Process of making cellulose acetate tow

In the manufacture of a fiber tow, particularly cellulose acetate tow, a stuffer box crimper has a pair of tow edge lubricators adapted to lubricate the lateral edges of the tow immediately prior to contact with the nip rollers of the crimper.

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Main Authors Ellison, Gary B, Sanderson, William S, Stilwell, Donald T
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 19.05.2009
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Summary:In the manufacture of a fiber tow, particularly cellulose acetate tow, a stuffer box crimper has a pair of tow edge lubricators adapted to lubricate the lateral edges of the tow immediately prior to contact with the nip rollers of the crimper.