Forming Fabric
Forming fabrics (also known as forming wire) for paper machines and nonwoven forming machines. 1-layer, 1.5-layer, 2-layer and 3-layer constructions with anti-hydrolysis monofilament.
Our forming fabrics keep paper machines, belt conveyors and nonwoven fabric forming machines running at full speed.
Three forming routes, one weaving platform
Graphite and thermal-sheet forming, paper machine forming (the PMC flagship) and nonwoven web formation — all three run on the same anti-hydrolysis monofilament platform. The quick specs above and the FAQ below cover how we specify each route.
- Graphite sheet / graphite film / graphene film forming lines
- Paper machines — forming section (PMC)
- Nonwoven forming — spunlaid, airlaid, wetlaid, spunlace
| Model | Warp yarn (mm) | Weft yarn (mm) | Warp/Weft dens. (/cm) | Weave | Air perm. (CFM) | Thickness (mm) | Weight (g/m²) | Tensile (N/cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 611 | PET 0.8 × 0.42 red | PET 0.8 white | 11 / 5.5 | 2/2 twill | 799 | 1.25 | 896 | 1102 |
| 624 | PET 0.5 white | PET 0.5 white | 24 / 12 | Double layer | 781 | 2.26 | 1212 | 1029 |
| 656 | PET 0.35 white | PET 0.55 white | 33 / 8.4 | 4/1 satin | 211–219 | 0.92 | 890 | 1502 |
| 656A | PET 0.35 white | PET 0.55 white | 40 / 11 | 4/1 satin | 76–86 | 0.92 | 890 | 1151 |
Applications
- Paper mills — packaging, printing & writing, tissue grades
- Non-woven forming machines — spunlace, needle-punch, airlaid
- Belt conveyors and graphite flake forming lines
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| Constructions | 1-layer, 1.5-layer, 2-layer, 3-layer (SSB) |
| Yarn | polyester (PET) monofilament, anti-hydrolysis option |
| Seam | pin seam, clipper seam or endless on request |
| Edges | sealed or reinforced |
| Widths and lengths | custom |
| OEM/ODM | available |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a forming fabric and why is it also called forming wire?
A forming fabric is the woven monofilament belt that forms and dewaters the fiber web at the wet end of a paper machine. It is still commonly called a forming wire (or simply wire) because early paper machines used woven bronze wires — polyester fabrics replaced them, but the old name survives among machine crews.
Which layer construction should I choose?
1-layer fabrics give maximum drainage for fast machines and heavy stock; 2-layer and 3-layer (SSB) constructions give a smoother surface, better fiber support and finer retention for quality grades. We recommend per paper grade and machine speed.
What does mesh count mean on a forming fabric?
Mesh count is the number of MD yarns (and CD yarns) per centimetre — higher counts mean smaller openings and better fiber retention, lower counts drain faster. Our spec table lists typical mesh counts per series.
Do you offer anti-hydrolysis forming fabrics?
Yes. Anti-hydrolysis monofilament extends fabric life in hot, humid forming sections — typically the economical choice for brown-stock and recycled lines.
Can you make belts endless or with special seams?
Yes: pin seams, clipper seams and endless (seamless) edges, with sealed or reinforced edges to suit your machine.
Do you supply fabrics for nonwoven forming machines?
Yes — spunlace, needle-punch and airlaid forming fabrics are a core line, in the same anti-hydrolysis polyester monofilament.
Do you supply forming fabrics for graphite sheet lines?
Yes. We weave the forming-deck and support-conveyor fabrics for continuous flexible-graphite and thermal-film lines — even fine support for uniform calendering, a release surface graphite will not cling to, heat stability, and anti-static yarns as standard (graphite dust is conductive).
Graphite sheet or vapor chamber — what does the fabric form?
The fabric forms the graphite / thermal sheet itself (expanded-graphite mat or cast film). The sheet is later laminated into vapor-chamber and heat-spreader assemblies; the copper chamber itself does not run on a forming fabric.
Request a quote for forming fabric
Custom sizes, seams and materials — OEM/ODM available.
Tell us about your filtration duty
Send your machine model, product and operating conditions — our engineers will recommend the right filter fabric or belt and quote within 24 hours.