The present invention relates to a moulding process. In particular it relates to an improved double layer moulding process allowing to deposit, in a selective and localized way, an additional cellulose layer only in the points detected as critical, with the purpose of increasing the mechanical and aesthetical features thereof.

The present invention relates to a moulding process. In particular it relates to an improved double layer moulding process allowing to deposit, in a selective and localized way, an additional cellulose layer only in the points detected as critical, with the purpose of increasing the mechanical and aesthetical features thereof.

The disclosed embodiments relate to a manufacturing component as a first tool in a forming station at least for endforming a preformed lid made from a material to form an undercut comprising natural fibres. The preformed lid includes a top part and a side part circumferencing the top part, where the manufacturing component is adapted to contact an outer side of the preformed lid to endform the preformed lid by exerting a first movement in axial direction along a center axis of the manufacturing component and a later second movement in a second direction towards the side part of the preformed lid. Multiple side forming elements of the manufacturing component are arranged to exert the second movement by applying an outer pressure onto an outer side of the side part to form an undercut into the side part.

The disclosed embodiments relate to a manufacturing component as a first tool in a forming station at least for endforming a preformed lid made from a material to form an undercut comprising natural fibres. The preformed lid includes a top part and a side part circumferencing the top part, where the manufacturing component is adapted to contact an outer side of the preformed lid to endform the preformed lid by exerting a first movement in axial direction along a center axis of the manufacturing component and a later second movement in a second direction towards the side part of the preformed lid. Multiple side forming elements of the manufacturing component are arranged to exert the second movement by applying an outer pressure onto an outer side of the side part to form an undercut into the side part.

Methods and apparatus for vacuum forming and subsequently applying topical coatings fiber-based food containers. The slurry includes an embedded moisture barrier and/or vapor barrier, and the topical coating comprises an oil barrier comprising acrylate, rice bran wax, pectin, and pea protein.

The present document discloses a tool or tool part for use in a process of molding a product from a pulp slurry. The tool or tool part comprises a self-supporting tool wall portion having a product face, for contacting the product, and a back face on the other side of the wall relative to the product face. The tool wall portion presenting pores, which are provided by a plurality of channels extending through the tool wall portion, from the product face to the back face. The channels are straight or curved with no more than one point of inflection.

The present document discloses a tool or tool part for use in a process of molding a product from a pulp slurry. The tool or tool part comprises a self-supporting tool wall portion having a product face, for contacting the product, and a back face on the other side of the wall relative to the product face. The tool wall portion presenting pores, which are provided by a plurality of channels extending through the tool wall portion, from the product face to the back face. The channels are straight or curved with no more than one point of inflection.

In one example, a process for manufacture of a pulp-based dispensing capsule is disclosed. The process includes providing one or more mesh tool sets that are each contoured to one or more preform shapes of the dispensing capsule. Note that each preform shape is a partially shaped version of a final form shape of the pulp-based dispensing capsule. The process also includes providing a holding tank containing a suspension that includes water and pulp fibres; and arranging the mesh tool sets to allow immersion into and withdrawal of the mesh tool sets from the suspension. The process also includes applying a vacuum to the mesh tool sets so as to draw pulp fibres from the suspension onto the mesh tool sets while immersed in the suspension to form a preform pulp fibre mat; and in a second toolset, deforming each preform shape in the preform pulp fibre mat towards the final form shape by the application of pressure.

In one example, a process for manufacture of a pulp-based dispensing capsule is disclosed. The process includes providing one or more mesh tool sets that are each contoured to one or more preform shapes of the dispensing capsule. Note that each preform shape is a partially shaped version of a final form shape of the pulp-based dispensing capsule. The process also includes providing a holding tank containing a suspension that includes water and pulp fibres; and arranging the mesh tool sets to allow immersion into and withdrawal of the mesh tool sets from the suspension. The process also includes applying a vacuum to the mesh tool sets so as to draw pulp fibres from the suspension onto the mesh tool sets while immersed in the suspension to form a preform pulp fibre mat; and in a second toolset, deforming each preform shape in the preform pulp fibre mat towards the final form shape by the application of pressure.

A cellulose fiber molded product having improved tensile elastic modulus and a method for manufacturing the molded product is provided. The cellulose fiber molded product contains cellulose fibers as the main component, in which the cellulose fibers contain pulp and defibrated fibers, and the defibrated fibers contain microfibrillated cellulose. The method for manufacturing the molded product includes preparing a cellulose fiber slurry using the pulp and the defibrated fibers, forming wet paper from the cellulose fiber slurry, and dehydrating, pressurizing, and heating the wet paper. The defibrated fibers include microfibrillated cellulose, or microfibrillated cellulose and cellulose nanofibers.