Abstract: The invention is a method for retreading a tire comprising the step of using a supercritical fluid as a carrier to spray a gum cushion layer on the outer surface (radially outermost) of the carcass of a tire. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the supercritical fluid is carbon dioxide. In one embodiment of the invention, the supercritical fluid is a mixture of a rubber product, a solvent, and a supercritical fluid carrier. In another embodiment of the invention, the gum cushion rubber delivered by the supercritical fluid forms a layer less than 300 microns thick between the new tread and the upper surface of the carcass of the tire after curing. In another embodiment of the invention, the gum cushion layer is delivered to the carcass by means of a supercritical fluid as a dual solution system, composed of one solution without sulfur, and one solution without accelerator.

Abstract: A standard grounding surface shape F0 becomes a maximum grounding length Lc at a tire equator C and becomes a shortest grounding length Lm between the tire equator C and a grounding edge TE. The shortest grounding length Lm is located in a region away from the tire equator C by a distance of 0.5 to 0.9 times of a tread half width TW. A rubber thickness t1 between the carcass cord and the belt cord is gradually increased outward in the axial direction of the tire from the tire equator, and the rubber thickness t1 in a half width position Q which is away from the tire equator by a distance of 0.55 times of the tread half width TW is set to 0.5 to 3.0 mm. A ratio t2q/t2c between a tread entire thickness t2q in the half width position Q and a tread entire thickness t2c in the tire equator is set to 1.01±0.05.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stud for a tyre comprising a socket-formed body portion (1), having at one end a hard metal peak (2) and at its other end a locking flange (3) retaining the stud in the tyre and being made of a light injection-mouldable material, such as plastic, the body portion (1) having a pin (4) extending towards the locking flange, with the tubular sleeve portion (5) of the locking flange fixed on top of this pin. The body portion (1) is conical so as to be clamped as a wedge into the corresponding conical sleeve portion (5).

Abstract: Halogenated isobutylene-co-alkylstyrene polymer, preferably halogenated isobutylene-co-methylstyrene polymer, even more preferably brominated isobutylene-co-paramethylstyrene polymer (BIMS), blends thereof, and blends with a second rubber, show improved heat resistance compared to butyl inner tube compositions, and retain the superior barrier properties of butyl inner tube compositions versus inner tube compositions with butyl/EP blends.

Abstract: In a pneumatic radial tire comprising a belt of at least two belt layers, in which the belt comprises a maximum-width belt layer containing many cords slantly arranged with respect to an equatorial plane of the tire and a narrow-width belt layer arranged at the outside of the maximum-width belt layer in the radial direction and containing many cords arranged in an oppositely inclined direction to the cords of the maximum-width belt layer, the belt end separation is controlled by arranging a reinforcing layer containing many cords arranged in an oppositely inclined direction to the cords of the maximum-width belt layer so as to overlap with an outer end portion of the maximum-width belt layer located outward from an outer end. of the narrow-width belt layer in the widthwise direction thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an electric device, wherein an adhesive applied on a flexible wiring board is heated to a first temperature to lower its viscosity to a sufficient level, after which a semiconductor chip is placed onto the adhesive at a preset location, so that no air is trapped in the adhesive. The adhesive is heated to a second temperature higher than the first temperature in a permanent bonding step to increase its viscosity, whereby any remaining voids are removed with residual adhesive being pushed aside. Having no voids in the adhesive, the resultant electric device is highly reliable in respect of conductivity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuously producing pasted positive and negative electrode plates from pasted lead or lead alloy expanded, punched or cast metal mesh strip for use in lead-acid batteries without the use of paper barriers. The heating of cutting devices such as roll-mounted die-cutters to a predetermined temperature range of at least about 150° C., preferably about 160 to 300° C., and more preferably about 180 to 210° C., eliminates sticking of the paste on the pasted metal mesh strip to the cutting devices and obviates the need for the paper barriers.

Abstract: Pile weatherstripping having an integral fin is made by wrapping a fin material around a traveling mandrel or band, winding pile material around the fin material and the band, attaching a pair of backer elements to the pile material along opposite edges of the band, and then cutting the fin material and the pile material to produce simultaneously two pile weatherstrips. Stationary and traveling elements may be employed to facilitate cutting and produce fin above the pile weatherstrips.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to carpet and method of making it. In one aspect, the carpet includes (a) a primary backing which has a face and a back surface, (b) a plurality of fibers attached to the primary backing and extending from the face of the primary backing and exposed at the back surface of the primary backing, (c) an adhesive backing, (d) an optional secondary backing adjacent to the adhesive backing, and (e) at least one homogeneously branched linear ethylene polymer. The method includes extrusion coating at least one homogeneously branched linear ethylene polymer onto the back surface of a primary backing to provide an adhesive backing. The method can include additional steps or procedures, either separately or in various combinations.

