Patent ID: 6668694
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: B26D,Y10T

Abstract:
A die cutter blanket for use with an anvil having an axially extending channel in the surface thereof comprising:a urethane sheet member blanket having first and second ends, the blanket for wrapping about the anvil; a plurality of complementary interlocking fingers at the first and second ends for selective interlocking engagement with each other to secure the blanket to the anvil; a first projection depending from and integral one piece with the sheet member blanket of the same material as the blanket at at least one of the ends for complementary engagement with the channel, the material forming the projection and blanket having a first given property such that the blanket exhibits excessive surface wear at said first projection during use in comparison to the rest of the blanket surface unless otherwise precluded; and an insert embedded in said blanket at at least one of said ends overlying at least said first projection, the insert having a second given property different than the first given property for substantially precluding said excessive wear.