Abstract: An active ingredient preparation may be used in steam generators that includes at least one specific carrier material and at least one specific active ingredient. The active ingredient preparation may be used together with steam for steaming textiles. A functional element for a hand-held steam generator for treating textiles may include the active ingredient preparation in or on a carrier element. Finally, a method for steaming textiles may include or consist of providing a steam generator having a functional element, generating steam in the steam generator, bringing the steam into contact with the active ingredient preparation, and then applying the steam, which contains the active ingredient preparation, to a textile to be steamed.

Abstract: A support element for an active ingredient for treating a piece of clothing, the support element being designed to have hot steam flowing therethrough transversely to a main extension plane and to enrich the steam with the active ingredient in the process. The invention is characterized in that the support element has a structure-stabilizing frame extending in the main plane and at least two chambers which are separated from one another, the active ingredient being stored in at least one of the chambers.

Abstract: A segment roll for use in a continuous casting machine includes a number of roll segments axially spaced apart and supported in bearings on a non-rotating shaft. Each roll segment is a self-contained unit including a sleeve-shaped outer mantle, an internal sleeve disposed coaxially within the outer mantle, and a bearing assembly disposed radially between the outer mantle and the inner sleeve within an annular recess disposed at each end of the roll segment. Each bearing assembly is spaced from an inner envelope surface of the internal sleeve and includes a bearing and a seal, wherein the internal sleeve is in non-rotatable contact with the non-rotating sleeve.

Abstract: A segment roll for use in a continuous casting machine includes a number of roll segments axially spaced apart and supported in bearings on a non-rotating shaft. Each roll segment is a self-contained unit including a sleeve-shaped outer mantle, an internal sleeve disposed coaxially within the outer mantle, and a bearing assembly disposed radially between the outer mantle and the inner sleeve within an annular recess disposed at each end of the roll segment. Each bearing assembly is spaced from an inner envelope surface of the internal sleeve and includes a bearing and a seal, wherein the internal sleeve is in non-rotatable contact with the non-rotating sleeve.

Abstract: A method and device for monitoring a bearing arrangement, having at least one bearing, in a housing of a roller journal bearing of a roller in a continuous casting installation are designed to initiate upkeep or repair work on the bearing arrangement at the correct time. The method involves measuring a value of a process quantity at the bearing or in an area adjoining the bearing, providing an evaluation device with the measured value of the process quantity, comparing the measured value with a stored preset value, and triggering a signal as soon as the measured value exceeds or falls below the stored preset value.

Abstract: A method and device for monitoring a bearing arrangement, having at least one bearing, in a housing of a roller journal bearing of a roller in a continuous casting installation are designed to initiate upkeep or repair work on the bearing arrangement at the correct time. The method involves measuring a value of a process quantity at the bearing or in an area adjoining the bearing, providing an evaluation device with the measured value of the process quantity, comparing the measured value with a stored preset value, and triggering a signal as soon as the measured value exceeds or falls below the stored preset value.

Abstract: A packing container for liquid products comprises a closure which opens and closes automatically when the pressure in the container varies, such that the container is easy to handle irrespective of its filling level and can be reliably secured to a wall or the like. The container also includes at least one flat side wall for securing it to a flat surface, and at least one concave or convex actuation surface in the region of opposing side walls such that the user can apply manual pressure.

Abstract: A process for producing a paste-form, substantially water-free detergent by heating a mixture of nonionic and anionic surfactants to a predetermined temperature, adding soap in particulate form to the heated mixture, then cooling the mixture, and adding builder components and a bleaching agent to the mixture.

Abstract: Storage stability of finely divided sodium percarbonate is improved by melt-coating of water-insoluble encapsulation agents.

Abstract: The production of paste-form, bleach-containing and substantially water-free detergents or cleaning preparations was to be improved by the direct use of hydrated zeolite. This was essentially done by impregnating the zeolite with 3 times to 10 times the quantity, based on its weight, of an organic polar deactivating agent which is liquid at room temperature and normal pressure and which has a dielectric constant at 20.degree. C. of at least 2.3 C.sup.2.

Abstract: A manufactured stannous sulfate granulate is suitable for electrolytically coloring anodized aluminum with metallic salts, where the granulate particles have a linear extension from 0.1 to 10 mm. Also disclosed are a process for manufacturing the same and using it for electrolytically coloring anodized aluminum with metallic salts. The manufactured stannous sulfate granulate is characterized by technical advantages, such as storage stability, easy dispensibility, and absence of dust, compared to conventionally used stannous sulfate powders.

Abstract: A phosphate-free liquid detergent containing anionic and nonionic surfactants, zeolite, and electrolyte system selected from carbonates, sulfates, chlorides, acetates and citrates with the proviso that the electrolyte system contain at least one carbonate and one sulfate, and water.