A multiply former apparatus is disclosed for forming a base, top and
intermediate ply. The apparatus includes a fourdrinier wire for receiving
thereon the base ply. A first twin wire former is provided for forming
the intermediate ply, the first former cooperating with the fourdrinier
wire. A second twin wire former forms the top ply, the second former
cooperating with the fourdrinier wire. The second former includes a third
looped wire which cooperates with a fourth looped wire for defining
therebetween a second forming section for forming the top ply. A vacuum
box is disposed upstream relative to a further vacuum device such that
the fourth wire is disposed between the vacuum box and the third wire.
The vacuum box assists in removing water from the second forming section
for increasing a capacity of the apparatus.