MACHINE FOR AUTOMATICALLY COVERING ROLLERS WITH TUBULAR SHEATHS OF HIGH ADHERENCE MATERIAL

摘要

The machine (1) comprises: support means (5) for supporting one roller at a time; guide means (14, 15) defining a guide channel in which a sheath portion (3) is contained substantially as an exact fit about its cross-section; gripping means (18) positioned at the front end of the guide channel to securely grip the sheath (3); and means for feeding compressed air into the sheath portion. Said support means (5) are axially movable relative to the guide means (14, 15) and to the gripping means (18).