Abstract: A method of making a photopolymer sleeve blank for use in flexographic printing is provided which includes providing a base sleeve, applying a cushion layer over the base sleeve, applying an optional barrier layer over the cushion layer, and applying a photopolymer layer over the barrier or cushion layer. The method provides a sleeve blank having an integral cushion layer and eliminates the need for a back exposure step.

Abstract: Assembly for connecting a pipe having a flanged end in fluid communication with an opposing part. The assembly includes an insert received coaxially within the pipe end and having a forward end face extending axially beyond the pipe end, a clamp ring received coaxially over the pipe end, and a flange piece which is fastenable to the opposing as received coaxially over the clamp ring. As the flange piece is fastened to the opposing part, the forward end face of the insert is urged into a sealable engagement against a confronting surface of the opposing part.

Abstract: Assembly for connecting a pipe having a flanged end in fluid communication with an opposing part. The assembly includes an insert received coaxially within the pipe end and having a forward end face extending axially beyond the pipe end, a clamp ring received coaxially over the pipe end, and a flange piece which is fastenable to the opposing as received coaxially over the clamp ring. As the flange piece is fastened to the opposing part, the forward end face of the insert is urged into a sealable engagement against a confronting surface of the opposing part.

Abstract: A method of making a photopolymer sleeve blank for use in flexographic printing is provided which includes providing a base sleeve, applying a cushion layer over the base sleeve which is substantially transparent to curing radiation, applying an optional barrier layer over the cushion layer, and applying a photopolymer layer over the barrier or cushion layer. The inner surface of the base sleeve is then exposed to curing radiation such that the radiation penetrates the sleeve and cushion layer to substantially cure a portion of the thickness of the photopolymer layer.

Abstract: A method of making a photopolymer sleeve blank for use in flexographic printing is provided which includes providing a base sleeve, applying a cushion layer over the base sleeve, applying an optional barrier layer over the cushion layer, and applying a photopolymer layer over the barrier or cushion layer. The method provides a sleeve blank having an integral cushion layer and eliminates the need for a back exposure step.

Abstract: A method of making a photopolymer sleeve blank is provided which includes providing a base sleeve, applying a cushion layer over the base sleeve, and applying a first photopolymer layer over the cushion layer. The exterior-facing surface of the first photopolymer layer is exposed to a curing source, followed by the application of a second, uncured photopolymer layer over the first photopolymer layer. The first photopolymer layer is preferably ground to a predetermined thickness either before or after exposure to the curing source to provide a preferred floor dimension. The resulting photopolymer sleeve blank has a uniform floor which can be readily imaged and processed by conventional equipment used in the flexographic printing industry.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a connection system for connecting weighing cells to a connection cable, wherein the connection system has a housing with at least one plug-in connector for connecting a connection cable and at least one further plug-in connector for connecting at least one weighing cell. A method for operational monitoring of weighing cells is also provided. Using the connection system according to the present invention significantly simplifies the installation of one or more weighing cells and simultaneously minimizes the susceptibility to error. The object of monitoring the operation and the installation of weighing cells is achieved in that at least the states voltage supply, loop current, polarity reversal, and cable break are indicated.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a connection system for connecting weighing cells to a connection cable, having a housing 1, with at least one plug-in connector 2 for connecting a connection cable and at least one further plug-in connector 3 for connecting at least one weighing cell being provided, as well as a method for operational monitoring of weighing cells. Using the connection system according to the present invention, a connection system for weighing cells is provided which significantly simplifies the installation of one or more weighing cells and simultaneously minimizes the susceptibility to error. The object of monitoring the operation and the installation of weighing cells is achieved in that at least the states voltage supply, loop current, polarity reversal, and cable break are indicated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring pressures in a hydraulic or pneumatic system comprising preferably a piezoresistive pressure measuring cell disposed within the pressure housing in a pressure chamber filled with a separating fluid and separated from the medium to be measured by means of a diaphragm. In the pressure housing on the pressure input side before the pressure measuring cell or the sensor element (10.0), at least one pressure attenuation element (3.0;4.0;5.0) transferring the pressure is arranged before and/or behind the separating diaphragm (2.0). In an embodiment, a pressure attenuation element (3.0 or 5.0, resp.) is arranged on the pressure input side behind the diaphragm being provided with an elastic protective layer (2.1) turned toward the pressure attenuation element. The pressure attenuation element (3.0;4.0;5.0) consists of a microporous sintered metal, e.g.

Abstract: A positioning device for rollers in an edging stand includes two hydraulic cylinder piston adjusting drives being laterally offset from each other and from a vertical plane; further included are two spindle drives each with a spindle and a nut, the spindles being arranged one above the other in that plane, the stand further includes a cross head and a coupler plate which holds the nuts and is articulated to the pistons of the cylinder piston adjusting drives while the cylinders are articulated on the cross head.

Abstract: Existing roll housings are retro-fitted with a hydraulic drive by placing a sleeve with a collar in the bore that used to accommodate an adjusting spindle. The sleeve has a threaded extension on which is screwed a nut with a flange to which, in turn, the drive is releasably fastened. The sleeve is tension-biased in that the collar is urged against an internal shoulder. The piston rod traverses the sleeve and holds the mount for the upper roll.

Abstract: A telescopic, mobile crane comprising, a first base member pivotally mounted on a carriage, a second telescopic member telescopically engaged with the first member, an idle or manual member telescopically engaged to the second member and a drive piston and cylinder unit connected between the first and second members for extending the second member from the first member. An arresting apparatus is connected between the piston and cylinder arrangement and the idle member for extending the idle member. When the idle member is extended, the first and second members are locked to each other by a pawl and pin arrangement and the second member is disengaged from the piston and cylinder arrangement. After the idle member is extended, the first and second members are unlocked from each other to permit the extension of the second member.