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SWIMMING ROLL [1 record]

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Record 1 1993-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Papermaking Machines
CONT

The "swimming roll" was the first design of controlled-crown roll; it utilizes oil pressure in the upper shell cavity to shift direction from the rotating shell to the fixed shaft.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines à papier
DEF

Type de rouleau à bombé variable dans lequel la pression d'huile dans la chambre supérieure permet de faire fléchir l'axe fixe par rapport à la chemise tournante.

Spanish

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