EP0138117B1 - Tentering chain for tenter dryer - Google Patents
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- D06C—FINISHING, DRESSING, TENTERING OR STRETCHING TEXTILE FABRICS
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- D06C3/02—Stretching, tentering or spreading textile fabrics; Producing elasticity in textile fabrics by endless chain or like apparatus
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- Tenter frames are used primarily by the textile industry as an aid in the drying or heat setting of fabrics.
- the present invention relates to a tenter frame having an endless chain associated therewith, and that is free from lubrication requirements for the tenter frame guide rails and chain, thereby avoiding undesirable staining of the fabrics by the lubricants.
- the links of the chain include low friction polymer wear elements that do not require lubrication.
- a tenter frame is typically used to hold or stretch fabric in a flat sheet and convey it in that condition through a high temperature dryer. This speeds moisture removal and may be used in a heat setting process for synthetic fabrics.
- the tenter frame itself usually extends the length of the dryer and includes a pair of spaced parallel guide rails that are supported on both ends and along the length thereof.
- Each rail usually has two longitudinal channels to guide and support an endless chain therein.
- the endless chain is looped or threaded around each rail, running the length thereof through the channels.
- Tenter clips or the like are carried by at least some of the chain links and releasably grip the fabric to stretch it across the space between the parallel rails.
- the opposite side of the rail is a return for the chain and clips.
- the chains are moved by a suitable drive mechanism, such as a driven gear at one end of each rail and a corresponding pulley or idler wheel at the other end.
- a suitable drive mechanism such as a driven gear at one end of each rail and a corresponding pulley or idler wheel at the other end.
- the components of the tenter machine and the chain must be durable and strong.
- substantially all of the weight of the moving chain and fabric is borne by the stationary tenter guide rail, creating sizeable frictional forces in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the rail. Further frictional forces are established in the direction transverse to the rail due to the horizontal stretching of the fabric, which urges the moving tenter clips and chain against the stationary tenter guide rail. Still further frictional forces of a torsional nature are created by the typical gooseneck configuration for attachment of the tenter clips to the chain.
- Lubricants are typically applied at several places and spread along the length of the tenter rails by the movement of the endless chain associated with the guide rail.
- excess lubricant often accumulates at the point of application and migrates onto the tenter clips or fabrics.
- the lubricants do not spread evenly along the rail, leaving dry unlubricated spots, which cause excessive and uneven wear.
- Still further problems involve trying to determine if there is sufficient lubrication along the entire length of the guide rail. If the lubrication is insufficient, the rail and chain rapidly wear due to the high speed and frictional loading, necessitating an expensive and time consuming overhaul.
- chain links total of blocks of polymer material with low friction FR-A- 1419274 . Because the costs of tis materials with low friction characteristics are high and the construction of blocks of these materials are complicated, these chain links have not been made for tenter frames for dryers with high temperatures generated in the dryer.
- DE-A-2 135 032 self lubricating sliding plates are attached to the guide rails.
- the present invention has overcome these problems with a novel and unique tenter frame that incorporates blocks of low friction polymer material on the bearing surfaces between the guide rail and the chain.
- the polymer blocks conform to the shape of the rail and are substantially the only contacts between the rail and chain.
- One of the major advantages is the elimination of the need to lubricate the guide rail, which avoids the undesirable staining and cloth contamination due to soiling from lubricants.
- Other advantages include less down time, less maintenance time for lubrication and repair, higher operating speeds, and higher efficiency. Cost savings result from the significant reductions in fabric contamination, maintenance time, ports costs, and lubricant usage.
- Blocks of low friction polymer material are carried by certain of the links and are disposed between the bearing surface portions of the guide rails and the links.
- the blocks of polymer material are substantially the only contact between the links and the guide rails and provide essentially all of the lubrication necessary for the operating of the tenter frame.
- the blocks of low friction polymer material are preferably a carbon/graphite filled polytetrafluoroethylene polymer.
- the reference character 10 generally indicates a tenter frame extending into a dryer 11 through an access slot (not shown).
- the dryer does not form a part of the present invention and it is omitted from other figures for clarity.
- the tenter frame 10 includes a pair of relatively spaced parallel guide rails 12 and a driven rotational means 14 at one end of each rail.
- An endless chain 15 is associated with and guided by each guide rail 12 and is wrapped around the respective rotational means 14 for endless movement as shown by the arrows in FIG. 2, for conveying a sheet material S , such as a textile fabric, longitudinally through the oven 11 in an open width condition.
