Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for producing a decorated wall or floor panel, comprising the method steps: a) providing a first molten polymer mass and a second molten polymer mass; b) extruding the molten polymer masses, wherein in particular each polymer mass is extruded by a separate extruder, wherein the molten polymer masses are layered on top of each other; c) expelling the layered molten polymer masses through a die; d) calibrating the layered molten polymer masses in order to form a plate-shaped carrier comprising at least one carrier layer comprising the first polymer mass and a sealable layer contacting the carrier layer and comprising the second polymer mass. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to plate-shaped carriers and decorative panels produced in this way, and to a device for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A method for producing a decorated wall or floor panel comprises: a) providing a first molten polymer mass and a second molten polymer mass; b) extruding the molten polymer masses, wherein in particular each polymer mass is extruded by a separate extruder, wherein the molten polymer masses are layered on top of each other; c) expelling the layered molten polymer masses through a die; and d) calibrating the layered molten polymer masses in order to form a plate-shaped carrier comprising at least one carrier layer comprising the first polymer mass and a sealable layer contacting the carrier layer and comprising the second polymer mass. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to plate-shaped carriers and decorative panels produced in this way, and to a device for carrying out the method.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for producing a decorated wall or floor panel, comprising the method steps: a) providing a first molten polymer mass and a second molten polymer mass; b) extruding the molten polymer masses, wherein in particular each polymer mass is extruded by a separate extruder, wherein the molten polymer masses are layered on top of each other; c) expelling the layered molten polymer masses through a die; d) calibrating the layered molten polymer masses in order to form a plate-shaped carrier comprising at least one carrier layer comprising the first polymer mass and a sealable layer contacting the carrier layer and comprising the second polymer mass. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to plate-shaped carriers and decorative panels produced in this way, and to a device for carrying out the method.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for separating scrap produced during the manufacture of extruded sheets, wherein an extrudate of an extruder is fed to a calender comprising a plurality of temperature-controlled calender rollers, an actual temperature of at least one calender roll is measured, the actual temperature is compared with a nominal temperature provided for this calender roller, and in the case that a difference between the actual temperature and the nominal temperature lies outside a predefined tolerance amount, a part of an in particular endless semi-finished product exiting the calender is discharged as scrap. By treating that part of the semi-finished product which has been exposed to the wrong temperature as scrap, it is particularly easy to identify sheets that do not meet the desired quality requirements essentially without additional measuring effort, so that it is possible to easily discharge scrap produced during the manufacture of extruded sheets.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a method for producing a decorative panel comprising the application of a film (12) to a substrate (14), having the method steps: a) providing a substrate (14) that is to be provided with the film (12), b) providing a film (12), and c) applying the film (12) to at least one subregion of the substrate (14), wherein d) the film (12) is electrostatically charged before being applied to the substrate (14), wherein e) the substrate (14) is electrostatically charged before the film (12) is applied to the substrate (14), wherein f) the electrostatic charging of the substrate (14) and of the film (12) is performed such that the film (12) and the substrate (14) are oppositely electrostatically charged, g) introducing locking means at edges of the substrate (14), and h) applying a decoration to the substrate (14) before the film (12) is applied to the substrate (14), or applying a decoration to the film (12)

Abstract: A production line for manufacturing extruded plates, comprises a conveyor for conveying a semifinished product, an edge cutting device for cutting off an edge area of the semifinished product to present a plate-shaped endless base profile, and a separating device for separating individual plates from the endless base profile. A distance (D) between the separating device and the edge cutting device in the conveying direction is dimensioned such that, between an average temperature T1 of the semifinished product during cutting of the edge area in the edge cutting device and an average temperature T2 of the endless base profile during separation, there is a temperature difference T1?T2 of 2 K?T1?T2?15 K. Due to distance (D) within an optimum temperature range, further processing of the cut off edge areas is essentially neutral in terms of installation space.

