Abstract: A roll mantle or roll body configured to be mounted on a shaft of a roll line of a continuous casting apparatus, the roll mantle or roll body being formed by casting and having at least one internal channel. The roll mantle or roll body has a first end region, a second end region and a central region in between the first end region, and the second end region extends along at least 50% of the length of the roll mantle or roll body. The at least one internal channel may be located in the central region and may include a feature such as a pattern or projection.

Abstract: A cast device useable with an image forming apparatus is provided. The cast device includes at least one tube and a cast body. The cast body includes the at least one tube implanted into the cast body using a combined casting process.

Abstract: Transmission device for embossing rollers, comprising a pin (31) destined to be axially inserted into one end (100) of an embossing roller (1), the said pin (31) being motorized to drag the embossing roller (1) in rotation when it is inserted in said end (100). The said pin (31) is supported by elastic means (M1, M2,G) which allow its automatic alignment with a longitudinal axis (r) of the said end (100) of the embossing roller (1) during insertion of the pin (31) into the same end (100).

Abstract: A lubricant supplying method for supplying a lubricant to a sliding portion between a cylindrical rotatable member for use in an electrophotographic image forming apparatus and a supporting member for slidably supporting an inner peripheral surface at one end side of the rotatable member with respect to a rotational axis direction of the rotatable member, includes a step of engaging the supporting member, including a hollow portion and an opening which communicates with the hollow portion and is provided at a position in which the opening opposes the sliding portion, with the rotatable member at the one end side; and a step of supplying the lubricant from the hollow portion toward the sliding portion through the opening.

Abstract: A method for processing a roll includes providing a roll comprising an axis of rotation, providing at least one pulling device, and bending the roll in a direction opposite to a curvature of the roll via the at least one pulling device. The at least one pulling device is disposed at a radial distance from the axis of rotation of the roll.

Abstract: A shaft for a media transport assembly includes a first assembly provided at a first end of the shaft to datum the shaft, and a second assembly provided at a second end of the shaft to bias the shaft in a direction opposite the second end of the shaft such that the first assembly and the second assembly each provide point contact with a respective surface oriented substantially perpendicular to an axis of the shaft.

Abstract: A drum rotating device enables a drum and a driving device mounted in the drum to be supported with a simple structure and which reduces the possibility that the driving shaft of the driving device may be offset with respect to the rotation axis of the drum. The drum rotation device includes the drum and the driving device arranged to drive and rotate the drum. The drum includes an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder arranged inside the outer cylinder coaxially therewith, and a support wall arranged to connect the outer and inner cylinders to each other at an approximately intermediate portion in the axial direction. The outer and inner cylinders are substantially cylindrical. The driving device is fixed to a frame at one axial end. The driving shaft of the driving device extends through the drum and is rotatably supported by the frame through a bearing at the other axial end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bearing arrangement and a rolling unit for a rolling-mill roll. The bearing arrangement comprises a bearing housing, a bearing bush (120) rigidly installed in the bearing housing, a journal bush (130) rotatably supported in the bearing bush, a bearing device (140) for the roll journal, and a pressure shoulder ring arranged between the journal bush (130) and the bearing device (140). At least one key (150) is used to connect both the journal bush and the pressure shoulder ring (135) to the roll journal of the rolling mill roll in a rotationally rigid manner. In order to further develop such a known bearing arrangement for a rolling-mill roll and a known rolling unit so that it is easier to remove the bearing arrangement from the roll journal, the bearing arrangement according to the invention has a coupling device between the journal bush (130) and the pressure shoulder ring (135) without or with only low stress.

Abstract: A combined paint roller and paint roller cleaner quickly and efficiently removes paint from the paint roller cleaner while preventing fluids from splashing outwardly and away from the paint roller cleaner. The paint roller cleaner includes a main chamber having a first slot formed at an outer surface thereof, and an auxiliary chamber statically coupled to the main chamber. Such an auxiliary chamber protrudes outwardly from the outer surface of the main chamber and preferably has an outer surface provided with a second slot formed therein. Notably, the second slot may be offset from the first slot in such a manner that an external fluid stream, after passing through the first and second slots, is caused to enter the main chamber at a non-perpendicular angle relative to the outer surface of the main chamber and thereby rotate a portion of the paint roller located within the paint roller cleaner.

