摘要 |
A method and apparatus for foam coating a web are provided that allow for easier cleaning, greater versatility of fabric styles without the introduction of voids in the foam backing, and elimination of voids in the foam backing at seams, or within the web length, due to wrinkling or creasing of the fabric. A doctor blade is provided on top of and slightly in front of a roller, and a foam pillow is formed at the top of the roller, with the fabric providing a bottom barrier for the pillow. The fabric is continuously fed passed a slat expander, which removes wrinkles from it, and then immediately into contact with the periphery of the roller, the roller holding the fabric taut. Needle points can be provided on the fabric peripheral surface to facilitate positive holding of the cloth in place.
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