Abstract: A lip rolling machine for thermoformed containers in which the rim heating oven is mounted to be swingable out of its operative position for ready access to the machine components for servicing or set up. The oven is also readily detachable to be removed for convenient servicing of the oven. Guide rod adjustment mechanisms are provided for each end of the guide rods allowing the guide rod spacing at each end to be adjusted by radial in unison movement of the ends by a series of pivoting interlinked arms moved by a handle integral with one arm in each series. A stop arrangement including a threaded rod, and Bridgeport clamps positively secures each handle in an adjusted position. An adjustable transition conveyor is provided at the entrance of the machine with one end raisable by pivoting about a drive pulley axis at the other end to accommodate different sizes of containers.

Abstract: An apparatus for evenly distributing forces around a die mounted to an extruder barrel includes a barrel flange mounted around the extruder barrel, the barrel flange providing a flange sealing face and a first angular cam surface, and a die adapter for carrying the die, the die adapter providing an adapter sealing face that opposes the flange sealing face, and a second angular cam surface. The apparatus further includes a pair of opposed clamshells each with a semi-circle opening and a lock channel facing each other, each lock channel having angled cam surfaces facing the first and second angular cam surfaces.

Abstract: A frame for a die casting machine, including a first side, a second side, a toggle endpiece and a die endpiece opposite the toggle endpiece, one of the first and second sides having an upper frame member with a die end and a toggle end, the die end being releasably secured to the die endpiece, and a lower frame member integrally joined to the die endpiece and the toggle endpiece, the other of the first and second sides having upper and lower frame members integrally joined to the die and toggle endpieces.

Abstract: An extruder head assembly has a main stationary part adapted to be connected to a plurality of extruders, two head parts pivotal on the main part, and respective actuators associated with the pivotal head parts and having piston rods movable along respective longitudinal axes from the respective pivotal head parts to the stationary part. At least one of the actuators is mounted directly on the respective pivotal head part. Latches including interengaging formations on the stationary part and an outer end of the rod of the one actuator lock the pivotal head parts tightly against the stationary main part.

Abstract: A molding fixture for carrying tooling plates that can be interchanged with one another without having to remove the tooling plates from the molding fixture, with the molding fixture having a first platen for supporting a first tooling fixture located on a first frame and a second frame pivotally connected with respect to the first frame to permit movement of the second frame from a closed position to an open position relative to the first frame, with the second frame having at platen-support pod with a first tooling plate and a second tooling plate located on opposite sides of the platen-support pod, with the platen-support pod pivotally mounted in the frame to permit 180-degree pivoting of the platen-support pod with respect to second frame to permit interchanging the location of first tooling plate with the second tooling plate without having to remove either the first or the second tooling plate from the platen-support pod.

Abstract: A parison extrusion head includes a cylindrical body, a programing rod in the body, a die pin on the end of the rod, and a die ring mounted on the end of the body by a clamp assembly having a pair of clamp arms which are connected to the body by hinges and are rotated between a closed position holding the die ring on the body an open position permitting free removal of the die ring. The clamp arms carry bolts used to move the die ring laterally and adjust the thickness of the extruded parison.

Abstract: A device to mix and extrude various ingredients including pastas, pastries, baked goods, hors d'oeuvres, and cookies. The device includes novel measuring, mixing and extrusion arrangements including: an automatic measuring cup; a way to continuously mix and extrude ingredients without intervening cleanings; a mixing and extrusion feed for handling different consistencies of ingredients; an integrated automatic cutter; motor cooling and extruded ingredient drying; as well as various safety devices.

Abstract: A mixing system is provided for mixing and dispensing measured volumes of kneaded material. The system includes an adjustable frame, top and side feeder assemblies, a cutter assembly. The top feeder assembly is secured to the frame and maintains a supply of raw kneadable material and minor ingredients to the side feeder assembly. The side feeder assembly includes an input housing, receiving raw material from the top feeder assembly and a preblender housing in communication with the input housing. A pair of oppositely rotating helical screws are disposed within the input and preblender housings for transporting the kneadable material to the kneader cylinder. The input and preblender housings are detachably connected to one another and slidably mounted on the frame, for selective movement between operating and cleaning positions. The preblender housing is also rotatably mounted on the frame, which further facilitates cleaning the unit.