Abstract: Roller for treating a paper web, particularly apt to be used within an embossing or a calendering unit, including a central fixed shaft (10) linked to a fixed frame (11) on both its ends, on the shaft (10) more low-friction elements (12) being mounted, on the low-friction elements a tubular skirt (2) being mounted coaxially with the shaft (10), the skirt (2) being free to rotate about the longitudinal axis (x-x) of the shaft (10) and being subject to vibrations during the rotation. The roller including structure for dampening vibrations, the dampening structure being provided and acting between the skirt (2) and the shaft (10).

Abstract: A passenger conveyor assembly including a roller assembly having an axle member, a bearing member mounted to the axle member, and a roller member rotatably mounted to the bearing member. A seal assembly is mounted to the roller assembly. The seal assembly includes a rotating member mounted for rotation with the roller member and a stationary member fixedly mounted relative to axel member. The rotating member and stationary member cooperate to substantially prevent foreign objects from accumulating at one of the bearing member and the axle member.

Abstract: A roll assembly according to one example embodiment includes a rotatable input shaft. The input shaft is supported by a housing. At least one gear is mounted on the input shaft. A carrier frame is mounted on the input shaft and rotatable independent of the input shaft. A plurality of rolls is rotatably mounted about a periphery of the carrier frame. An axial direction of rotation of each roll is transverse to the rotational axis of the input shaft. Each roll has a contact surface and a gear face that is operatively coupled to the at least one gear. A first one-way clutching surface is positioned between one of (1) at least a portion of the rolls and the carrier frame, (2) the carrier frame and the input shaft, (3) the carrier frame and a portion of the housing, and (4) a combination thereof.

Abstract: A roller for a high temperature annealing line includes a cylindrical shell and an axial support element and including a spindle at at least one of its ends, and first and second keys fastened to the axial support element and each arranged in a respective first or second through opening formed in the shell. The first key is mounted to bear against a first circumferential bearing surface of the first through opening while the second key is mounted against a second circumferential bearing surface of the second through opening opposite to the first circumferential bearing surface of the first through opening in a circumferential travel direction. The first key is mounted to bear against the second longitudinal bearing surface of the first through opening, while the second key is mounted against the first longitudinal bearing surface of the second through opening opposite to the second longitudinal bearing surface.

Abstract: A rotating part for an image forming apparatus, including: a drive member; and a driven member, wherein either of the drive member and the driven member has a male part formed in the direction of a rotational shaft, wherein the other of the drive member and the driven member has a female part formed in the direction of the rotational shaft, and wherein the male part is a ratchet-shape male part to be inserted into the female part and in which when the drive member rotates in a first direction, the male part is brought into engagement with the female part to thereby transmit power from the drive member to the driven member, while when the drive member rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the male part and the female part move away from each other to thereby transmit no power.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a roller assembly and a rolling apparatus of a cooker including the roller assembly. In the present invention, an inner roller formed of ceramic material is coupled inside an outer roller formed of Teflon material. Thus, according to the present invention, while retaining a predetermined thermal resistivity and strength, roller assembly can be more easily fabricated.

Abstract: Pressure rolls for apparatuses useful in printing, apparatuses useful in printing and methods of making pressure rolls are provided. An exemplary embodiment of a pressure roll for an apparatus useful in printing includes a first layer including silicone rubber, the first layer including a first outer surface, a first end face and an opposite second end face; a second layer including a polymer overlying the first layer, the second layer including a second outer surface, a third end face and an opposite fourth end face; and a sealing material bonded to and covering the first, second, third and fourth end faces. The sealing material includes a polymer that is impervious to, and chemically resistant to, a release agent comprising silicone oil.

