Method to reduce the adhesion of a damp fibrous material web to a rotating roll

The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 of German Patent Application No. 197 41 517.2, filed on Sep. 20, 1997, the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. Method to reduce adhesion of a damp fibrous material web, e.g., a paper or material web, to a rotating roll. The method includes producing a steam cushion between the rotating roll and the fibrous material web.