American Filtrona Corporation

Herbert K Holden

Peter W Mansfield

An improved crimper assembly for use in making crimped filter materials is disclosed. The improved features of the assembly include an insulated central heater block which incorporates a steam entrance housing. Also provided are side plate bearing blocks which are insulated from the heater block. Other features include means for precision alignment and interchangeability of components.

Crimper assembly

An improved crimper assembly for use in making crimped filter materials is disclosed. The improved features of the assembly include an insulated central heater block which incorporates a steam entrance housing. An anti-stuffing tube is provided in order to minimize the occasional wrapping of the crimper wheels by a rod of the filter material. Also provided are side plate bearing blocks which are insulated from the heater block. Other features include means for precision alignment and interchangeability of components.

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Bon Air, VA, United States of America

Herbert K Holden