Abstract: A suction-type transmission apparatus includes at least one suction region allocation member and a suction wheel member. The suction region allocation member has a chamber and through holes communicating with the chamber. The suction wheel member is pivoted to the suction region allocation member, and includes an inner lining body with gas flow channels disposed in parallel, and an outer ring sleeve. The inner lining body has gas holes corresponding to the through holes and being in communication with the gas flow channels. The outer ring sleeve with micro-pores in communication with the gas flow channels is sleeved on the inner lining body, and wraps the gas flow channels. The chamber is connected to a gas extraction port, and at least one sealing element is selectively disposed in the chamber to seal at least one of the through holes for forming a suction region of the suction wheel member.

Abstract: A system for oscillating a roller driven by rolling contact with a moving substrate. An oscillating assembly comprises first and second opposed gudgeons rotatably mounted on a shaft, the gudgeons being connected by either a plurality of rods or the roller. An oscillation mechanism comprises a reduction transmission assembly having differently toothed input and output pulleys. A cam groove in an oscillation cam is engaged by one or more oscillation pin(s) connected to the gudgeons. An input drive pulley turns with the gudgeons, and an output pulley turns with the oscillation cam. An intermediate double-pulley has second and third pulleys on a common hub. First and second timing belts connect, respectively, the input pulley to the second hub pulley, and the third hub pulley to the output pulley. A currently preferred step-down ratio between the input pulley and the output pulley is about 391:1.

Abstract: The subject of this invention is a transfer suction roll (21) for transferring a material web with a perforated suction roll shell (22) that is pivot-mounted in roller bearings (25) and a suction box (24) mounted inside the transfer suction roll (21). The suction box (24) defines a suction zone (37) on the perforated suction roll shell (22) by means of seals (32). According to the invention, a suction hood (26) is arranged on the outer circumference of the transfer suction roll (21) through which air can be sucked out of the suction box (24) through the perforated suction roll shell (22).

Abstract: A roofing tool comprises a handle with a longitudinal axis and a longitudinal shaft coaxial therewith, the handle having a first end and a second end, a hollow shaft having a first end and a second end, the first end of the hollow shaft being axially inserted into the second end of the handle and the second end of the hollow shaft extending therefrom, a bracket attached to the second end of the hollow shaft, a roller rotatably attached to the bracket, a seam tester member having a tapered pick end and an elongated shaft disposed within the hollow shaft; and a detent member secured to the handle and configured to detain the seam tester member within the handle.

Abstract: A stopping device (10) for a segmented roll in a fiber-web machine for assisting the stopping of the rotation of one or more roll segment(s) (52) of the segmented roll (50) has at least one braking device (12), by means of which the roll segment (52) can be stopped, and at least one surface contact member (14, 14?), which surface contact member is connected to said braking device, and the stopping device further comprises actuators (16) for optionally bringing/releasing the surface contact member into/from surface contact with the shell of one or more roll segment(s) (52). The invention also relates to a segmented roll assembly (60) in a fiber-web machine, in which the segmented roll (50) comprises at least two, independently from one another rotatable roll segments (52) that are located end-to-end substantially in the transverse direction of the fiber-web machine.

Abstract: A roll assembly according to one example embodiment includes a rotatable input shaft. The input shaft is supported by a housing. At least one gear is mounted on the input shaft. A carrier frame is mounted on the input shaft and rotatable independent of the input shaft. A plurality of rolls is rotatably mounted about a periphery of the carrier frame. An axial direction of rotation of each roll is transverse to the rotational axis of the input shaft. Each roll has a contact surface and a gear face that is operatively coupled to the at least one gear. A first one-way clutching surface is positioned between one of (1) at least a portion of the rolls and the carrier frame, (2) the carrier frame and the input shaft, (3) the carrier frame and a portion of the housing, and (4) a combination thereof.

