Apparatus for producing and collecting glass fibers

Details Apparatus for producing and collecting glass fibers Apparatus for producing and collecting glass fibers

1982-12-20

1984-10-23

Lindsay, Jr., Robert L.

Glass manufacturing

Processes

With shaping of particulate material and subsequent fusing...

65 2, 65 31, 65 101, 34 24, 34224, C03B 3712

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044786255

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for producing and collecting continuous glass filaments is provided comprising: feeder means for supplying a plurality of streams of molten glass to be drawn into filaments; means for applying a liquid to said filaments; a rotatable member adapted to wind said filaments in layers therearound and to draw said streams into said filaments; distribution means for supplying a plurality of streams of gas to at least partially dry the filaments wound around said member, said streams being directed into contact with the layers along the length thereof and over a portion of the arcuate periphery of the layers; and collection means for removing the moisture containing air from around the periphery of said layers of filaments, said collection means extending along the length of said layers and over a portion of the arcuate periphery of the layers.

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