Patent · US Expired

Polishing stack for thermoplastic films or sheets

US5464363A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 7, 1994
Grant dateNov 7, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 7, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C43/24
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a polishing stack with at least one fixed and one moveable polishing roll for polishing a plastic sheet leaving a wide extrusion die. A device is provided that preloads the frames and the bearings and acts on a roll gap adjusting device which includes a pinion gear arrangement and drive for finely adjusting the roll gap between the fixed and moveable rolls. The polishing stack in preferred form includes a center fixed roll and top and bottom adjustable rolls.

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