- the tenter rails 12 extend for predetermined lengths, which may, for example, exceed one hundred feet, and thereby define a longitudinal axis L (FIG. 2).
- Each rail 12 may be a composite construction with each section disposed in connected end to end fashion to create butt joints along the length of the rail, or it may be extruded as a single continuous unit.
- Each rail may be supported as necessary or desirable along its length in a convenient manner.
- the illustrated rail 12 of FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 includes a central portion 16 with a hollow core and a pair of side portions 17 disposed on opposite sides thereof.
- Each side portion 17 defines an upwardly open longitudinally extending channel 18 that is coextensive with the tenter rail 12.
- each channel 18 includes a relatively flat, vertical exterior side wall 20 along the outermost portion of the channel. Directly opposite across the channel and parallel thereto is a relatively flat, vertical interior side wall 21. The bottom of the channel is formed by a relatively flat lower surface 22 that is generally perpendicular to the exterior and interior side walls 20, 21.
- An upper wall portion 23 adjoining the interior side wall 21 defines within the channel 18 a centrally extending side opening groove 24.
- the chain 15 extends along the channel 18 and is composed of a series of interconnected links, including alternatingly arranged carrier links 30 and roller links 31.
- a suitable fabric holding means of known construction such as a clip, pin device, or combination.
- the fabric holding means comprises a clip means 32.
- the clip means 32 is removably attached to the upper body portion of the carrier link 30 and includes a fixed yoke shaped clamping portion 33 and a pivoted jaw 34 carried thereby so as to releasably clamp the sheet material S .
- the carrier link 30, as shown in more detail in Figures 5 to 8, is of a unitary construction and formed in a generaly C-shaped cross section including a laterally extending lower or base portion 30a with a planar lower surface, a laterally extending upper or top portion 30b, and a generally vertical front portion 30c extending between the base portion 30a and the top portion 30b. Apertures 35 are provided in the base and top portions 30a, 30b for receiving a pin for connection to the roller links 31.
- the link 30 in its operative position in the channel 18, has the vertically oriented outer surface of the front portion 30c disposed in complementary opposing relation to the exterior wall 20 of the channel, while the lower surface of the base portion 30a is disposed in opposing complementary relation to the lower surface 22 of the channel.
- the rearmost extremity 30d of the base portion 30a is located within the side opening groove 24 of the channel 18.
- the aforementioned portions of the carrier link 30 are maintained out of contacting relation with the bearing surfaces of the channel 18 by blocks of low friction material generally indicated by the reference characters 40 and 41.
- These blocks 40, 41 are carried by the carrier link 30 at all points of contact with the rail 12 and thus prevent metal to metal contact between the carrier links 30 and the rail 12.
- the very low frictional properties of the polymer blocks permit the chain 15 to be moved in its course of travel along the channel 18 without the necessity of any additional lubricants.
- the low friction polymer blocks 40, 41 are composed of a filled low friction fluorocarbon polymer, preferably polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) polymer, and the polymer contains a graphite filler to further contribute to the extremely low frictional properties of the polymer blocks.
- the graphite filler also contributes significantly to the structural properties of the blocks, and enables them to withstand the high loading and shear forces encountered in this particular environment.
- PTFE is produced by controlled polymerization of tetrafluorethylene and contains only carbon and fluorene.
- the high bond energy between the two elements provides this polymer with certain unique properties. For instance, it is essentially chemically inert to industrial chemicals and solvents, it retains its useful physical properties over a range of temperatures from approximately -250°C to +250°C; it has one of the lowest coefficients of friction known for solids; and it has a low degree of wetting.
- the graphite filled PTFE as used in the present invention is not brittle and has little deformation or creepage under load at high temperatures.
- Typical physical properties include a bulk density of approximately 2 grams per cubic centimeter, transverse strength of approximately 2200 ft./lbs. per square inch, and thermal expansion in the range of approximately 30-45 x 10 ⁇ 6 inch/inch/°F.
- the thickness of the block may vary, thicknesses of at least about 1/8 of an inch is preferred because it provides improved mechanical properties under the relatively high loads, high speeds of operation, and harsh environmental factors encountered in a tenter dryer.