Abstract: A tapered roller thrust bearing is disposed in each of both sides in an axial direction of a cylindrical roller bearing with aligning housing ring which is provided with an inner ring, an outer ring, cylindrical rollers and an aligning housing ring. The tapered roller thrust bearing is constituted by disposing tapered rollers between a first raceway surface which is an outer side face in the axial direction of the outer ring and a second raceway surface of a side raceway ring disposed in an outer side in the axial direction of the outer ring. An intersection of lines extended from generatrices of each of the tapered rollers which are in contact with the first raceway surface and the second raceway surface, and an intersection of lines extended from the first raceway surface and the second raceway surface are disposed on a curvature center of the aligning sliding surface.

Abstract: A sheet or film-forming roll 10 includes an inner cylinder member 20 having axial parts 21, 22 provided on both sides thereof and rotatably supported by bearing parts 26, 27 through the axial parts 21, 22, a rubber roll 40 fitted to an outer circumferential surface of the inner cylinder member 20, eccentric side plates 53, 54 rotatably fitted to the axial parts 21, 22 of the inner cylinder member 20 respectively, and an elastic outer cylinder member 50 rotatably supported by the eccentric side plates 53, 54. The elastic outer cylinder member 50, which is provided with a thin-walled structure and made from metal, has an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of the rubber roll 40 to accommodate the rubber roll 40 in an interior 68 thereof, and has inner circumferential surface 50A coming into contact with an outer circumferential surface 40A of the rubber roll 40.

Abstract: A transport device includes a transport roller that is formed into a cylindrical shape in such a manner that a pair of end surfaces thereof are matched with each other by press working, and includes a medium supporting region in a part thereof in a longitudinal direction, while the medium supporting region supporting a medium; and a bearing that pivotally supports a region of the transport roller, the region being other than the medium supporting region. The transport roller includes an opening in the region other than the medium supporting region in a seam formed by matching the pair of end surfaces with each other.

Abstract: A confectionery composition comprises a convoluted chocolate sheet having fold lines arranged generally along a first direction and having at least one region of weakness. The or each region of weakness extends along the full width of the chocolate sheet substantially in a single plane transverse to the first direction. Also provided are scraper blades for removing chocolate from a roller to form a chocolate sheet, and apparatus and methods for producing the confectionery composition described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roller assembly for agricultural machinery, comprising at least one tube (14) onto which tyres (16) are threaded, as well as two arms (32) adapted to support the tube (14) in rotation at both its ends. Each arm (32) carries a suspension lever (40) housed inside the tube (14) and acted upon by a resilient recoil member (48), the suspension lever (40) being mounted on the arm (32) so as to be pivotable about a first rotation axis (XX) and supporting a shaft end (64; 96) which carries a cheek (66; 108) fixed to the inside of the tube (14) for the rotation of this tube about a second rotation axis (YY) parallel to the first rotation axis (XX). The invention applies particularly to the rollers of seed drills.

Abstract: Disclosed is an idler roller assembly for a printing apparatus. The idler rolling assembly includes a shaft, at least one idler rolling element connected to the shaft, the at least one idler rolling element having an inner surface and an outer surface and being connected to the shaft at a substantially center portion of the idler rolling element, the at least one idler rolling element being cylindrically shaped and having an axis substantially parallel to an axis of the shaft, and at least one radial control movement element connected to the shaft, the at least one radial control movement element having a radius selected to leave a predetermined gap between an outer edge of the at least one radial control movement element and the inner surface of the idler rolling element.

Abstract: In a device for moving a plurality of pressure rollers relative to respective counter rollers in a printing machine, it is possible to provide a simple design of this device, wherein, in a non-energy mode, the pressure rollers are arranged in a non-contact position. For this purpose, the device comprises a plurality of movably supported pressure roller carriers that each support one pressure roller, said pressure roller carriers being movable between a contact position and a non-contact position. In this arrangement, each of the pressure roller carriers is biased in the direction of the contact position via a biasing unit. Furthermore, at least one actuation element is provided, said actuation element connecting at least two pressure roller carriers to a shared actuation device.