Abstract: A process for preparation of a tufted polyamide-type fiber carpet is provided. A primary backing tufted with yarn comprised of at least 85% by weight of fibers selected from the group nylon fibers, wool fibers, and blends thereof is provided. A molten polymer adhesive is provided on the back side of the tufted primary backing, the polymer adhesive consisting of at least 85% by weight of one or more ethylene copolymers each comprised of 50 to 95 weight % of ethylene, and 5-50 weight % of at least one comonomer selected from the group of esters and carboxylic acids. The tufted primary backing and the molten polymer adhesive layer are compressed under a moving belt that applies a pressure of at least 1 N/cm2 for a period of at least 5 seconds during which time the polymer adhesive remains in a molten state. The molten polymer adhesive then cooled to a temperature below the melting point of said molten adhesive. A secondary backing may be placed over the molten polymer adhesive on the back of the primary backing.

Abstract: An improvement in a process of forming ceramic articles comprising oil-based components or extrusion aids, the improvement including removing the oil-based components after drying and prior to firing by flowing a heated gas through the green ceramic honeycomb articles to evaporate and condense the oil-based components, with or without microwave radiation.

Abstract: A retreading method wherein a base composition and a cap composition are applied to a carcass (10) as two ribbons (14) and (16) extruded from separate extruders (18) and (20). The ribbons (14) and (16) can be layered and applied to a ready-to-retread carcass (10) simultaneously or, alternatively, the base ribbon (14) can be applied to the ready-to-retread carcass (10) first and the cap ribbon (16) applied thereafter. The carcass (10), with ribbons (14/16) applied thereto, is then inserted into an enclosed heated mold (22) and cured to complete the retread.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a tyre for vehicle wheels, of the type suitable for travelling on icy and/or snowy roads, comprising a tread band having an external surface containing a plurality of metal studs partially projecting from said external surface, comprising the steps of: manufacturing a green tyre; inserting and retaining said studs into specific seats provided in a vulcanization mould; inserting said green tyre into said mould; closing said mould; vulcanizing said green tyre, opening said mould to extract the cured tyre. Said seats are provided with a degree of clearance allowing the cured tyre to be extracted from the mould, at the opening of the latter, without interferring with said sectors and said studs to maintain their substantially perpendicular arrangement with respect to the external surface of the tread band.

Abstract: A drum for electrophotographic printing, which is easy to assemble and economical and which provides reliable electrophotographic charging and discharging. A drum core is provided and an exchangeable sleeve is applied to the outside of the drum core, which contains a layer made of an elastic, fiber-reinforced, and conductive plastic. Furthermore, the drum contains a layer made of an elastic, fiber-reinforced, conductive plastic. Due to the conductivity of the elastic, fiber-reinforced, conductive plastic, the electrostatic charges can flow to or from an object, whereby electrostatic illustration is made possible. The sleeve has high stability and high elasticity due to the above-mentioned characteristics and it can be charged or discharged as desired. The sleeve can be easily mounted on the drum core due to its light weight and high elasticity.

Abstract: A vehicle interior lining having very good sound absorbing properties and is air-permeable to air comprises an outside decorative layer, a barrier layer arranged on the rear side of the decorative layer, and a foamed layer which directly adjoins the barrier layer and is produced by back foaming. The barrier layer is formed from cellulose fleece and prevents the material used to form the foamed layer from seeping through to the decorative layer. The vehicle interior lining is air-permeable after the foamed layer is cured and can be used as, for example, a roof lining.

Abstract: The present invention aims at providing a production method capable of efficiently producing an anisotropic conductive connector having a structure wherein the center line of plural conductive paths penetrating in the thickness direction of a film substrate forms an angle with a line perpendicular to the principal plane of the film substrate, which shows high reliability of connection with the target.

Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a print media coating device that includes first and second web supplies, first and second web take-ups, and a fuser defining a media path therethrough. The first web supply and the first web take-up are positioned on one side of the media path and the second web supply and the second web take-up are positioned on the other side of the media path opposite the first web supply and the first web take-up. A first coating material web runs from the first web supply, along the media path through the fuser, to the first web take-up and a second coating material web runs from the second web supply, along the media path through the fuser, to the second web take-up. Another embodiment is directed to a method for coating print media that includes sandwiching the print media between two layers of coating material and then fusing the coating material to the print media.

Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a print media coating device that includes first and second web supplies, first and second web take-ups, and a fuser defining a print media path therethrough. The first web supply and the first web take-up are positioned on one side of the media path and the second web supply and the second web take-up are positioned on the other side of the media path opposite the first web supply and the first web take-up. A first coating material web runs from the first web supply, along the media path through the fuser, to the first web take-up and a second coating material web runs from the second web supply, along the media path through the fuser, to the second web take-up. A first peel bar is positioned immediately adjacent to the print media path, downstream from the fuser on the first side of the media path. A second peel bar is positioned immediately adjacent to the print media path downstream from the fuser and downstream from the first peel bar.

Abstract: A method of making an interior trim part, in accordance with the invention, includes the steps of applying a thermoset adhesive on a main body; preheating the main body after applying the adhesive on the main body; sufficiently inhibiting curing of the adhesive such that the preheated main body may be further heated and formed in a molding operation; applying a catalyst on the main body, the catalyst being configured to facilitate curing of the adhesive; and forming the main body in a heated mold to achieve a desired shape, wherein the mold sufficiently heats the adhesive and the catalyst to thereby enable sufficient curing of the adhesive.

Abstract: Two-component systems are described which are suitable for underlining, adhesive bonding of the crimped fold and sealing of auto body sections, particularly for crimped fold sealing of add-on vehicle parts. The two-component systems attain the requisite grip strength for mounting the add-on parts on the body as well as the requisite strength and dimensional stability for the production process up to and with the CIP passage, within the predetermined cycle time, on the basis of cross-linking of the sealant composition twice. In one embodiment, the surface of the two-component system is pre-cross-linked by a UV-induced reaction and by the cross-linking of the two-component system to the extent of portability. In addition, two-component systems are described which cross-link intentionally only partially up to a consistency that permits a rugged course of the process through cleaning baths and which harden completely only by means of a further hardening process, for instance in the CIP forced circulation oven.

Abstract: A page binding device for binding pages 11 from an inkjet printhead assembly 13. The device has an adhesive applicator 16 for applying adhesive to printed pages 11. The adhesive applicator 16 is adapted to eject adhesive onto the pages 11 as they are fed to the support tray. A page conveyor 12 for sequentially feeding pages 11 from the printhead assembly 13 to the support tray via the adhesive applicator 16. An air flow generator for generating an air flow 14 that prevents the pages 11 from contacting the adhesive applicator 16. Using an air cushion and a non-contact adhesive applicator avoids the paper buckling problems associated with contact adhesive applicators.

Abstract: A page binding device for binding pages 11 from a printer. The device having a support tray 18 for receiving and stacking printed pages 11 to form a bound document, and an adhesive applicator 16 for applying a two part adhesive to the printed pages. The two part adhesive has a first part and a second part, wherein the first part and the second part must contact eachother to form an adhesive bond. The adhesive applicator 16 applies the first part of the adhesive to one side of the printed pages and the second part to the opposite side of the page 11. The printed pages 11 are stacked in the support tray 18 such that the first part of the adhesive on one page 11 contacts the second part of the adhesive on the adjacent page in the adjacent page in the stack.

Abstract: A page binding device for binding pages 11 from an inkjet printhead assembly 13. The device has an adhesive applicator 16 for applying adhesive to printed pages 11. The adhesive applicator 16 is adapted to apply adhesive onto the pages 11 as they are fed to the support tray. A page conveyor 12 for sequentially feeding pages 11 from the printhead assembly 13 to the support tray via the adhesive applicator 16. The adhesive applicator 16 is adapted to apply adhesive to a trailing edge of each page, the trailing edge extending transverse to the paper path. By applying the adhesive to the trailing edge of the page, it is not necessary to precisely synchronize the motion of the adhesive applicator with the velocity of the paper fed along the paper path.

Abstract: High green strength reactive hot melt adhesives are prepared using crystalline monofunctional reactants.

Abstract: In an apparatus for etching a glass substrate according to the present invention, impurities that are attached to the surface of a glass substrate, which are formed by assembling a color filter substrate and a TFT substrate provided in the etching bath filled with etchant, are removed by using ultrasonic oscillation generated from an ultrasonic oscillator, by which a glass substrate having uniform thickness and surface is obtained.