Abstract: An extrusion head having a stationary part fixed on an extrusion installation having a plurality of extrusion cylinders supplying an extrudate formed from several components. The stationary part has extrudate flow channels each in communication with a respective extrusion cylinder and a common extrusion die. Two pivotable outer parts pivotally hinged on the stationary part are selectively swingable individually between open and closed positions by respective piston-cylinder units. The two outer parts define an extrusion orifice for the die in their closed position. A pair of locking piston-cylinders provided with hammerhead piston rods hold the respective outer parts clamped against the stationary during an extrusion. Actuator piston-cylinder units selectively swing the piston rods of the locking piston-cylinder units clear of the outer parts for opening them for cleaning extrudate channels or for an extrusion die change.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for producing a long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin compositions by initially loosening a continuous fiber bundle by a fiber loosening device so as to form a moving web-like continuous fiber bundle. At least one side of the moving web-like continuous fiber bundle which passes through the die is coated with a thermoplastic resin melt extruded through a slit disposed in the die by an extruder. The slit has substantially the same width as that of the web-like continuous fiber bundle to provide an even supply of the resin melt in the width direction of the web-like continuous fiber bundle. However, the slit has a spacing which changes at a point in the widthwise direction of the web-like continuous fiber bundle so as to be increased as the point is more remote from a feed port and have a constant spacing in the flowing direction of the thermoplastic resin melt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a granulation apparatus for strand material having pull-in apparatus for gripping the strand material and transporting it to a counter knife, a knife roll cooperating with the counter knife for cutting the strand material into granulate, and a housing accomodating the pull-in apparatus, the counter knife and the knife roll, wherein a motor driving the knife roll and the pull-in apparatus is arranged beside the housing and is connected by means of a drive axle to the rotating components contained in the housing, and wherein the motor and the housing are mounted on a common support.

Abstract: A mechanism for making granulated material from a viscous substance includes a vessel charged with the substance and having a discharge opening arrangement for discharging the substance onto a cooling surface. A belt travels across the vessel, the belt having openings arranged to periodically come into alignment with the discharge opening arrangement to allow the substance to fall onto the cooling surface. The discharge opening arrangement comprises a plurality of rows of discharge openings. Each row extends transversely of the longitudinal direction of belt travel, and the rows are spaced apart in that longitudinal direction. The vessel openings of each row are offset in the transverse direction with respect to the vessel openings of other rows. A collection arrangement collects residual substance falling from the belt and returns the substance onto the belt at a location upstream of the vessel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for coating a thread with a thermoplastic organic material. This device, which is mounted in the manner of a cross head at the end of an extruder, comprises an inlet aperture followed by a hollow punch, of which the conduit opens into a central duct, the said duct being connected to the extruder by way of a supply chamber, part of this device being movable or removable, and displacement of the said part enabling the said device to be opened and closed along its entire height, from its periphery to its axis. Application to the production of composite products.

Abstract: A method for forming a surgical clip and fixture for use therein includes molding a polymeric clip body, the clip body having hinged legs, the polymer of the clip body being substantially amorphous. The clip body can then be moved to a desired configuration while being subjected to a temperature above the glass transition temperature. The molded clip body is then heated to a temperature within the crystallization range for a period of time sufficient to impart at least 20% crystallinity thereto to impart a spring back property. Also disclosed herein is a fixture for forming a surgical clip in accordance with this method.

Abstract: A screw extruder, for use with or without a calender, has a divided or split extruder head with upper and lower parts or halves hingedly mounted on a collar secured to a flange at the discharge end of the extruder cylinder. Each of the upper and lower extruder halves is movable between an open innoperative position and a closed operative position by a piston cylinder unit acting between a fixture on the respective extruder head part and a fixture on the extruder cylinder. When in closed position, the upper and lower extruder head parts or halves are pressed toward one another by a pair of vertical piston-cylinder units, each having a cylinder with lower end engaging the upper extruder head part and a projection on a piston rod engaging the lower extruder head part. The vertical piston-cylinder units are mounted on pivoted carriers mounted on the collar on the extruder cylinder. The two carriers are interconnected by a horizontal piston-cylinder and are also movable vertically.

Abstract: Making a tire mold by spraying molten atomized metal on a model to form a metal shell and then reinforcing the shell with a resin backing to form a mold segment for the tire mold. Modular shoe container assemblies have replaceable backing members for making different size molds and flat plate spacers for providing different thicknesses of the mold segment. In one embodiment a slide block is used for one side of the cavity whereby a sole plate is eliminated.