- each polymer block may vary as necessary or desirable provided that it has a surface configuration complementary to the opposing surfaces of the tenter rail channel and groove that it slides against, and that it is substantially the only contact between the tenter rail and the link. This permits operation without the need for any lubricants that might contaminate the fabric.
- the particular configuration of blocks 40, 41 as illustrated herein is preferred since this configuration provides a means for reliable securement of the blocks to the carrier link 30 while permitting ready replacement if necessary.
- the block 40 which is located on the front portion 30c of the carrier link 30 has an outer sliding surface 42 that is substantially planar and conforms to the side wall 20 of the channel 18.
- the outer side edge portions of the block are preferably chamfered, as illustrated (FIG. 7).
- the block inner surface 44 includes projections, as indicated at 45, that fit into complementary openings on the front portion 30c of the carrier link 30 to prevent lateral shifting movement of the block with respect to the link.
- An additional arcuately-shaped projection 46 cooperates with a corresponding arcuately-shaped cutout in the front portion 30c to assist in properly locating the block and preventing vertical shifting movement.
- the block 40 has a depending flange portion 48 along the lower side thereof which underlies the base portion 30a. This provides a lower bearing surface for engagement with the lower wall 22 of the channel 18.
- the entire block 40 is secured to the carrier link with rivets 49, as illustrated, and preferably with the additional use of an adhesive, such as an epoxy adhesive, disposed between the block inner surface 44 and the carrier link front portion 30c.
- the other block 41 is composed of two cooperating interfitting components 41a of similar shape.
- Each block component 41a includes a raised boss portion 50, a pin 51 integrally formed with and projecting from the boss 50, and a hole or socket 52 for receiving the corresponding pin 51 of the other component or half 41a.
- the raised bosses 50 cooperate with and are received within a correspondingly-shaped cutout or recess 53 on the base portion 30a. This secures the block 41 to the base portion 30a.
- the assembled thickness of the two bosses 50 is approximately the same as the thickness of the base portion 30a so that the components fit snugly against the upper and lower surfaces of the base portion 30a.
- the two components are further secured together by a rivet 49 as illustrated and are adhered to one another and to the base plate 30a by a suitable adhesive, such as an epoxy adhesive.
- top and bottom bearing surfaces of the block 41 are substantially parallel and spaced from one another a distance substantially corresponding to the height of the groove 24 such that the block 41 is substantially fully received within the groove 24 as shown in Figure 4.
- the PTFE shrouded links 30 achieve a complementary sliding fit within the tenter rail channel 18 and groove 24 while providing a low friction PTFE surface at all points of contact with the rail.
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- Tenter frames are used primarily by the textile industry as an aid in the drying or heat setting of fabrics. The present invention relates to a tenter frame having an endless chain associated therewith, and that is free from lubrication requirements for the tenter frame guide rails and chain, thereby avoiding undesirable staining of the fabrics by the lubricants. The links of the chain include low friction polymer wear elements that do not require lubrication.
- A tenter frame is typically used to hold or stretch fabric in a flat sheet and convey it in that condition through a high temperature dryer. This speeds moisture removal and may be used in a heat setting process for synthetic fabrics.
- The tenter frame itself usually extends the length of the dryer and includes a pair of spaced parallel guide rails that are supported on both ends and along the length thereof. Each rail usually has two longitudinal channels to guide and support an endless chain therein. The endless chain is looped or threaded around each rail, running the length thereof through the channels. Tenter clips or the like are carried by at least some of the chain links and releasably grip the fabric to stretch it across the space between the parallel rails. The opposite side of the rail is a return for the chain and clips.
- The chains are moved by a suitable drive mechanism, such as a driven gear at one end of each rail and a corresponding pulley or idler wheel at the other end. Thus, the fabric is moved through the dryer stretched from rail to rail as though it were on an endless conveyor.
- Due to the length of the chain, the weight of the fabric, the necessity to hold the fabric in tension, the speed of operation, the need to maintain proper alignment, and the weight of the tenter clips, the components of the tenter machine and the chain must be durable and strong. Moreover, due to the length of a typical tenter machine, for example, up to 150 feet, substantially all of the weight of the moving chain and fabric is borne by the stationary tenter guide rail, creating sizeable frictional forces in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the rail. Further frictional forces are established in the direction transverse to the rail due to the horizontal stretching of the fabric, which urges the moving tenter clips and chain against the stationary tenter guide rail. Still further frictional forces of a torsional nature are created by the typical gooseneck configuration for attachment of the tenter clips to the chain.