Abstract: A gas injection system (10) is provided for a processing reactor and a method is provided for reducing transport of particulate material onto a substrate (12) during process gas start-up. The system (10) includes a two-way valve (40) having an inlet (42) connected to a mass flow controller (30), and first and second outlets (44, 46). The system (10) includes a principle gas feed line (50) connecting the first outlet (44) of the valve (40) to an inject plate (24) within a vacuum chamber (20) at a position above a substrate (12), and a start-up line (60) connecting the second outlet (46) to an orifice (62) in the chamber (20) at a position not above the substrate (12). Alternatively, the system includes a valve having an inlet connected to the mass flow controller, and a first outlet. In the alternative system, a first gas feed line connects the first outlet of the valve to the inject plate (24), and an acoustical dampening device is provided within the first gas feed line.

Abstract: An inductively coupled plasma (ICP) generating apparatus includes an evacuated reaction chamber, an antenna installed at an upper portion of the reaction chamber to induce an electric field for ionizing reaction gas supplied into the reaction chamber and generating plasma, and an radio frequency (RF) power source connected to the antenna to apply radio frequency power to the antenna, wherein the antenna has a plurality of coils having different radiuses, at least one of the coils being a serpentine coil bent in a zigzag pattern. Capacitors are connected between the RF power source and a matching network and between the matching network and the antenna, in parallel with the antenna, to induce a LC resonance phenomenon. With the ICP generating apparatus having the above structure, it is possible to reduce antenna inductance, suppress capacitive coupling, and improve plasma uniformity. It is also possible to discharge and sustain plasma efficiently using the LC resonance phenomenon.

Abstract: An hand application tool for laying a sealant spacer strip along a glass sheet for forming insulating glass units having a handle with first and second ends; a base having freely rotatable rollers connected to the first end of the handle; and a housing connected to the first end of said handle and to the base the housing having a positioning roller, at least one guide pin and a housing roller wherein the at least one guide pin and the housing roller form a guideway for deploying the adhesive strip and the housing roller provides pressure for applying the sealant spacer strip onto the glass sheet.

Abstract: Within the scope of the manufacturing of a tyre, a belt structure (2) is manufactured by means of strip-like segments (5) each comprising parallel strips incorporated in an elastomeric layer, sequentially laid in mutual circumferential approach relationship onto a toroidal support (3). During the laying of each segment (5), an angular rotation of the toroidal support (3) is caused about an axis of correction (Y-Y) radial to the axis of rotation (X-X) of the toroidal support itself, situated in substantially barycentric position relative to the segment (5) which is about to be laid. A perfect match is thereby assured of each strip-like segment (5) with the adjacent strip-like segments, even when the toroidal support (3) presents a crown area with curvilinear cross section profile.

Abstract: An apparatus for decorating sections comprises:

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention includes a housing, a first coating module supported in the housing and a second coating module supported in the housing. The first coating module is positioned on one side of coating media path and the second coating module is positioned on the other side of the coating media path. A panel in the housing is positioned immediately opposite the outer shell of the coating module to define a bypass media path that diverges from the coating media path and passes along the second coating module. In another embodiment, the invention includes a first web delivery system, a second web delivery system, a fuser operative along a first media path between the first and second web delivery systems, and a second media path bypassing the fuser.

Abstract: Provided is a label peeling mechanism for a continuous label strip, by which a continuous label strip obtained by provisionally attaching multiple adhesive label pieces to the front surface of a sheet-shaped backing strip at predetermined intervals and winding the backing strip with the label pieces to a roll shape is conveyed, and the label pieces are peeled and separated from the backing strip, the label peeling mechanism including: a first conveying unit (platen roller 10, for example) that conveys the continuous label strip in a first direction (S1 direction) in which the label pieces are continuously arranged; a label peeling member, that is disposed along the first direction so as to be spaced from the first conveying unit by a predetermined distance, is abutted against the underside of the backing strip of the continuous label strip conveyed by the first conveying unit, and peels the label pieces from the backing strip; a second conveying unit (platen roller 10 and peeling roller 20, for example) that

Abstract: A low temperature process for the dehydration and reconstitution of aqueous diluted glycol bearing deicing fluids using induced airflow (3a,3b,3c) and low temperature thermal sources (4a,4b,4c, 21a,21b,21c) to reduce the water concentration in aqueous diluted glycol bearing deicing fluids (22a,22b,22c). The invention employs the ability for air to vaporize water at low vapor pressures and temperatures in a direct contacting device (5a,5b,5c). The relative vapor pressure of glycol to water at low temperatures assures the preferential vaporization of water rather than glycol, thereby providing dehydration and effective reconstitution of the dilute fluids. The invention further defines a configuration wherein the degree of reconstitution accrues through a sequential series of contacting stages (5a, 5b, 5c). The effect is a net reduction of the glycol vapor pressure, thereby affording improved energy efficiency and reduced glycol carryover.

