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Microgrooved processing roll and method for heat treating sheet film using same

US4428724A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1981
Grant dateJan 31, 1984
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S264/902
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Sheets of organic thermoplastic polymeric film are contacted with processing rolls having a microgrooved surface to reduce the air layer therebetween, thereby aiding heat transfer between film and roll and consequently increasing processing speed.

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