Abstract: To simplify the cleaning and maintenance of a meltblowing head, the lips defining with the spinneret the flowing slits adjusting the row of orifices can be swung away from the spinneret on respective lip guides pivotally connected to respective setback bars. The setback bars can be adjusted and locked in place with respect to the blowing housing and the lips can be adjusted and locked in place relative to the lip guides independently of the swinging action.

Abstract: In a thermoplastic material extrusion line having a melt extruder, a gear pump, and a die aligned with one another, the gear pump is supported on a hinged articulable arm for swinging movement into and out of operative disposition in alignment with the extruder to simplify realignment of the gear pump with the extruder and the die whenever it becomes necessary to remove the gear pump from the line for maintenance or service.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling in a variably controllable fashion the width of an extruder die opening whereby the width of material being extruded may be controllably varied.

Abstract: A wax pattern molding process, employing a mold having a cavity and a core structure in the mold cavity that include closing the mold with the core structure positioned in the mold cavity; injecting flowing heated wax into the mold to flow about the core; allowing the injected wax to cool and solidify to form the wax pattern; removing the core structure from the solidified wax pattern, while the mold holds the pattern in position in the mold; and opening the mold and removing the unencumbered wax pattern from the mold.

Abstract: A molding device to make molded items from molding compound is provided. The device includes a first mold insert which corresponds to a first portion of a molded item and a first mold insert holder removably holds the first mold insert. A second mold insert is provided which corresponds to a second portion of the molded item and a second mold insert holder is provided which removably holds the second mold insert. The first and second insert holders are connected at one end by a living hinge and a handle extends from the opposite of the first and second holders. In a preferred embodiment, a twist lock is provided for securing the inserts to the insert holders.

Abstract: An apparatus for the continuous production of foamed plastics is described. The apparatus includes i) a continuous conveyor belt, and ii) a transversely reciprocating applicator device located over the belt for applying a foam-forming reaction mixture. The applicator device includes a mix head and a detachably mounted magazine plate having several openings thereon. Each opening has a casting tube connected thereto. Each casting tube has discharge holes on its underside. The plate is adjustable in such a way that the casting tubes can be connected successively to the outlet of the mixhead.

Abstract: In the device for pre-shaping plasticated plastics material, a mold formed by two plates (5, 6) arranged so as to be stationary and by two rotatably mounted calibrating jaws (3, 4), and two levers (11, 12) with drive devices (15, 16), are arranged between two columns (1, 2) which are arranged in parallel. One of the calibration Jaws (3, 4) in each case is fastened to one end of the levers (11, 12) and one of the drive devices is fastened to their other end.

Abstract: A apparatus for continuously casting a liquid thermoset resin or composition in which a liquid thermoset resin or composition is fed into a space defined between a pair of moving endless belts arranged such that the lower run of the upper belt is disposed above the upper run of the lower belt; the adjacent runs of the belts are moved concurrently with each other at substantially the same speed and a first fluid container is provided above the upper belt with its lower surface in contact with the lower run of the upper belt. A second fluid container is provided below the lower belt with its upper surface in contact with the upper run of the lower belt. The fluid in the first fluid container is maintained at a first desired temperature and the fluid in the second fluid container is maintained at a second desired temperature. The lower run of the upper belt is maintained in contact with the lower surface of the first fluid container whereby the lower run of the upper belt is held up without any substantial sag.

Abstract: The invention is drawn to a diagnostic assay for lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme LD1 in a sample containing lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes LD1-LD5. The disclosed assay involves the following steps:(A) adding a high molecular weight polyol, preferably polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight of 8000, to the sample to stabilize isoenzyme LD1 but not isoenzymes LD2-LD5;(B) adding an ionic amphiphile to the sample to selectively inactivate isoenzymes LD2-LD5;(C) adding sodium lactate and NAD to the sample;(D) determining LD1 by measuring a change in absorbance of the sample at 340 mm.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for compressing a material in a mold. The apparatus includes a frame having a first portion and a second portion. The apparatus also includes a roller coupled to the first portion of the frame for compressing the material in the mold, and a support plate coupled to the second portion of the frame for receiving the mold thereon to position the mold relative to the compression roller. The apparatus further includes an apparatus for varying the distance between the roller and the support plate so that the roller applies a compressive force to the material. A drive mechanism is coupled to the support plate for moving the support plate relative to the roller in a direction normal to the compressive force applied by the roller.

