed as the open surface area of the channel inlet(s) per unit of surface area of the relief, is dependent on the height (h) of the channel inlet (21) with respect to the dewatering side (16), it being the case that the higher

Abstract: The invention concerns a paper for smoking article, in particular for a cigarette, comprising areas treated with a coating formulation adapted to reduce the ignition propensity of said treated areas which comprises nanoparticles of cellulose having a median dimension (d50) equal to or less than five micrometres.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to dispersible wet wipes. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a dispersible wet wipe constructed of a wipe substrate containing a tissue web consisting of cellulose fibers and a binder composition for binding said binder composition to said tissue web. The tissue web contains cellulose fibers that have a fiber length of 3 mm or less. The construction of the dispersible wipes may allow for a pass through percentage value calculates via a dispersibility shake flask test of at least about 70 percent for increased dispersibility. More desirably, the single-ply dispersible wet wipes may have a pass through percentage value of at least about 95 percent.

Abstract: Alignment is a critical component for modeling a cross-directional (CD) papermaking process. It specifies the spatial relationship between individual CD actuators to paper quality measurements. Misalignment can occur unexpectedly due to sheet wander or CD shrinkage variation. In certain applications and circumstances, a misalignment of one third (?) actuator zone width can result in significant paper quality degradation. Detecting a misalignment and identifying CD alignment in closed loop are highly demanded in paper mills but these are nontrivial problems. A technique for maintaining proper CD alignment in sheetmaking systems entails monitoring the alignment online, triggering closed loop identification if misalignment is detected, and then deploying the new alignment. No personnel intervention is required.

Abstract: A method of producing a tissue paper web in a papermaking machine including the steps of forming the web on a skin, selecting a quality of the web, bypassing a dewatering apparatus, passing the skin and web through a nip and conveying the web to a drying cylinder from the skin. The web is formed in a forming section of the machine from a pulp suspension on the skin. In the selecting step a quality of the web is selected thereby defining a quality selection of absorbency or tear resistance. The bypassing step includes bypassing the dewatering apparatus with the web and selecting a type of the skin dependent upon the quality selection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a headbox for a machine for producing a fibrous web, in particular a paper or cardboard web, from at least one fibrous stock suspension, having a feed apparatus which feeds the at least one fibrous stock suspension, having a distributor-pipe perforated plate which is adjacent downstream and has a multiplicity of channels which are arranged in rows and in columns, having an intermediate channel which lies downstream of the latter, extends over the width of the headbox and has a plurality of means which are spaced apart from one another in the width direction of the headbox for the preferably regulatable/controllable metering of a fluid in fluid part streams into the at least one fibrous stock suspension.