Abstract: A method for starting up a production line for manufacturing extruded plates, wherein an extruded semi-finished product comprising a free end is pressed towards a conveying device, wherein the conveying device is configured to pull the semi-finished product to a separating device, wherein a conveyor belt extending in the conveying direction is placed on the conveying device, the free end of the semi-finished product is pressed onto the conveyor belt, the conveyor belt is pulled together with the semi-finished product towards the separating device, and the free end of the semi-finished product arriving at the separating device is introduced into the separating device, while the conveyor belt is pulled away from the semi-finished product upstream of the separating device. This enables a cost-effective production of panels made from the plates.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for producing a decorated wall or floor panel, comprising the method steps: a) providing a first molten polymer mass and a second molten polymer mass; b) extruding the molten polymer masses, wherein in particular each polymer mass is extruded by a separate extruder, wherein the molten polymer masses are layered on top of each other; c) expelling the layered molten polymer masses through a die; d) calibrating the layered molten polymer masses in order to form a plate-shaped carrier comprising at least one carrier layer comprising the first polymer mass and a sealable layer contacting the carrier layer and comprising the second polymer mass. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to plate-shaped carriers and decorative panels produced in this way, and to a device for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A method for starting up a production line for manufacturing extruded plates, wherein an extruded semi-finished product comprising a free end is pressed towards a conveying device, wherein the conveying device is configured to pull the semi-finished product to a separating device, wherein a conveyor belt extending in the conveying direction is placed on the conveying device, the free end of the semi-finished product is pressed onto the conveyor belt, the conveyor belt is pulled together with the semi-finished product towards the separating device, and the free end of the semi-finished product arriving at the separating device is introduced into the separating device, while the conveyor belt is pulled away from the semi-finished product upstream of the separating device. This enables a cost-effective production of panels made from the plates.

Abstract: A production line for manufacturing extruded plates, comprises a conveyor for conveying a semifinished product, an edge cutting device for cutting off an edge area of the semifinished product to present a plate-shaped endless base profile, and a separating device for separating individual plates from the endless base profile. A distance (D) between the separating device and the edge cutting device in the conveying direction is dimensioned such that, between an average temperature T1 of the semifinished product during cutting of the edge area in the edge cutting device and an average temperature T2 of the endless base profile during separation, there is a temperature difference T1?T2 of 2 K?T1?T2?15 K. Due to distance (D) within an optimum temperature range, further processing of the cut off edge areas is essentially neutral in terms of installation space.

Abstract: Illumination techniques and related devices are disclosed. In some cases, a lighting device configured as described herein may include a front luminaire configured to emit white light and a back luminaire configured to emit colored light. The lighting device can be operatively coupled with controller circuitry programmed or otherwise configured, for example, with one or more algorithms which control the light output of the front and/or back luminaire so as to provide tunability. In some cases, device output may be controlled so as to: (1) simulate lighting conditions/patterns corresponding to the daytime/nighttime on Earth; (2) support/alter physiological processes; and/or (3) provide a specific ambient lighting for a given space. In some instances, a system of multiple such lighting devices can be provided, and in some cases, communication between constituent lighting devices may be provided. In some instances, the lighting device may be mountable as a sconce or other lighting fixture.

Abstract: Illumination techniques and related devices are disclosed. In some cases, a lighting device configured as described herein may include a front luminaire configured to emit white light and a back luminaire configured to emit colored light. The lighting device can be operatively coupled with controller circuitry programmed or otherwise configured, for example, with one or more algorithms which control the light output of the front and/or back luminaire so as to provide tunability. In some cases, device output may be controlled so as to: (1) simulate lighting conditions/patterns corresponding to the daytime/nighttime on Earth; (2) support/alter physiological processes; and/or (3) provide a specific ambient lighting for a given space. In some instances, a system of multiple such lighting devices can be provided, and in some cases, communication between constituent lighting devices may be provided. In some instances, the lighting device may be mountable as a sconce or other lighting fixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for reducing mold contamination in an injection molding process by using a mixture of nitrile rubbers, in the range of from 0.1-0.5 wt. % of fatty acids and optionally further additives.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product are disclosed for diagnosing and recovering from I/O subsystem errors. A data processing system includes a computer which includes a power subsystem and at least one I/O subsystem. A determination is made that an error occurred in the I/O subsystem. Registers in integrated circuits included within the I/O subsystem are accessed utilizing the power subsystem in order to diagnose the error while the I/O subsystem is in an error state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of rubber mixtures containing copolymers based on an unsaturated olefinic nitrile, a conjugated diene and optionally a polymerizable carboxylic acid, at least one non-polar rubber and at least one polar synthetic plasticizer for the production of tires.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing emulsion polymers with very high purity.

Abstract: The present invention concerns rubber compounds containing at least one NSBR terpolymer and at least one polar synthetic plasticizer, a process for their production and their use to produce rubber moldings of all types.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rubber mixtures containing at least one quaternary polymer and at least one polar synthetic plasticizer, to a process for their production and to their use in the production of rubber molded bodies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for reducing mold contamination in an injection molding process by using a mixture of nitrile rubbers, in the range of from 0.1-0.5 wt. % of fatty acids and optionally further additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to rubber mixtures containing a terpolymer (NSBR) based on an unsaturated olefinic nitrile, a vinyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene, a non-polar rubber and a special mineral oil. The rubber mixtures according to the present invention have, in particular, an improved wet-skid behavior compared to rubber mixtures to which the conventional aromatic mineral oils have been added.