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Stuff box
Table 4.1.1
Pronunciation
Subdomain (1st level):  Papermaking
Subdomain (2nd level):  Stock preparation
Grammatical category:  Complex term
Grammar notes:  Countable
Definition:  Small, elevated tank which receives stock from the machine chest, then supplies this stock from constant head compartment to the paper machine approach system, and returns a small overflow to the machine chest.
Definition source:  EN 9
Context:  Because of its easy accessibility, the stuff box is often used as the addition point for chemicals.
Context source:  EN 8
Attestation:  2
Contained in:  Approach system
Variants:  Headbox (2)
Related terms:  Machine chest, Basis weight valve, Fan pump, Centrifugal cleaner, Pressure screen
It:  Vaschino a livello costante
Degree of reliability IT:  3
Fr:  Chāteau de pāte
Degree of reliability FR:  3