Abstract: The disclosure relates to an ironing device comprising an iron having an electrically heated and temperature regulated sole, at least one temperature sensor positioned in the vicinity of said sole, and a heater connected to an external electric supply. A temperature regulator is positioned remote from the iron for controlling the current supply to the heater and is responsive to the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor has at least one temperature-dependent resistor and at least one compensating resistor connected with the temperature-dependent resistor. An actual-valve input sets the desired temperature of the sole. The temperature-dependent resistor is also connected to the actual-value input.

Abstract: A method for the continuous processing of laminar flexible workpieces, especially in the production of leather, shoes or clothing is disclosed. The method involves the pressing, especially hot-press gluing of workpieces wherein the workpieces are conveyed along a continuous path in pressure zones comprising at least one low-pressure zone on the input side for spreading or smoothing the workpieces and at least one succeeding high-pressure zone for pressing the workpieces. The workpieces are preferably conveyed in a generally upwardly direction from the inlet toward an outlet generally superposed above and in a direction opposite the inlet feed of the workpieces.