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5. Calendering
Calendering is used to manufacture films and sheets of thermoplastic or rubber, and to coat films or fabrics with one or more layers (both sides) of plastic or rubber.
The plastic material is deposited in the convergence zone between two rolls driven in opposite directions, then laminated by one or more passes between rolls driven in opposite directions. The films or sheets obtained at the calender outlet can be stretched to reach the desired thickness and printed by pressing against a graining cylinder. Finally, the edges are trimmed and the web can be divided and wound up to form one or more reels.
5.1 Machines used
A calendering plant (figure 13 ) comprises...
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EEC Directives
Directive 2006/42/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to machinery. Adopted in April 2006. Published in June 2006 in the EU Official Journal. It must be transposed by each state into its own law by June 29, 2008 at the latest. Its application date has been set at December 29, 2009. Until then, Directive 98/37/EC remains valid.
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Standards and norms
Association française de normalisation AFNOR
- Machines pour le caoutchouc et les matières plastiques. Machine à injecter. Prescriptions de sécurité. Indice de classement : E63-600 - NF EN 201 - 11-97
- Indice de classement : E63-600/A1 - NF EN 201/A1 - 05-00
- Indice de classement : E63-600/A2 - NF EN 201/A2 - 12-05
- Machines pour...
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French legislation http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr
European Union http://europa.eu.int/scadplus/scad_fr.htmhttp://europa.eu.int
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Organizations – Federations – Associations (non-exhaustive list)
AFICEP (French Association of Rubber and Polymer Engineers and Managers) http://www.aficep.com
AFNOR (Association Française de Normalisation) www.afnor.fr
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