Patent · US Expired

Cooling thermoplastic tubes

US4138458A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 18, 1977
Grant dateFeb 6, 1979
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Expiry dateJul 18, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C48/002
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Tubular film-forming system in which a tubular extrudate is rapidly cooled and the cooled tube is withdrawn by engagement with a movable fluid-shedding surface which firmly grips the tube without damaging the surface thereof. The system is particularly suitable for gripping a tube the surface of which is moistened by liquid from an annular cooling bath.

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