Method for conveying adhesive-sided articles and apparatus for doing so
US10124975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2404/56
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for conveying a workpiece having a first major surface with exposed adhesive using at least one transport roll (34) having an engagement cover (24) having an engagement surface comprising looped filaments (26) that have a low surface energy wherein the work-piece (10) passes through engaging contact with the engagement surface such that at least a portion of the pressure sensitive adhesive (18) directly contacts the engagement surface wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive (18) is tacky when in contact with the engagement surface. Also an apparatus for carrying out the method.
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