Abstract: An extrusion head for an extrusion installation for extruding plastic material and having two, three or four extrusion cylinders has a stationary part which is fixedly mounted on the discharge ends of the extrusion cylinders and has flow channels for directing extrudate leading from the cylinders to a central extrusion location at which there is a seat for an extrusion die. Two movable extrusion head parts are hinged on the stationary part for movement between a closed position in which the movable extrusion head parts define an extrusion orifice for the extrudate and hold the extrusion die on its seat and an open position for cleaning. The movable extrusion head parts are moved between open and closed position by piston-cylinder units having cylinders pivotally mounted on the stationary part and having piston rods pivotally connected to lugs on the movable extrusion head parts.

Abstract: A gripping device for two part molds wherein each mold half is equipped with a centering ring that has outwardly projecting radial wedges, said gripping device including a gripping plate having a center bore which is adapted to fit over and around said centering ring and its outwardly projecting radial wedges, and a flat U-shaped recess extending inwardly from one side of said gripping plate and surrounding said center bore, and a gripping ring which is adapted to fit into said flat U-shaped recess, said gripping ring having inwardly projecting counter wedges which are sized and spaced apart so that they can engage the spaces between said outwardly projecting radial wedges of a centering ring in the manner of self-locking bayonet fixing means, and handle means to rotate said gripping ring while in said recess through at least a limited art with respect to the axis of said center bore.

Abstract: Cleaning of vacuum presses is facilitated by providing a vacuum press housing that is composed of pivotable housing elements which are in turn pivotally attached to the press frame. The horizontally hinged cylinder halves that serve as housing elements of the preliminary press are connected by way of a flange connection to a sieve plate holder which is likewise arranged on a U-shaped support of the press frame so that it is pivotally movable horizontally. Arranged displaceably at the other end of the press is a joint washer with radial and lateral sealing means. The vacuum chamber which can be raised and lowered vertically and which can be pivoted horizontally is releasably connected to the joint washer by snap closure means. Pivotal movement of the vacuum chamber is ensured by a hinge connection to the U-shaped support. The vacuum chamber is placed upon the filler opening of the lower press, and is secured by means of snap closure means.

Abstract: An improved tire section repair unit for the repair of a damaged section of a tire. The repair unit includes two curved side walls pivotally connected to the base of the unit. A locking arm is provided that securely encloses the entire system of curved walls, base and internal air bag and heat pad arrangement situated about the tire under repair. The pivotable side wall design permits the repair of tires of varying sizes. A locking arm arrangement permits the use of lightweight side walls to enclose the system. As a result, the repair unit of the present invention is more transportable and less cumbersome to use.

Abstract: A mold press assembly has an outer press frame carrying first and second inner frames that are interlocked to the press frame during relative vertical movements of an upper platen and a lower platen for defining a throat distance for receiving mold parts connected thereto and the first and second inner frames connect on first and second drive shafts for pivotal booking movement. The shafts are connected at one end to an electric motor and connected at other points therealong to ball screws for vertically positioning an upper platen with respect to the outer press frame and for reciprocating the lower platen outwardly with respect to the pivoted second inner frame; and the first and second inner frames are driven by other ball screws and electric motors to pivot about the first and second drive shafts for providing access to mold parts connected to the upper and lower platens.

Abstract: An extrusion forming apparatus (1) has an extruder (2) which has a head main body part (6) with an extruder main body (5A, 5B) and a pair of movable heads (7) coupled to the head main body part (6), and a clamping machine (3) which clamps the head main body part (6) and the movable heads (7). The head main body part (6) is provided with a first stopping piece (41) projecting on the side surface thereof and having a first stopping surface (43) extending obliquely backward toward the side surface of the head main body part (6). The movable head (7) is also provided with a second stopping piece (42) projecting on the side surface thereof and having a second stopping surface (44).

Abstract: This shaping device, designed to subject the linearly extruded product to a continuous cooling operation or hot vulcanization operation during shaping is in the form of a tunnel (1) the outer casing of which has incorporated internal channels (A) which do not open out into the inside of this outer casing and which circulate a liquid or fluid at a temperature determined on the basis of the cooling or vulcanization operation chosen, this tunnel having on the inside, mounted in a vertical position, several matrices (FIG.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus which allows for selective employment of a plurality of collapsible support cores to provide shoring support to the interior walls of cabinets during insulating thereof. The cores can be selectively interchanged to utilize a core which corresponds to the size and shape of the particular cabinet to be insulated. Each of the support cores are insertable into the interior section of a cabinet and expanded therein to position a plurality of shoring panels, including separate corner shoring panels, into supporting engagement with the interior walls of a cabinet during insulating to prevent bulging of the interior walls associated with the insulating. After insulating, the core panels are retracted away from the cabinet interior walls so that the core can be inserted into and removed from the cabinet interior without contacting the interior surfaces during insertion nor removal.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for orienting the fiber-like macromolecules of monofilaments in a bundle via air of a certain temperature. It consists in the fact that the monofilaments are processed in any desired number of individual flow zones arranged in series with one another, which extend orthogonally to the direction of travel of the monofilaments. The advantage of the invention is that with highly accurate temperature control, the stress on the individual monofilament in the bundle is uniform and homogeneous.

