A METHOD FOR SEPARATING ELASTOMERIC PARTICULATES FROM FIBERS

摘要

A method for separating non-fibrous particulates from fibers. A pulverized mixture of non-fibrous particulates and fibers is introduced into a separation zone (24) containing a plurality of revolving spiked cylinders (30). Revolving spikes of the respective revolving spiked cylinders contact and separate fibers from the pulverized mixture to produce non-fibrous particulates. The separated fibers have residual non-fibrous particulates which may be removed by the revolving spikes of one revolving spiked cylinders throwing or impelling the separated fibers against and into the revolving spikes of a contiguous revolving spiked cylinder. When the separated fibers impact the spikes of the contiguous revolving spiked cylinder, residual non-fibrous particulates loosen and separate from the removed fibers. The produced non-fibrous particulates have residual polyester fibers which may be removed and reclaimed.