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Xerium gets patent for EnerVent venting technology

02 Feb '17
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Courtesy: Xerium Technologies
Courtesy: Xerium Technologies

Xerium Technologies, a leading producer of fabrics and roll covers used in the production of nonwovens and more, has announced that the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent number 9,488,217 for its EnerVent roll cover venting technology. EnerVent’s unique technology is proven to reduce energy consumption and improve drying rates.

The technology also helps increase production output for machines producing tissue, paperboard and packaging and graphical papers.

EnerVent is engineered with wider grooves and shallower depths creating greater groove wall stability and void volume longevity. EnerVent covers remain effective under load, with softer covers, and throughout the cover life, creating optimal running conditions. Additionally, this technology is available in rubber and polyurethane covers, supplied only by Xerium.

“Conventional roll cover venting products feature narrow grooves that are inherently ineffective and become even more ineffective with age, with softer cover materials, or under higher loads. This inherent narrowing causes the bottom portion of the void volume to be unavailable thereby preventing the grooves to remove water effectively. This tendency increases in softer roll covers, and cover swelling can accelerate the effect leading to significant efficiency loss in water removal,” said Bill Butterfield, EVP and CTO of Xerium.

“Obtaining this latest patent represents our ongoing strategic focus of being the technology leader in our markets and creating documented value for our customers. EnerVent technology is creating benefits approaching, or in excess of, $1 million dollars in energy savings and production gains for several customers,” added Butterfield. (KD)

Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India

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