Abstract: An extrusion device (1) the extrusion head (2) of which features a number of superimposed shaped plates (9, 10, 11, 12) clamped together by a clamping device (3) located and operating externally of the extrusion head (2) about which it defines a releasable ring device; the extrusion device (1) having an automatic release device (4) for separating the shaped plates (9, 10, 11, 12) when the ring device is released.

Abstract: An extruder head made up of several segments including a first section made up of at least two plates bolted together. At least one plate is hingeably mounted to another plate in the first section to provide access to an extrudate passage defined by the plates. Downstream of the first section is a pair of mating blocks bolted to the first section further defining the extrudate passage. Inserts of hardened steel are provided and held by the plates and blocks forming the extruder head and the inserts define parts of the extrudate passage. A cooling liquid chamber is provided in at least one insert to cool the wall forming the passage. Although the passage is continuously restricted in the downstream direction, to increase the pressure of the elastomeric melt, intermittent portions of a slightly greater cross-sectional area are provided to allow expansion and thus intermittent lower pressure of the melt as it passes through the passage.

Abstract: An apparatus for making a noodle base having a construction wherein raw materials of a noodle base are kneaded and stretched in an arbitrary direction by a screw conveyor and extruded as a noodle base having a thick sheet-like form. The extrusion die has a split die structure consisting of a die main body having the upper surface thereof open and a cover body supported rotatably at the base end portion of the die main body and covering the open portion of the die main body, and the cover body is provided with a cover body pushing member for pushing the tip portion of the cover body lest the cover body float up, and for adjusting the height of an extrusion port of the noodle base by adjusting the height of the tip portion of the cover body relative to the die main body.

Abstract: An apparatus for making metal powders has a supply tank (2) for the molten starting material, at least one exchangeable pouring funnel (11, 13), at least one atomizing nozzle (12, 14) and at least one fall shaft (7) disposed thereunder for the solidification of the metal powder product. A chamber (1) enveloping the supply tank and the pouring funnel is disposed on the fall shaft (7). To be able more easily to change the pouring funnel or funnels, the chamber (1) has in the area of the pouring funnel a closable lateral opening (15), at which a lock chamber (16) for the introduction of the at least one pouring funnel (11, 13) is placed. A car (24) is held on tracks (18, 19) and can be driven into the chamber (1) and fully retracted into the lock chamber (16), and on its bottom is fastened a number of atomizing nozzles (12, 14) corresponding to the number of the pouring funnels (11, 13). The pouring funnels (11, 13) can be set downwardly onto the cars.

Abstract: A rotary extruder having an integral auger feed assembly operatively connected to the extruder barrel, the auger feed assembly being adapted to introduce feed material directly into the annular space between the rotor and barrel of the rotor extruder. The apparatus is particularly useful for feeding low bulk density feed materials to a rotary extruder.

Abstract: An extrusion head (12) is mounted on a support (11) borne by a movable assembly (8). By rotation of two arms (9 and 10) about their pivoting axes on a base (6), the extrusion head is moved from a preparation position to a working position. Beforehand, another extrusion head (14) which had been in working position was removed after opening of a clamp (21) and maneuvering of another movable assembly (18) so as to reach the preparation position, where new tooling can be put in place, adjusted, and regulated, and where the extrusion head can be preheated.

Abstract: A rotary pelletizing machine has a rotatable matrix disc, a plurality of vertically adjustable pressing rollers which control position of the upper and lower plungers, a drive for a height adjustment of the rollers, a housing accommodating the drive, and a bearing block supporting the pressing roller and releasably connected with the housing.

Abstract: I provide the quick release cutting hub assembly for a pelletizer with a cutting plane formed between a cutter and a die plate comprising a pelletizer shaft having a bore, a cutter assembly supporting the cutter and a support means mounted on one end of the pelletizer shaft and supporting the cutter assembly and having a spring means in compression urging the cutter assembly toward the cutting plane and also having a quick release means mounted within the support means for releasing the cutter assembly from the shaft. The quick release means when actuated bears against the cutter assembly and is held in place due to the pressure exerted by the compression of the spring located in the support means.

