What Impact Do Retention And Drainage Chemicals Have On Papermaking?

Retention and drainage are two separate processes that occur in papermaking. They both have their own role to play in the overall process, but they also have some overlap in terms of what happens. Retention and drainage chemicals are used in papermaking to help maintain high quality and consistency throughout the process. They provide a way for, the machine operator to adjust their product properties, such as fiber diameter and a wet basis. Retention additives typically work by improving the bonding between fibers, increasing fiber cohesion, and keeping the fibers in alignment during production.