Die having linear bearing array

摘要

A die apparatus including a flexible lip integrally connected to a main body, the lip configured to adjust a gap between the flexible lip and a second lip and includes a slide bar equipped with an array of linear bearings where the slide bar and bearings are positioned in a slot of the main body, the slot positioned in a spaced relation from the lip. In one aspect the slide bar includes a threaded hole to receive a fastener configured to fasten a pivot member to the slide bar, the pivot member configured to pivot in order to adjust the lip. The slide bar and bearings may be used on a variety of die apparatus having an integrally connected lip.

主权项

1. An extrusion die body comprising:
a main body having a flexible lip integrally connected to said main body and defining a lip edge, said main body defining a slot oriented generally parallel to said lip edge; a sliding member positioned in said slot and having an upper bearing groove defined by an upper side of said sliding member; and at least one array of linear roller bearings positioned within said slot and within said upper bearing groove and contacting said sliding member.