Abstract: A device for managing a retractable sheet that is wound on a roller by the action of a spring that may be extended by pulling on the exposed edge of the sheet wherein the device is used for printing messages thereon or for obscuring the view of nearby items. The device is easily changeable for multiple uses as the roller containing the sheet is separable from the main unit, allowing reuse of the more complex and expensive components of the device. A brake on the device prevents the spring from unwinding when the roller is removed. A damping mechanism limits the retraction speed of the sheet, which the damping mechanism being disengaged when the sheet is being pulled out. A cover is provided to obscure the main part of the unit and to prevent tampering. A unique slot configuration allows for easy, tamper-resistant installation of a header card. A pull tab is made of inexpensive components and is designed to allow for easy placement of a graphic label.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus (1) for cooling a roll (2) in a roll stand and provided with at least one spray beam (3) supplied with a cooling medium, especially water, with spray nozzles (4) for spraying cooling medium onto the surface of the roll (2), and that extends generally parallel to a spray beam axis (5) extending parallel to the roll axis (6). In order to be able to adjust the spray beam for changed roll diameters, the invention provides that the spray beam (3) is mounted directly or indirectly on a lever (7) that can pivot around a rotation axis (8) that is parallel to the roll axis (6), and the spray beam axis (5) and the rotation axis (8) are spaced from each other.

Abstract: A system for adjusting the compliance of a wheel is provided. In one embodiment, wheel segments are adjusted, causing the stiffness of the wheel to change. Such adjustments can be made while the wheel is rotating, allowing the wheel compliance to be changed while a vehicle is in motion.

Abstract: A mobile pet kennel comprising: a plurality of kennel walls connected to form an enclosure; rollers; and a roller positioner, wherein the roller positioner is configured to retain the rollers in a selectable first or second position relative to the kennel walls. In the first position the rollers contact the ground and in the second position the rollers are elevated above the ground.

Abstract: A lubricant supplying method for supplying a lubricant to a sliding portion between a cylindrical rotatable member for use in an electrophotographic image forming apparatus and a supporting member for slidably supporting an inner peripheral surface at one end side of the rotatable member with respect to a rotational axis direction of the rotatable member, includes a step of engaging the supporting member, including a hollow portion and an opening which communicates with the hollow portion and is provided at a position in which the opening opposes the sliding portion, with the rotatable member at the one end side; and a step of supplying the lubricant from the hollow portion toward the sliding portion through the opening.

Abstract: Roller for treating a paper web, particularly apt to be used within an embossing or a calendering unit, comprising a central fixed shaft (10) linked to a fixed frame (11) on both its ends, on said shaft (10) more low-friction elements (12) being mounted, on the said low-friction elements a tubular skirt (2) being mounted coaxially with the shaft (10), the said skirt (2) being free to rotate about the longitudinal axis (x-x) of said shaft (10) and being subject to vibrations during said rotation. The roller comprises means for dampening said vibrations, said dampening means being provided and acting between the said skirt (2) and the said shaft (10).

Abstract: In a roll rotation mechanism (1) for continuously causing a film-rolling roll to rotate at a constant rate, an Oldham coupling (4) is interposed in a transmission path between a wave gear reduction mechanism (3) and a roll (10). The Oldham coupling (4) forms a connection between a gear rotation output shaft (34) and a roll rotation shaft (11) in a state in which latitude of movement ? is present about a central axis line (4a). When a roll (10) is continuously rotated at a constant rate, the Oldham coupling (4) is held in a state in which no latitude of movement is present in a rotation direction R and latitude of movement ? is present in a direction opposite the rotation direction; and rotation torque is transmitted.