Abstract: A double-layer drape includes an upper beam and a composition of window curtain to link to the upper beam. The composition of window curtain includes an inner layer and an outward one; both layers are formed by different shade cloths. The outward layer is a previous-to-light curtain; whereas the inner layer comprises a plurality of opaque curtains. The inner layer curtains are connected to the previous-to-light curtain by up-and-down overlapping, in addition, the opaque curtains can be simultaneously folded upwards or hung over downwards through pulling operating cords by a user to achieve the indoor anti-dazzling or semi-opaque effects.

Abstract: A cellular structure such as a honeycomb window treatment and method for making the cellular structure is provided by securing a plurality of rows of elongated cells to one another. Each of the plurality of rows is constructed by providing a first longitudinally extending length of material. This first material includes a first surface and a second surface. The first material further includes a lesser width portion and a greater width portion. A second longitudinally extending length of material is also provided. The second material also includes a first surface and a second surface of the first material. The second surface of the second material is secured to the first surface over the greater width portion of the first material along a plurality longitudinally extending locations, preferably defined by glue or adhesive lines, on the second surface of the second material to form a row.

Abstract: A door panel comprises several interlocking panel members. The panel members can be extrusions that are readily cut to length to create assembled door panels that match doorways of various widths. The ability to readily provide a door panel in various widths and lengths makes such a panel particularly useful as a replacement panel whose size needs to match that of existing door panels. In some embodiments, a physical property of the panel member's extruded material varies from one panel member to another and/or varies within a single panel member to provide a door panel with certain desirable characteristics.

Abstract: A substantially rectangular or square sunshade formed of a static adhesive material is releasably mounted on an automobile's window. The sunshade comprises an elongated guide member along a lower edge thereof, the guide member being formed of relatively hard plastics, and the guide member being concealed in a lengthwise groove in an intermediate portion of the automobile's doorframe when the window is closed with a predetermined gap being formed between the guide member and an adjacent intermediate edge of the doorframe so as to permit a free passing of the guide member either through the groove into an interior cavity of the doorframe or out of the interior cavity prior to being concealed in the groove.

Abstract: The present invention is a targeted marketing sun visor for a vehicle windshield. Generally, the targeted marketing sun visor comprises a pliable body having an interior side and an exterior side, the interior side having a plurality of information components directed to a targeted group. It is preferred that the information components include, but are not limited to, advertisements, maps, an index of advertisers, and a tracking device for incentive identification. The exterior side of the targeted marketing sun visor can contain artwork. It is preferred that the artwork be directed to the targeted group.

Abstract: A method of processing papermaking fiber includes characterizing the initial color of the pulp and the color of the pulp after treatment with a phloroglucinol stain. The color response of the pulp to the stain has been found to be a better indicator of processing needs for secondary pulps in particular and in any event is selective for untreated groundwood as opposed to conventional groundwood identification methods. The color difference is used to target a suitable product for the pulp, to aid in bleaching/deinking strategy or to enable optimization of fiber blending for particular products. In a preferred embodiment the process includes determining changes in CIE L*, a*, b* and brightness values before and after staining of the pulp.

Abstract: This invention refers to a method for producing pulp in an alkaline digesting process comprising the following steps: charging lignocellulosic material to a digester system; pre-treating said lignocellulosic material with an impregnation liquor and subsequently with a hotter liquor containing black liquor, simultaneously displacing spent liquor; heating and cooking said lignocellulosic material to produce cooked lignocellulosic material and cooking liquor; displacing a portion of said cooking liquor at cooking temperature from said digester to a first section by supplying a washing liquid; further displacing a second portion of displaced liquor from said digester system to at least a second section by supplying further washing liquid until the temperature of said second portion of displaced liquor drops to a temperature of at least about the boiling point of said cooking liquor at atmospheric pressure, said second portion of displaced liquor having a dry solids content substantially lower than the initial dry

Abstract: Discrete particles of cellulosic material are flowable and meterable. They are easily dispersible in an aqueous or a dry medium. The particles comprise singulated cellulose fibers that have been densified. The particles have a density of at least 0.3 g/cc.

