March 26, 2026
Title: Chemical Cleaning Guide for Press Fabrics
Scope: This Technical Information Paper outlines basic considerations for chemical cleaning and conditioning for paper machine press fabrics. Mechanical cleaning and conditioning through the use of press section showers and/or suction boxes (Uhle box) is covered in TAPPI TIPs 0404-61 and 0404-27. For on-machine monitoring of the press fabrics, refer to TAPPI TIP 0404-19. TAPPI TIP 0404-51 provides some chemical cleaning recommendations for paper machines utilizing recycled fiber furnish.
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Date of Publication: March 31, 2026
Working Group Members:
Ricky Loveland, Chair, Kemira
Brandon Ashe, Solenis
Paula Hajakian, USG
Louis Morimanno, P.Eng., LRM Enviro-Solutions Inc
Curtis Powell, Ecolab
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