The purpose of this TIP is to cover the principles of press fabric guiding. Many of these principles are applicable for forming fabric and drying fabric guiding as well. This TIP also provides general rules for preventing or inducing trade line distortion.

Date of Publication: October 31, 2024

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Working Group Members:

David Burton – Chair, AstenJohnson

Philip Wells, Wells Enterprises Inc.

Paula Hajakian, United States Gypsum Company

Butch Yeldell, AstenJohnson

Greg Wedel, Retired

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