Method and apparatus for coating a web with a preferably dry treating agent

Abstract

A method and an assembly is disclosed for coating a web (1) of paper or board by a dry treatment agent, the method comprising the step of applying the treatment agent to at least one side of the moving web (1). In the method is used a treatment agent contains a binder capable of undergoing a change of state at least under the effect of elevated temperature. The web (1) after being treated with the treatment agent is subjected to at least an elevated temperature at which the binder becomes deformable, and the web is subjected to a lower temperature serving to set the binder so that the same bonds the treatment agent to the web surface. The solids content of the treatment agent is not less than 75%, preferably not less than 90%, whereby a drying step after the treatment is not required.

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