Abstract: The invention concerns extrusion dies for apparatus for producing seamless thermoplastic tubing. An elongate hollow core is provided extending through a bore in the extrusion head. The hollow core may carry service lines to downstream parts of the apparatus and may act as or may carry an inner mandrel extending coaxially in an extrusion nozzle. The invention provides hollow core, the diameter of which is not greater than the diameter of the bore of the extrusion head. Thus, it may be possible to withdraw the core in a downsteam direction for tool changes and the like without the necessity of dismantling the extrusion head.

Abstract: An extruder has a screw rotatable in a housing and an extrusion head having an upper part bolted to the housing and a lower part hingedly connected to the housing for movement between a closed operative position and an open position. The upper part of the extrusion head is located above the screw so that the screw can be removed from the housing when the lower extrusion head part is swung to open position and without removing the upper extrusion head part from the housing. The two extrusion head parts define between them a flow passage directed toward the upper roller of a calender. A movable lip on the lower extrusion head part faces, and is spaced from, the upper calender roller to define a variable gap through which extruded material must pass before reaching the narrowest part of the gap between the calender rollers. The lip is either pivoted at an upper edge or is slidable toward and away from the upper calender roller to vary the width of the gap formed between the lip and the upper calender roller.

Abstract: A mould for moulding the moulded product is also provided which includes a bottom and side wall formation surrounding the bottom proximate the periphery of the bottom, the bottom carrying on its surface a design to be carried by the moulded product, the bottom being separate from the side wall formation so that the side wall formation can be spaced from the bottom and be lowered to engage the bottom proximate the periphery of the bottom. The bottom may be one piece or may include a base supporting a tongue moveable to a raised position for receiving a bag or sack of material for the purposes of injecting foamable thermoplastics material onto the bag or sack.

Abstract: Apparatus for coextrusion of two plastics materials provided by respective first and second extruders. The first extruder is oriented in a substantially horizontal direction, and the second extruder is positioned above the first extruder and is pivotally movable about a horizontal axis. A electrically powered jackscrew is provided for pivoting the second extruder about the pivot axis for orientation of the outlet of the second extruder with an inlet for an extrusion die. The second extruder is mounted on a carriage that is slidably carried by a support frame so that the second extruder can be moved along its own axis and toward and away from the axis of the first extruder.

Abstract: In an extrusion device of the type which has a screw rotating in a housing and which has a feed section in which a feed roller, cooperating with the screw, is provided, a stripper blade is used to remove the fed material from the feed roller. The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for maintaining the net force acting on the stripper blade to direct it towards the feed roller constant. To achieve this, the force of the fed material which acts in a direction tending to move the feed roller and the extrusion screw apart is measured. An opposing force is applied to the stripper blade in dependence upon the magnitude of the measured force. By so doing, the net force directing the stripper blade towards the feed roller is maintained constant.

Abstract: A rotary molding apparatus has a die roll and a split clamping pillow block structure of self-centering structure supporting the opposite shaft ends of the die roll. The split pillow block has a pivotally mounted portion and a device for locking that portion when the die roll is in operation. A feed roller is mounted on upright arms which are urged toward the die roll. The arms carry doctor blade structure between the feed roller and the die roll and the doctor blade is biased toward the die roll. A fluent material supply hopper cooperates with the feed roller and there is a guide structure for effecting movement of the hopper between the feed roller cooperation position and a backed-off position. A magazine is provied for storing a plurality of die rolls and a mechanism is provided for selecting any die roll from the magazine and for transporting such die roll from the magazine into working position in the pillow blocks and for selectively returning the die roll to the magazine.

Abstract: An injection molding machine has a sorting device which is disposed under the injection mold and includes a swivel plate, which is pivotally movable by a motor-driven swivel drive to two mutually oppositely inclined positions for a delivery of usable moldings and for a delivery of rejects and sprues, respectively. In the position for a delivery of usable moldings, the delivery end of the swivel plate is disposed over an arrangement for receiving the usable moldings (belt conveyor). In the position for a delivery of rejects and sprues, the delivery end of the swivel plate is disposed over a disintegrator. The disintegrator includes a cutting mechanism, which constitutes a unit, which is removable out of the machine pedestal, and a motor-and-transmission block, which is disposed outside the vertical projection of the cutting mechanism. The sorting device is incorporated in a sorting unit, which is removable out of the machine pedestal.