- A variety of methods have been tried to minimize these frictional forces and all are characterized by the need for lubrication along the length of the rail. However, greases, oils, graphite, and other lubricants are the bane of fabric manufacturers because they are difficult to confine to the tenter guide rail or any channels in the rail. Instead, they often come into contact with the fabric and are extremely difficult to remove, resulting in damaged goods. The problem is exacerbated by the high temperatures generated in the dryer, which tend to set any stains on the fabric.
- Further problems involve replenishing the lubricant and maintaining uniform lubrication along the entire length of the tenter guide rail. Lubricants are typically applied at several places and spread along the length of the tenter rails by the movement of the endless chain associated with the guide rail. However, excess lubricant often accumulates at the point of application and migrates onto the tenter clips or fabrics. On the other hand, the lubricants do not spread evenly along the rail, leaving dry unlubricated spots, which cause excessive and uneven wear.
- Still further problems involve trying to determine if there is sufficient lubrication along the entire length of the guide rail. If the lubrication is insufficient, the rail and chain rapidly wear due to the high speed and frictional loading, necessitating an expensive and time consuming overhaul.
- In the past different lubrication techniques have been tried, as well as different techniques for confining the lubricant. However, undesirable and costly cloth contamination has still run as high as thirty percent, reflecting little or no improvement. For instance, different metals, such as bronze, have been tested as replacable wear plates or bearing surfaces, but they still require lubrication and suffer the aforenoted disadvantages. Graphite materials and graphite impregnated materials have also been tried, but they leave a dark residue that eventually migrates to the fabric and is very difficult to remove. Still further techniques involved the use of sprayed-on low friction coatings, but these have a short life due, in part, to the harsh environment and high stress factors, making them unacceptable.
To avoid the difficulties of the lubrication technics it is proposed too to produce chain links total of blocks of polymer material with low friction ( FR-A- 1419274 ). Because the costs of tis materials with low friction characteristics are high and the construction of blocks of these materials are complicated, these chain links have not been made for tenter frames for dryers with high temperatures generated in the dryer. In DE-A-2 135 032 self lubricating sliding plates are attached to the guide rails. - The present invention has overcome these problems with a novel and unique tenter frame that incorporates blocks of low friction polymer material on the bearing surfaces between the guide rail and the chain. The polymer blocks conform to the shape of the rail and are substantially the only contacts between the rail and chain. One of the major advantages is the elimination of the need to lubricate the guide rail, which avoids the undesirable staining and cloth contamination due to soiling from lubricants. Other advantages include less down time, less maintenance time for lubrication and repair, higher operating speeds, and higher efficiency. Cost savings result from the significant reductions in fabric contamination, maintenance time, ports costs, and lubricant usage.
- In accordance with the present invention, Blocks of low friction polymer material are carried by certain of the links and are disposed between the bearing surface portions of the guide rails and the links. The blocks of polymer material are substantially the only contact between the links and the guide rails and provide essentially all of the lubrication necessary for the operating of the tenter frame. The blocks of low friction polymer material are preferably a carbon/graphite filled polytetrafluoroethylene polymer.
- Some of the features and advantages of the invention having been stated, others will become apparent as the description proceeds, when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:
- FIG. 1 is a simplified top plan view of one end of a non-lubricated tenter frame of the present invention extending out of a drying oven or the like;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a portion of one of the tenter guide rails and endless chains of the present invention;
- FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the non-lubricated tenter frame of the present invention, in partial cross-section, showing the links joined together to form an endless chain disposed in grooves of a tenter rail;
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the tenter frame taken along line 4-4 of FIG. 3;
- FIGS. 5 and 7 are perspective views of tenter chain links, each view taken from different directions; and
- FIGS. 6 and 8, respectively, are exploded perspective views of the links illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 7.
- Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, and using like numerals to identify like items, the
reference character 10 generally indicates a tenter frame extending into a dryer 11 through an access slot (not shown). The dryer does not form a part of the present invention and it is omitted from other figures for clarity. Thetenter frame 10 includes a pair of relatively spacedparallel guide rails 12 and a driven rotational means 14 at one end of each rail. Anendless chain 15 is associated with and guided by eachguide rail 12 and is wrapped around the respectiverotational means 14 for endless movement as shown by the arrows in FIG. 2, for conveying a sheet material S, such as a textile fabric, longitudinally through the oven 11 in an open width condition. - The
tenter rails 12 extend for predetermined lengths, which may, for example, exceed one hundred feet, and thereby define a longitudinal axis L (FIG. 2). Eachrail 12 may be a composite construction with each section disposed in connected end to end fashion to create butt joints along the length of the rail, or it may be extruded as a single continuous unit. Each rail may be supported as necessary or desirable along its length in a convenient manner. - The illustrated
rail 12 of FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 includes acentral portion 16 with a hollow core and a pair ofside portions 17 disposed on opposite sides thereof. - Each
side portion 17 defines an upwardly open longitudinally extendingchannel 18 that is coextensive with thetenter rail 12. As shown most clearly in FIGS. 3 and 4, eachchannel 18 includes a relatively flat, verticalexterior side wall 20 along the outermost portion of the channel. Directly opposite across the channel and parallel thereto is a relatively flat, verticalinterior side wall 21. The bottom of the channel is formed by a relatively flatlower surface 22 that is generally perpendicular to the exterior andinterior side walls upper wall portion 23 adjoining theinterior side wall 21 defines within the channel 18 a centrally extendingside opening groove 24. Some or all of these channel and groove surfaces may function as bearing surfaces upon which the chain or link portions thereof may slide, and the exact configuration of the channel and groove surfaces may vary. - The
chain 15 extends along thechannel 18 and is composed of a series of interconnected links, including alternatingly arrangedcarrier links 30 and roller links 31. To each of the carrier links 30 is fastened a suitable fabric holding means of known construction, such as a clip, pin device, or combination. In the arrangement illustrated in the drawings, the fabric holding means comprises a clip means 32. The clip means 32 is removably attached to the upper body portion of thecarrier link 30 and includes a fixed yoke shaped clampingportion 33 and a pivotedjaw 34 carried thereby so as to releasably clamp the sheet material S. - The
carrier link 30, as shown in more detail in Figures 5 to 8, is of a unitary construction and formed in a generaly C-shaped cross section including a laterally extending lower orbase portion 30a with a planar lower surface, a laterally extending upper ortop portion 30b, and a generally verticalfront portion 30c extending between thebase portion 30a and thetop portion 30b.Apertures 35 are provided in the base andtop portions link 30 in its operative position in thechannel 18, has the vertically oriented outer surface of thefront portion 30c disposed in complementary opposing relation to theexterior wall 20 of the channel, while the lower surface of thebase portion 30a is disposed in opposing complementary relation to thelower surface 22 of the channel. The rearmost extremity 30d of thebase portion 30a is located within theside opening groove 24 of thechannel 18. - As is also evident from Figures 3 and 4, the aforementioned portions of the
carrier link 30 are maintained out of contacting relation with the bearing surfaces of thechannel 18 by blocks of low friction material generally indicated by thereference characters blocks carrier link 30 at all points of contact with therail 12 and thus prevent metal to metal contact between the carrier links 30 and therail 12. Moreover, the very low frictional properties of the polymer blocks permit thechain 15 to be moved in its course of travel along thechannel 18 without the necessity of any additional lubricants. - In the preferred form of the invention illustrated, the low friction polymer blocks 40, 41 are composed of a filled low friction fluorocarbon polymer, preferably polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) polymer, and the polymer contains a graphite filler to further contribute to the extremely low frictional properties of the polymer blocks. The graphite filler also contributes significantly to the structural properties of the blocks, and enables them to withstand the high loading and shear forces encountered in this particular environment.
- PTFE is produced by controlled polymerization of tetrafluorethylene and contains only carbon and fluorene. The high bond energy between the two elements provides this polymer with certain unique properties. For instance, it is essentially chemically inert to industrial chemicals and solvents, it retains its useful physical properties over a range of temperatures from approximately -250°C to +250°C; it has one of the lowest coefficients of friction known for solids; and it has a low degree of wetting. The graphite filled PTFE as used in the present invention is not brittle and has little deformation or creepage under load at high temperatures. Typical physical properties include a bulk density of approximately 2 grams per cubic centimeter, transverse strength of approximately 2200 ft./lbs. per square inch, and thermal expansion in the range of approximately 30-45
x 10⁻⁶ inch/inch/°F. - Although the thickness of the block may vary, thicknesses of at least about 1/8 of an inch is preferred because it provides improved mechanical properties under the relatively high loads, high speeds of operation, and harsh environmental factors encountered in a tenter dryer.
