Paper making machinery

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Paper making machinery

5311850 Paper making machinery; (add.info.: Illustration depicting paper making machinery: Upper left is reservoir containing prepared pulp which is mixed with water and passed through a sieve into a vat. From here it flows through a fine wire cloth on which the paper is formed as the water is vibrated out. The cloth and water are passed through heavy rollers, then onto three steam heated rollers of increasing temperature before being wound into a finished roll - right. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38437672

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

Heat Heated Machine Machinery Pressed Pulp Rollers Sieve Steam Steamed Wire

EDITORS COMMENTS
This illustration from the 19th century showcases the intricate process of paper making machinery. The upper left corner features a reservoir containing prepared pulp, which is mixed with water and then passed through a sieve into a vat. As the mixture flows through a fine wire cloth, the paper is formed while excess water is vibrated out. The cloth and water then pass through heavy rollers before moving onto three steam-heated rollers of increasing temperature. This precise method ensures that the paper is pressed and dried effectively before being wound into a finished roll on the right side of the image. The attention to detail in this illustration highlights the complexity and innovation involved in early paper production. From mixing pulp to pressing and drying, each step in the process required careful precision and technological advancements. This print serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of manufacturing processes, yet also pays homage to the ingenuity of those who developed these early forms of machinery. It captures a moment in history when technology was rapidly evolving, paving the way for modern methods of paper production that we rely on today.

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