Patent ID: 11203049

Abstract:
An apparatus (2) for flatting, punching or stamping a material (40) introduced into the apparatus (2), said apparatus (2) comprising a first cylinder (14) provided with an outer layer configured for flatting, punching or stamping the material (40); a back-pressure cylinder (16) extending parallel to the first cylinder (14) and an adjustment mechanism (22, 22′, 28, 28′, 34, 34′, 36) for adjusting the distance between the first cylinder (14) and the back-pressure cylinder (16). The adjustment mechanism (22, 22′, 28, 28′, 34, 34′, 36) comprises a first contact member (22) and preferably a second contact member (22′) brought into contact with the bottom portion (circumference) of the first cylinder (14). The contact member(s) (22, 22′) are mounted on a structure (34, 34′) being movably mounted relative to the back-pressure cylinder (16).