Master the craft of paper-making with a practical, industry-tested guide that covers every step from pulp to finish.
This comprehensive handbook explains how to produce paper from rags, esparto, straw, and other fibrous materials, and it also details the manufacture of pulp from wood fiber. With added sections on recovering soda from waste liquors and descriptions of the machinery used in papermaking, this book is a valuable reference for professionals and serious students alike.
The book blends clear explanations with practical insights. It covers raw materials, pretreatment steps, sizing, bleaching, beating, and calendering, and it explains how these processes affect strength, texture, and print quality. You’ll find guidance on both hand-made and machine-made paper, plus how modern equipment fits into traditional methods.
What you will experience
- Step-by-step insights into preparing fibers, beating, loading, and sizing a pulp
- Practical details on bleaching, coloring, and finishing for different paper types
- An overview of machinery used in paper-making and how it affects output
- Methods for recovering chemicals and optimizing production efficiency
Ideal for readers of industrial handbooks, vocational students, and professionals in paper manufacture who want a solid, reference-ready overview of classic and modern techniques.