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Process for forming dense layers in a gypsum slurry

US7470338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2003
Grant dateDec 30, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB28B19/0015
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for manufacturing plasterboard and a plasterboard manufacturing unit are provided, the process including feeding hydratable calcium sulphate and water into a first mixer (2) and into a second mixer (3); feeding in a facing (5); preparing a first gypsum slurry in the first mixer (2); preparing a second gypsum slurry in the second mixer (3); applying the first slurry onto the facing and forming a crude surface layer; applying the second slurry onto the crude surface layer and forming a crude core layer with a density lower than that of the crude surface layer; forming a plasterboard; hydrating and drying the board. This process allows the formation of the different layers of gypsum to be controlled independently.

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