Machine For The Production Of A Finished Non-Woven

Abstract

A machine for the production of a nonwoven, comprises a spun-bond tower and a conveyor, a consolidation device, a vacuum for expressing the moisture from the web, and an applicator for applying a product to the web downstream of the vacuum are provided.

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         6 . A machine for the continuous production of a nonwoven, comprising a spun-bond tower depositing filaments as a web onto a conveyor and a device for consolidating the web, by water jets, characterized by a moisture-expressing means downstream, in the direction in which the web moves, of the consolidation device and by an applicator for applying a product to the web downstream of the expressing means.  
     
     
         7 . A machine according to  claim 6 , wherein the expressing means comprises a vacuum device for subjecting the web to a suction effect.  
     
     
         8 . A machine according to  claim 7 , wherein said vacuum device provides a vacuum of between about 40 millibar and about 700 millibar.  
     
     
         9 . A machine according to  claim 6 , wherein the expressing means comprises a device for drying the web downstream of the product applicator.  
     
     
         10 . A machine according to  claim 6 , wherein the product applicator is a foam applicator or a lick-roll applicator.  
     
     
         11 . A machine according to  claim 6 , wherein the applicator is a device for applying longitudinal bands.