Abstract: The present invention provides a roller position controller for a continuous belt press whereby the positions of the rollers supporting the belts are monitored and controlled, so that their relative positions always remain staggered and fixed with respect to each other. By maintaining the rollers in a synchronized relationship, material defects such as "pinching" are avoided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid applicator system, which can be used to apply or remove fluids from the press belts associated with a continuous belt press. The present invention provides for applying a uniformly thick layer of fluid to a press belt with one or more rollers, and the use of those or other rollers to remove liquid from a press belt. The applicator system of the present invention can be self-cleaning, and the rollers temperature regulated to facilitate the application and removal of liquids. The present invention also provides a ventilation system for removing any dangerous vapors.

Abstract: An improved boom includes a slider assembly for use in supporting telescoping sections of the boom for movement relative to each other. An articulated slider assembly embodying the invention includes a rocker member which is pivotally mounted on one section of the boom. A pair of slider block assemblies are pivotally mounted on the rocker member and slidably engage a supported section of the boom at spaced apart locations. Deflection of the supported boom section is compensated for by pivotal movement of the slider block assemblies relative to each other. A spring type slider assembly forms another embodiment of the invention and has a flexural rigidity such that the deflection of the spring type slider assembly matches the deflection of a supported section of the boom under the influence of an operating load to provide for the transmittal of a uniform bearing load between the supported boom section and slider assembly.