Abstract: An absorbent tissue layer comprises at least one ply where the density of the layer is equal to or less than 130 kg/m3 and the elastic recovery value of the layer is greater than 90%, more preferably 95%, and most preferably 98%. The invention also relates to a product such as a roll or bundle of tissue layer where the elastic recovery value of the layer is greater than 90%, more preferably 95%, and most preferably 98%, and the density of the roll or the bundle is 200 to 300 kg/m3. The ratio between the density of the layer, when it has been separated from the roll or the bundle, and the density of the roll or the bundle is less than 0.65, and the density of the layer when separated from the roll or the bundle is 30 to 130 kg/m3.

Abstract: A method of making a spirally wound dry bonded paperboard structure. The method includes adding a radio frequency active adhesive to the paperboard pulp stock during the paperboard fabrication process to first produce an RF active adhesive impregnated paperboard. The impregnated paperboard is then exposed to an RF energy field prior to or during winding, which activates the adhesive. The invention eliminates the need to apply a water-based adhesive to the paperboard prior to forming the structure, thereby reducing water migration into the paperboard.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for topical application of compositions containing a chemical additive onto a paper web. The present invention is also directed to paper products formed from the method. In general, the method includes the steps of applying a composition containing a chemical additive onto a first side of a paper web. The paper web is then wound into a roll. During winding, a portion of the composition transfers from the first side of the web to the second side of the web. Thus, both sides of the web become treated with the composition through a single application of the composition to the web.

Abstract: Method and assembly for forming a paper or board web and a product made using the method. According to the method, the web (11) is made from fibers and then the web (11) is treated with pigment particles. The web is treated with microscopic pigment particles whose average size is so small as to permit the particles to adhere to each other by van der Waals forces. The particles are transferred to the web and adhered thereto advantageously using an ion-blast technique.

Abstract: The invention concerns a precipitate silica suspension, said silica containing, bound to its surface at least a metal element at least divalent. The invention is characterised in that the silica particles have a median diameter in volume less than 2 &mgr;m. The invention further concerns the use of said suspension as paper filler and more particularly for enhancing printing properties.

Abstract: A loudspeaker diaphragm manufacturing apparatus of the present invention comprises; a paper tank, a pulp dispersion reservoir tank connected to the paper tank, a stirring means provided in the paper tank, a water inlet unit connected to the paper tank, a drain unit disposed under the paper tank, and a paper mold disposed at the bottom of the paper tank or in the drain unit, wherein a sectional area of the drain unit is larger than the plane area of the paper mold. The drain unit may be further provided with a water flow control plate in a draining direction of the paper mold. According to the manufacturing apparatus and the manufacturing method of the present invention, diaphragms with very uniform internal composition and diaphragms with intentionally varied internal composition in accordance with required sound characteristics can be mass-produced with good reproducibility.

Abstract: A paper machine for manufacturing a fiber web traveling in a machine direction and having a tail includes at least one rope defining a rope nip. A threading arm assembly is positioned in association with the rope nip. The threading arm includes a frame and a diverter carried by the frame. The diverter is movable to divert the tail in a direction transverse to the machine direction toward the rope nip.

Abstract: A machine for the manufacture or treatment of a material web, in particular of a paper or cardboard web, including a rope guide for the threading of a marginal web strip. The rope guide has two endless ropes which can be brought together to form a rope nip and whose run course can be correspondingly changed for the positioning of the rope nip in a threading position within a plane extending in the machine running direction and perpendicular to the material web.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for profiling a fibre web (W) with a shoe roll (10). The shoe roll (10) has an opposite counter-roll (3), with a roll nip (4) between the shoe roll and the counter-roll. The shoe roll (10) has a static roll fram (5), a shoe element (2) located at the roll nip (4) and an endless belt (6) rotating about the shoe element (2) and the static roll frame (5). A lubricating cycle (71) is provided between the endless belt (6) and the shoe element (2) in the roll nip. As the fibre web (W) passes through the roll nip, its surface is profiled by loading the loading element (8). Before or after the shoe element (2), the shoe roll (10) has a profiling strip (1) extending substantially from one end to the other of the other of the shoe roll in the longitudinal axis direction of this. The profiling strip (1) can be pressurised so as to be able to perform thickness profiling of the surface of the fibre web (W).