- The shape of each polymer block may vary as necessary or desirable provided that it has a surface configuration complementary to the opposing surfaces of the tenter rail channel and groove that it slides against, and that it is substantially the only contact between the tenter rail and the link. This permits operation without the need for any lubricants that might contaminate the fabric. However, the particular configuration of
blocks carrier link 30 while permitting ready replacement if necessary. - As best seen in FIGS. 6 to 8, the
block 40 which is located on thefront portion 30c of thecarrier link 30 has an outer slidingsurface 42 that is substantially planar and conforms to theside wall 20 of thechannel 18. The outer side edge portions of the block are preferably chamfered, as illustrated (FIG. 7). The blockinner surface 44 includes projections, as indicated at 45, that fit into complementary openings on thefront portion 30c of thecarrier link 30 to prevent lateral shifting movement of the block with respect to the link. An additional arcuately-shapedprojection 46 cooperates with a corresponding arcuately-shaped cutout in thefront portion 30c to assist in properly locating the block and preventing vertical shifting movement. It will be seen that theblock 40 has a dependingflange portion 48 along the lower side thereof which underlies thebase portion 30a. This provides a lower bearing surface for engagement with thelower wall 22 of thechannel 18. Theentire block 40 is secured to the carrier link withrivets 49, as illustrated, and preferably with the additional use of an adhesive, such as an epoxy adhesive, disposed between the blockinner surface 44 and the carrier linkfront portion 30c. - The
other block 41 is composed of two cooperatinginterfitting components 41a of similar shape. Eachblock component 41a includes a raisedboss portion 50, apin 51 integrally formed with and projecting from theboss 50, and a hole orsocket 52 for receiving the correspondingpin 51 of the other component orhalf 41a. When thecomponents 41a are positioned in cooperating assembled relationship, the raisedbosses 50 cooperate with and are received within a correspondingly-shaped cutout or recess 53 on thebase portion 30a. This secures theblock 41 to thebase portion 30a. The assembled thickness of the twobosses 50 is approximately the same as the thickness of thebase portion 30a so that the components fit snugly against the upper and lower surfaces of thebase portion 30a. The two components are further secured together by arivet 49 as illustrated and are adhered to one another and to thebase plate 30a by a suitable adhesive, such as an epoxy adhesive. - The top and bottom bearing surfaces of the
block 41 are substantially parallel and spaced from one another a distance substantially corresponding to the height of thegroove 24 such that theblock 41 is substantially fully received within thegroove 24 as shown in Figure 4. - By this arrangement, the PTFE shrouded
links 30 achieve a complementary sliding fit within thetenter rail channel 18 andgroove 24 while providing a low friction PTFE surface at all points of contact with the rail. - It will be understood that during operation of the tenter frame, downward forces on the
chain 15 are generated by the weight of the links and tenter clips, as well as by the weight of the fabric. Lateral forces are generated by the weight end tension of the fabric, and due to the configuration and orientation of the tenter clips, the fabric also creates torsional forces attempting to twist the link around a generally longitudinal axis. All of these forces, plus any others, are constrained by the unique configuration of thepresent links 30 and their associated low friction polymer blocks 40, 41, while at the same time achieving a very low coefficient of friction between the chain and the rail and while eliminating the need for lubrication of the tenter rail.
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- Tentering chain for tenter dryer or similar, where the tentering chains, guided along guide rails constructed as guiding channels (12), are composed of a series of interconnected links (30,31), including at least carrier links (30) to each of which is fastened a fabric holding means (32), the chain links (30) having bearing surfaces corresponding to those at the guiding channels (12), characterised in that contact elements (40,41) as essentially planar plates, firmly attached to the carrier links (30) and made of low-friction polymer material consisting of polytetrafluorethylenes filled with carbon, are positioned at the bearing surfaces of the carrier link, the contact elements forming the sole contact between the chain links (30) and the guiding channels (12).
- Tentering chain according to claim 1, whereby each chain link (30) is provided with bottom as well as lateral contact elements (40, 41), made of low-friction polytetrafluorethylene filled with carbon.
- Tentering chain according to claims 1 and 2, whereby each chain link (30) has as bottom contact element (41) an upper plate and a lower plate which can be connected to it.
- Tentering chain according to claims 1 to 3, whereby each lateral contact element (40) is provided with an angular part (48) constituting a bottom contact element.
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