Abstract: A positioning mechanism for four column calender machines is disclosed. The mechanism employs an interconnected piston and cylinder arrangement to permit the rolls to be quickly separated and subsequently automatically repositioned. The rolls are supported on a plate assembly movable on a vertically disposed way mounted on the columns. A lost motion arrangement is provided in the plate assembly so that when a paper break occurs or when it is otherwise desired to separate the rolls quickly, the cylinders are released permitting rapid relative movement between the rolls to prevent damage.

Abstract: A portable core shaft puller includes a saddle for engaging the shaft and a clamp for locking the associated core during insertion or withdrawal of the shaft, an air motor for lateral displacement of the shaft and for positioning the core shaft puller relative to the shaft.

Abstract: A positioning mechanism for calender machines is disclosed. The mechanism employs an interconnected piston and cylinder arrangement whereby the rolls may be separated quickly and subsequently automatically repositioned. When a paper break occurs or when it is otherwise desired to separate the rolls quickly, the cylinders, by means of a lost motion connection, quickly separate the rolls by a specified amount to prevent damage to the apparatus. A hydraulic circuit maintains the spacing required for the lost motion connection and allows for interchanging of rolls of different diameters.

Abstract: A core chuck is disclosed which employs a set of expandable jaw sections. The jaw sections are expandable by operation of an adjusting pinion to which the jaw sections are connected by means of a keyway element. The chuck may be attached to a shaft or bearing stand by means of an adaptor plate.

Abstract: An expandable chuck is attached to a rotating mandrel by means of a locking ring. The chuck includes arbor and shoe segments in camming relationship whereby relative movement is effective for increasing the effective diameter of the shoe segments. A core upon which a web material is to be wound is placed over the shoe segments which are then extended by rotation of an adjusting nut to secure the core to the shoe segments. For high torque applications a pair of chucks may be employed.