Abstract: A parallel power chuck for clamping two ends of a shaft or similar workpiece for machining using two centering mechanisms. The centering mechanisms independently operate from a single internal actuation mechanism and clamp each end of the shaft regardless of shaft size from end to end. The internal actuation mechanism further equalizes applied clamping force after compensating for size variation.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing a multi-layered flat fibrous structure, especially a floor covering, having a surface or wear layer, a base or carrier layer and optionally further layers. The base or carrier layer is first produced from a multi-layered non-woven fabric in a mechanical non-woven formation device. Elements forming the surface or wear layer are then applied to the base or carrier layer. Before application, a distribution of the elements which differ in terms of their geometrical shape is standardized in such a way that the surface or wear layer is substantially repeat-free. The elements forming the surface or wear layer are then joined at least to the base or carrier layer.

Abstract: A cleaning device is provided for cleaning pipes and receptacles. A handle is disposed on one end of the post, and a cleaning head is disposed on the other end. The cleaning head has at least one cleaning element. The cleaning head has a longitudinal section with an outer contour that is rotationally symmetrical to the longitudinal axis of the cleaning head. At least a portion of the outer contour has a circumferential projection and/or a reduced diameter section.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing a multi-layered flat fibrous structure, especially a floor covering, having a surface or wear layer, a base or carrier layer and optionally further layers. The base or carrier layer is first produced from a multi-layered non-woven fabric in a mechanical non-woven formation device. Elements forming the surface or wear layer are then applied to the base or carrier layer. Before application, a distribution of the elements which differ in terms of their geometrical shape is standardized in such a way that the surface or wear layer is substantially repeat-free. The elements forming the surface or wear layer are then joined at least to the base or carrier layer.

Abstract: An equalizing chuck assembly for heavy duty application includes a chucking assembly having a plurality of rocker arms operably connected to an actuator by a plurality of toggle links. Jaw members are disposed on one end of the rocker arms and a counterweight is disposed on an opposite end of the rocker arms. The equalizing chuck assembly utilizes a plurality of equalizing plates interconnected between the actuator and the rocker arm to provide a degree of adjustment to accommodate eccentricities within the workpiece to be held by the chucking assembly.