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Process and device for moistening a moving printed then thermally dried web of material

US5596930A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 16, 1995
Grant dateJan 28, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41F23/02
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process and device are disclosed for moistening a moving web of material (10), in particular for moistening again a printed then dried printed material. As soon as possible after the thermal drying process is concluded, preferably in the area of the cooling cylinders, a moistening agent is pressed on one or both sides of the web of material (10) by an applicator (12) by means of a smooth cylinder (15), against a guiding element (11).

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