Xerium Technologies Granted Patent for EnerVent Roll Cover Venting Technology
January 31 2017 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Customers Saving Hundreds of Thousands of
Dollars Annually in Reduced Energy Consumption and Improved Machine
Output
Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: XRM), a leading producer of
fabrics and roll covers used in the production of paper and
packaging, nonwovens, and other industrial manufacturing processes,
announced today that the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has
granted patent number 9,488,217 for its EnerVent roll cover venting
technology.
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First introduced in 2014, EnerVent’s unique technology is proven
to reduce energy consumption, improve drying rates and increase
production output for machines producing tissue, paperboard and
packaging, and graphical papers.
“Conventional roll cover venting products feature narrow grooves
that are inherently ineffective and become even more ineffective
with age, with softer cover materials, or under higher loads,” said
Bill Butterfield, EVP and CTO of Xerium. “This inherent narrowing
causes the bottom portion of the void volume to be unavailable
thereby preventing the grooves to remove water effectively. This
tendency increases in softer roll covers, and cover swelling can
accelerate the effect leading to significant efficiency loss in
water removal.”
Now patented, EnerVent is engineered with wider grooves and
shallower depths creating greater groove wall stability and void
volume longevity. EnerVent covers remain effective under load, with
softer covers, and throughout the cover life, creating optimal
running conditions. Additionally, this technology is available in
rubber and polyurethane covers, supplied only by Xerium.
“Obtaining this latest patent represents our ongoing strategic
focus of being the technology leader in our markets and creating
documented value for our customers. EnerVent technology is creating
benefits approaching, or in excess of, $1 million dollars in energy
savings and production gains for several customers,” adds
Butterfield.
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About Xerium Technologies, Inc.:
Xerium is a leading producer of fabrics and roll covers used in
the production of paper and packaging, nonwovens, and other
industrial manufacturing processes. Xerium’s technology portfolio
also includes integrated machine monitoring and automation
applications that analyze and deliver real-time machine performance
data. With a breadth of patented and proprietary products and
services, Xerium provides customers with tailored solutions all
designed to reduce their operational costs and optimize their
machine’s performance. Xerium is headquartered in Youngsville, NC
and has 28 manufacturing facilities in 13 countries with
approximately 2,900 employees.
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Xerium Technologies, Inc.Steve ColeDirector – Global
MarketingSteve.Cole@Xerium.com
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