Die coater and method for applying materials to webs
US5888013A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32565
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A die coater for applying a material to a web is provided including a die for applying the material to the web in an application region; and a plurality of interconnected rolls selectably positionable in the application region to serve as a backup roll for the web for the application of the material. In addition, or in the alternative, the die coater includes a plurality of interconnected dies selectably positionable in the application region for applying the material to the web; and a backup roll for the web in the application region, wherein a selected one of said interconnected dies selectably positioned in said application region is adjustable to adjust an angle at which said material is applied to said web through said selected die.
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