Patent ID: 6322346
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: B30B

Abstract:
A device for continuous production of plate-shaped products from a starting material, the starting material including top and bottom surfaces, and first and second sides, the device comprising:first and second endless pressing strips for contacting the starting material on the top and bottom surfaces, respectively, the first endless pressing strip positioned above the second endless pressing strip to define a working gap therebetween, wherein each of the first and second endless pressing strips may be driven to move the starting material in a strip travel direction;a first support surface in contact with the first endless pressing strip and a second support surface in contact with the second endless pressing strip; andfirst and second sealing strips for contacting the first and second sides of the starting material, respectively, wherein the first and second sealing strips are positioned between the first and second endless pressing strips, and wherein the first and second sealing strips are capable of moving with the first and second endless pressing strips;wherein the first and second sealing strips comprise a flexible sealing strip material and the sealing strip material comprises a base having a first broad side, a second broad side, and a frictional layer on the second broad side for providing friction between the sealing strip material and an endless strip, wherein the frictional layer is provided with an abrasion means.