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Method and apparatus for preconditioning laminated paper for recycling

US4385997A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 1980
Grant dateMay 31, 1983
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/64
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is method and apparatus including a tank in which shredded corrugate is immersed and shuffled in a solvent fluid capable of attacking and weakening the adhesive bonding the core ply from the liner plies; said corrugate being advanced from its entry point into the tank to an exit point therefrom at a timed rate to limit its absorption of the solvent fluid prior to its transfer to delaminating apparatus.

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