Wire mesh applications:Through dryers

A through dryer is built to dry various types of materials within a production line, however the focus lies on paper within this paragraph.

A Through dryer is usually a big installation with a number of rolls and hood dryers all in one production line-up. The picture below shows the composition of a typical through dryer. Paper is pulled by various rolls through the whole installation. The hood dryer causes a continuous flow of air on the through dryer roll and through the paper passing within this installation. The wire mesh is attached on the roll to provide stability for the paper and optimal vent possibilities as wire mesh is a porous material. This is necessary to get rid of humidity and to dry the paper for further processing.