Since being founded, Ichikawa has contributed to people’s daily lives through the manufacturing and sale of press felts, shoe press belts, and transfer belts, which are indispensable for paper production.
Paper is closely related to daily living. Ichikawa has contributed to our daily lives through the manufacture and sale of products for papermaking, which play an essential role in paper production. Ichikawa’s papermaking supply used in the press section of paper machines have a significant impact on paper quality and operating efficiency. As a total solutions company for the press section, Ichikawa provides highly functional products that are especially valued by customers both in Japan and overseas.
Felt for Paper MakingPress Felts
Felt for papermaking must satisfy three basic functions: dewatering, smoothness, and running stability, all at a high level. To achieve consistency throughout the manufacturing process, Ichikawa has implemented a digitally controlled process and conducts rigorous quality control at every stage.
Press Felts
Belt for Paper MakingPress Belts
Shoe Press Belts
Since 1988, when Ichikawa became the first Japanese manufacturer to develop a belt for shoe presses, we have consistently responded to evolving trends and innovated in performance using our proprietary technology. We swiftly adapt to current requirements to achieve durability, excellent dewatering, and running stability for long-lasting products. Ichikawa remains committed to expanding the product lineup to meet customer needs, leveraging our accumulated technical expertise, and state-of-the-art manufacturing plants.
Shoe Press Belts
Transfer Belts
In recent years, a major challenge has been how to increase machine speed while improving dewatering and smoothness, leading to the development of the closed transfer press (CTP) mechanism to increase productivity. We have focused on CTP since its inception and have successfully developed products. Our achievements have been prominent in overseas markets, particularly in Europe and China, where the adoption of CTP is progressing.
Transfer Belts
Industrial Products
Extremely functional products developed using high-performance fibers with high heat resistance and excellent strength as raw materials are called industrial felt and are based on papermaking felt manufacturing technology. Ichikawa’s industrial felt supports advanced production sites in Japan and around the world, including these industries and applications: aluminum extrusion, printed circuit boards, and steelmaking.
Industrial Products