Systems and methods for making thermoplastic products and compositions
AssigneeEnnis-Flint, Inc.
InventorsVince Wilkins, Paul Seropian, Russell Huff, Maxwell Heavner, Nathan Hoover Cross
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Abstract
Systems and methods to produce thermoplastic products in a process are described herein. In some cases, the systems and methods may eliminate contact between the product and a heat transfer fluid. The thermoplastic compositions can be useful for roadway markings. In some examples, a formed thermoplastic product is discharged by a product formation apparatus onto a temperature controlled transporter, cooled, and cut to a desired product dimension.
Claims20
A method for producing a thermoplastic product for roadway markings comprising:
- supplying a thermoplastic composition to a product feeder;
- transferring the thermoplastic composition from the product feeder to a product formation apparatus;
- discharging a formed thermoplastic product from the product formation apparatus onto a temperature controlled transporter;
- contacting the surface of the formed product with a breaker roll;
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- collecting the thermoplastic product in a product collection system.
A system for producing thermoplastic material for roadway markings comprising:
- a product feeder configured to transfer a thermoplastic composition;
- a product formation apparatus configured to receive the thermoplastic composition from the product feeder and discharge a formed thermoplastic product, wherein the formed thermoplastic product is discharged from the product formation apparatus at a temperature of at between 150° F. and 850° F.;
- a temperature controlled transporter configured to receive, cool, and transport the formed thermoplastic product for further processing;
- a breaker roller configured to contact the surface of the formed thermoplastic product to score or break the formed thermoplastic product;
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- a product collection system configured to receive the thermoplastic product.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.