摘要 |
A method and apparatus for converting paper fiber articles into molded parts. The method and apparatus are particularly advantageous in converting paper fiber cores, utilized for winding and unwinding large quantities of paper products, into plugs which are inserted into the ends of the paper fiber cores. The method and apparatus are advantageous in that the material of the paper fiber cores is converted into a molded product without requiring repulping or slurrying of the paper fiber material as in conventional paper recycling methods. The method and apparatus also do not require the introduction of adhesives, and the paper fiber material is preferably maintained substantially dry throughout the process and apparatus.
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