摘要 |
The present invention relates to an apparatus for, and method of, bonding a substantially planar porous sheet material to a porous corrugated sheet material in a continuous process, the apparatus comprising a linear corrugator module (300) comprising a corrugating roller (306); an endless fluted conveyor belt (301) wherein the fluted surface (302) of the conveyor belt intermeshes with the teeth on the corrugating roller; a glue applicator (308); and an endless tensioned belt assembly which holds the planar and corrugated sheets together so a bond is formed between them. The production rate (and therefore the dimensions of the corrugating roll) is governed by the formula RP=DHT/BT, where RP is the rate of production in metres/minute; DHT is the distance in metres for which the respective sheets are held together; and BT is the bond time of the adhesive in minutes. |