GB1403322A - Method of manufacturing a block of spun mineralwool fibres having two substantially parallel main surfaces and in which the fibres are arranged in layers substantially normal to the main surfaces and an apparatus for carrying out the method - Google Patents

Method of manufacturing a block of spun mineralwool fibres having two substantially parallel main surfaces and in which the fibres are arranged in layers substantially normal to the main surfaces and an apparatus for carrying out the method

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GB1403322A
GB1403322A GB709073A GB709073A GB1403322A GB 1403322 A GB1403322 A GB 1403322A GB 709073 A GB709073 A GB 709073A GB 709073 A GB709073 A GB 709073A GB 1403322 A GB1403322 A GB 1403322A
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fibres
main surfaces
mineralwool
spun
carrying
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Rockwool AB
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B32B5/00—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
    • B32B5/22—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed
    • B32B5/24—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B23—MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B23D—PLANING; SLOTTING; SHEARING; BROACHING; SAWING; FILING; SCRAPING; LIKE OPERATIONS FOR WORKING METAL BY REMOVING MATERIAL, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B23D53/00—Machines or devices for sawing with strap saw-blades which are effectively endless in use, e.g. for contour cutting
    • B23D53/005—Machines or devices for sawing with strap saw-blades which are effectively endless in use, e.g. for contour cutting with a plurality of band saw blades or band saw blades having plural cutting zones, e.g. contiguous oppositely-moving saw blade portions
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    • B27—WORKING OR PRESERVING WOOD OR SIMILAR MATERIAL; NAILING OR STAPLING MACHINES IN GENERAL
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04H—MAKING TEXTILE FABRICS, e.g. FROM FIBRES OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL; FABRICS MADE BY SUCH PROCESSES OR APPARATUS, e.g. FELTS, NON-WOVEN FABRICS; COTTON-WOOL; WADDING ; NON-WOVEN FABRICS FROM STAPLE FIBRES, FILAMENTS OR YARNS, BONDED WITH AT LEAST ONE WEB-LIKE MATERIAL DURING THEIR CONSOLIDATION
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    • D04H—MAKING TEXTILE FABRICS, e.g. FROM FIBRES OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL; FABRICS MADE BY SUCH PROCESSES OR APPARATUS, e.g. FELTS, NON-WOVEN FABRICS; COTTON-WOOL; WADDING ; NON-WOVEN FABRICS FROM STAPLE FIBRES, FILAMENTS OR YARNS, BONDED WITH AT LEAST ONE WEB-LIKE MATERIAL DURING THEIR CONSOLIDATION
    • D04H1/00—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres
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    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
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    • D04H1/00—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres
    • D04H1/70—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres
    • D04H1/74—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being orientated, e.g. in parallel (anisotropic fleeces)
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    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
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    • B32B2250/00—Layers arrangement
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    • B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
    • B32B2307/30—Properties of the layers or laminate having particular thermal properties
    • B32B2307/306—Resistant to heat
    • B32B2307/3065—Flame resistant or retardant, fire resistant or retardant
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    • B32B2315/00—Other materials containing non-metallic inorganic compounds not provided for in groups B32B2311/00 - B32B2313/04
    • B32B2315/14—Mineral wool
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
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    • B32B2471/00—Floor coverings
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
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    • E04B1/62—Insulation or other protection; Elements or use of specified material therefor
    • E04B1/74—Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls
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    • E04B2001/7683—Fibrous blankets or panels characterised by the orientation of the fibres

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Inorganic Chemistry (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Wood Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Forests & Forestry (AREA)
  • Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
  • Dispersion Chemistry (AREA)
  • General Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
  • Laminated Bodies (AREA)
  • Nonwoven Fabrics (AREA)
  • Treatment Of Fiber Materials (AREA)
GB709073A 1972-02-17 1973-02-13 Method of manufacturing a block of spun mineralwool fibres having two substantially parallel main surfaces and in which the fibres are arranged in layers substantially normal to the main surfaces and an apparatus for carrying out the method Expired GB1403322A (en)

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SE7201938A SE366729C (sv) 1972-02-17 1972-02-17 Forfaringsett vid framstellning av en lamellprodukt av mineralull och efterfoljande herdning derav

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AT353477B (de) 1979-11-12
CH588587A5 (US07943777-20110517-C00090.png) 1977-06-15
NO134461B (US07943777-20110517-C00090.png) 1976-07-05
FR2172361A1 (US07943777-20110517-C00090.png) 1973-09-28
SE366729B (US07943777-20110517-C00090.png) 1974-05-06
NL7302119A (US07943777-20110517-C00090.png) 1973-08-21
FR2172361B1 (US07943777-20110517-C00090.png) 1977-07-22
IT979141B (it) 1974-09-30
DE2307577A1 (de) 1973-08-23
BE795596A (fr) 1973-06-18
ATA88773A (de) 1979-04-15
FI58453B (fi) 1980-10-31
DE2307577B2 (de) 1977-05-18
SE366729C (sv) 1983-11-28
NO134461C (US07943777-20110517-C00090.png) 1976-10-13
FI58453C (fi) 1981-02-10

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