Patent ID: 6206264
Filing Date: 2001-03-27
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
Apparatus for conveying abrasive media of indeterminate length, comprising:a frame;first and second rollers mounted for synchronous rotation in said frame, said first and second rollers being closely spaced to form a nip therebetween, and wherein at least one of said first and second rollers has at least a media bearing surface for contacting said abrasive media passing through said nip, said media bearing surface comprising, in a mixture, a polymeric matrix and an inorganic particulate material, wherein said inorganic particulate material is in said mixture at a concentration in a range of between about 5% by weight and 50% by weight; and,drive means operably connected to any one of said first and second rollers for rotating said any one of said first and second rollers.