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LAP MACHINE |
Machine to produce sheets or laps of pulp for storage. |
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LEAD-IN-ROLL |
A roll used for the lead-in of a nip. A roll before a nip or section. Such as the lead-in-roll at the winder and the lead-in-roll at the size press. |
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LOCK OUT |
A safety procedure involving a padlock on an electrical breaker box or chaining a valve in the closed position to prevent accidental use of the equipment during maintenance work. |
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LOAD (LEVELING) CHEST |
Stock chests for storage of stock in the paper machine area prior refining. Consistency adjustments are made here. |
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LOW DENSITY (PULP) |
Pulp or stock of a consistency below 4% pulp fibers, the remaining being water. |
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LOW FINISH |
A finish of paper which shows no glaze or gloss. |
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LUBRICATION |
The application of oil, grease, or similar materials to a rubbing surface to reduce friction and wear. |
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