Method For Treating A Fibrous Web Downstream Of Slitting

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for treating a fibrous web downstream of slitting. In the method, the finishing of a fibrous web for providing desired properties is performed by using one or more finishing units, at least one of which comprises a web processing apparatus provided with a metal belt.

1 . A method for treating a fibrous web downstream of slitting, characterized in that the finishing of a fibrous web for providing desired properties is performed in the method by using one or more finishing units, at least one of which comprises a web processing apparatus provided with a metal belt, said metal-belt equipped web processing apparatus used in the method comprising a metal belt calender and/or a metal belt coater and/or a metal belt dryer and/or a dry coater, and that the finishing is performed at a printing site for providing the fibrous web with a desired finish prior to passing it to a printing press. 
   
   
       2 . A method as set forth in  claim 1 , characterized in that the method comprises using a common stock to produce various grades for various applications by varying the running conditions of a metal belt calender. 
   
   
       3 . A method as set forth in  claim 1 , characterized in that the method also comprises treating the fibrous web with a metal belt calender downstream of the printing press for polishing the print. 
   
   
       4 . A method as set forth in any of  claims 1  to  3 , characterized in that said one or more finishing units are disposed on-line with respect to the printing press. 
   
   
       5 . A method as set forth in any of  claims 1  to  3 , characterized in that said one or more finishing units are disposed off-line with respect to the printing press.