Ring roller for hide splitting process
US6434978B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC14B17/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ring roller, used in the hide splitting process as a hide transport device, is described that is continuously self cleaning and which provides a constant gap between outer rings of a ring roller. The ring roller is capable of directing pressurized water, or other gaseous and/or liquid fluid from the internal to the external surface of the ring roller. The constant supply of pressurized water, or other gaseous and/or liquid fluid from the internal to the external surface of the ring roller prevents the entry of lime solution, flesh, fat, grease, and other materials that result from the hide splitting process, into the ring roller. Therefore, the ring roller constantly and continuously provides optimum, consistent, high quality performance. Maintenance downtime for the ring roller is minimized. The ring roller, properly operated, will perform to expected design and operational parameters.
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