High molecular weight elastomer processing system for chewing gu

Details High molecular weight elastomer processing system for chewing gu High molecular weight elastomer processing system for chewing gu

1996-10-03

1998-12-29

Soohoo, Tony G.

Agitating

Rubber or heavy plastic working

With specified feed means

366148, B29B 760

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058532439

ABSTRACT:
A process and apparatus for melting and processing a high molecular weight elastomeric material for a gum base or chewing gum product is disclosed. The solid elastomeric material, which preferably is polyisobutylene, is heated and melted into a liquid material which is then transported to an extruder. The apparatus has a heated housing section which includes sets of heated plate members arranged in fan-type groupings. Heated diverter members are positioned beneath the sets of fan-type plates. A heated angled conduit section is positioned below the housing section and a heated storage section is attached to the angled conveyance section. A valve and pump system is used to discharge the liquid elastomeric material from the holding section to the gum base or chewing gum extruder. Accurate metering and feeding of the liquified elastomeric material to a continuous extrusion process is achieved.

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