
A shoe press for paper or board machines comprises a press shoe; a counter roll; the press shoe and the counter roll forming between themselves an extended nip for a paper or cardboard web and a circulated flexible belt; and at least one hydraulic loading cylinder for pressing the press shoe against the counter roll. Hydrostatic pockets are arranged in the side of the press shoe facing the counter roll and hydrostatic compartments are formed between the opposite side of the press shoe and the lo...