Abstract: A drum rotating device enables a drum and a driving device mounted in the drum to be supported with a simple structure and which reduces the possibility that the driving shaft of the driving device may be offset with respect to the rotation axis of the drum. The drum rotation device includes the drum and the driving device arranged to drive and rotate the drum. The drum includes an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder arranged inside the outer cylinder coaxially therewith, and a support wall arranged to connect the outer and inner cylinders to each other at an approximately intermediate portion in the axial direction. The outer and inner cylinders are substantially cylindrical. The driving device is fixed to a frame at one axial end. The driving shaft of the driving device extends through the drum and is rotatably supported by the frame through a bearing at the other axial end.

Abstract: Deflection controlled roll that includes a rotating roll jacket, a rotationally fixed yoke arranged to axially pass through said roll jacket, and at least one hydrostatic support element is arranged on said yoke to exert a supporting force on an inner side of said roll jacket. The at least one hydrostatic support element includes a pressure space, a hydrostatic pocket, and at least one device coupled to said at least one hydrostatic pocket. The pressure space is structured and arranged to receive pressure fluid to charge said at least one hydrostatic support element. The at least one device is structured and arranged to convey the pressure fluid at a constant fluid pressure to said at least one hydrostatic pocket such that constant fluid pressure is applied at an end of said at least one device remote from said at least one hydrostatic pocket.

Abstract: Pressure rolls for apparatuses useful in printing, apparatuses useful in printing and methods of making pressure rolls are provided. An exemplary embodiment of a pressure roll for an apparatus useful in printing includes a first layer including silicone rubber, the first layer including a first outer surface, a first end face and an opposite second end face; a second layer including a polymer overlying the first layer, the second layer including a second outer surface, a third end face and an opposite fourth end face; and a sealing material bonded to and covering the first, second, third and fourth end faces. The sealing material includes a polymer that is impervious to, and chemically resistant to, a release agent comprising silicone oil.

Abstract: A sheet or film-forming roll 10 includes an inner cylinder member 20 having axial parts 21, 22 provided on both sides thereof and rotatably supported by bearing parts 26, 27 through the axial parts 21, 22, a rubber roll 40 fitted to an outer circumferential surface of the inner cylinder member 20, eccentric side plates 53, 54 rotatably fitted to the axial parts 21, 22 of the inner cylinder member 20 respectively, and an elastic outer cylinder member 50 rotatably supported by the eccentric side plates 53, 54. The elastic outer cylinder member 50, which is provided with a thin-walled structure and made from metal, has an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of the rubber roll 40 to accommodate the rubber roll 40 in an interior 68 thereof, and has inner circumferential surface 50A coming into contact with an outer circumferential surface 40A of the rubber roll 40.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a roller assembly and a rolling apparatus of a cooker including the roller assembly. In the present invention, an inner roller formed of ceramic material is coupled inside an outer roller formed of Teflon material. Thus, according to the present invention, while retaining a predetermined thermal resistivity and strength, roller assembly can be more easily fabricated.

Abstract: A platen roller assembly for a printer includes a platen roller, a retaining clip, a plurality of bearings, and a pulley assembly. The platen roller defines a longitudinal axis. The retaining clip mounts to a support body of the printer and is positioned to retain the platen roller relative to the support body. The plurality of bearings are operably coupled to the platen roller. Each of the bearings permit rotational movement of the platen roller about the longitudinal axis thereof. The pulley assembly is mounted to the support body and is operably associated with one or more of the bearings. The pulley assembly includes a pulley and a belt. The belt is operably coupled to the pulley such that the platen roller rotates in response to rotational movement of the belt. The platen roller may be selectively coupled and uncoupled to/from the support body independent of the pulley assembly.

Abstract: A transport device includes a transport roller that is formed into a cylindrical shape in such a manner that a pair of end surfaces thereof are matched with each other by press working, and includes a medium supporting region in a part thereof in a longitudinal direction, while the medium supporting region supporting a medium; and a bearing that pivotally supports a region of the transport roller, the region being other than the medium supporting region. The transport roller includes an opening in the region other than the medium supporting region in a seam formed by matching the pair of end surfaces with each other.

Abstract: There is disclosed a conveyor drive roller of the type which may be used for example for supporting and driving a conveyor medium. The conveyor drive roller has a hollow drum which defines a cylindrically shaped rotatable supporting surface, and an internal surface. The hollow drum is rotatably connected to a first and a second support structure. An internal gear assembly is disposed inside of the hollow drum and operably connected to the internal surface of the hollow drum. The second support structure is adapted to permit a rotor of a motor located outside of the hollow drum to releasably couple to the internal gear assembly through the second support structure, so that when the rotor is coupled to the internal gear assembly, through the second support structure, rotation of the rotor is transmitted by the internal gear assembly to the hollow drum to cause rotation of the hollow drum about the first and second support structures.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing a material web between two work rolls driven in counter-rotating directions, which may be used for stamping or printing. The apparatus includes a machine frame and two work rolls positioned inside the machine frame. An axial gap exists between the two work rolls and each work roll includes in an axial direction two ends and two bearing sections respectively positioned on the two ends of the work roll within the machine frame. The apparatus further includes four bearer rings, each of which is arranged on a different bearing section of the two work rolls. The bearer rings include conical running surfaces that roll off against each other in pairs and at least one of the bearer rings is displaceable in the axial direction along at least one of the bearing sections.

Abstract: A tube plug is used for a tube wrapped with rollable materials and comprises a support plate, a column, and a positioning part. The column and the positioning part are provided on the same surface of the support plate. Thereby, the length of the wrapped rollable materials can be prevented from increasing when the two openings of the tube are inserted with the tube plug respectively.

Abstract: A dressing roll mounting device for mounting a dressing roll to a dresser shaft of a grinding wheel dressing unit is provided. The dressing roll mounting device includes a mounting sleeve to be positioned at a free end of the dresser shaft, the outer face of the mounting sleeve being provided with a conical mounting region serving as a centering and pushing-on aid during mounting of the dressing roll to the dresser shaft. The maximum outside diameter of the conical mounting region is smaller than or corresponding to a dressing roll reception diameter of the dresser shaft.

Abstract: A printing press having inboard cantilevered cylinder supports is disclosed. The press includes a frame with a drive side spaced from a non-drive side, and the press includes a cylinder defining an having an axis and having a drive end and a non-drive end. The drive end includes a drive aperture extending axially into the cylinder and a splined insert mounted within the drive aperture, while the non-drive end includes a non-drive aperture extending axially into the cylinder. A drive shaft is rotatably mounted to the drive side of the frame and is arranged for connection to a power source. The drive shaft includes a spline sized to engage the splined insert and is arranged to a portion of the cylinder, while a mandrel carried by the non-drive side of the frame extends into the non-drive aperture and is arranged to support another portion of the cylinder.

Abstract: Apparatus for creating a seal between an axle journal and a bearing housing is disclosed, particularly for use in apparatus for dewatering or washing material suspensions. The apparatus includes a stator ring, a pair of diagonally disposed guide pins supporting the stator ring with respect to the bearing housing so that the stator ring can be angled in a plane with respect to the pair of guide pins, a sealing ring for creating a seal between the stator ring and the axle journal, a bellows for creating a seal between the bearing housing and the stator ring, and at least one resilient member for urging the stator ring in abutment against the sealing ring.

Abstract: Mechanisms which rotate semiconductor substrates while immersed in wet chemicals are often complex due to a need to prevent leakage of the chemicals. Wear of the mechanisms necessitates replacement, entailing significant maintenance costs. A two-part semiconductor substrate roller is disclosed which consists of a rotary power coupler and an inexpensive replaceable roller component which attaches to the rotary power coupler in a simple manner. An external rotary power source turns the rotary power coupler through a mechanism that prevents leakage of the wet chemicals from the processing equipment. The replaceable roller component may be attached to the rotary power coupler by any of several mechanisms. The cost of the replaceable roller component is less than 10 percent of the cost of the rotary power coupler. A method of replacing the replaceable roller component and a method of processing semiconductor substrates using the instant invention are also disclosed.