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Anthony, William |
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Submitted to: Cotton Gin and Oil Mill Press
Publication Type: Trade Journal Publication Acceptance Date: 1/18/2005 Publication Date: 7/9/2005 Citation: Anthony, W.S. 2005. Robust device to repair cotton bales. Cotton Gin and Oil Mill Press. Vol. 106(14): 5-7. Interpretive Summary: INTERPRETIVE SUMMARY NOT REQUIRED - PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED Technical Abstract: The quality and condition of the cotton bale package delivered to domestic and foreign textile mills is receiving increased scrutiny. Bale ties are broken on thousands of cotton bales annually during packaging, handling, storage and shipment. Bales with broken or missing ties cause problems with storage, movement, and placement in mill lay downs. They are also susceptible to contamination. A robust device to replace multiple broken bale ties was developed, patented, and field tested. A bale may be placed into the repair device and several ties replaced without moving the bale. Eight narrow platens supported by springs and located in the lower platen individually remain above the flat platen plate only in the area that the tie is to be placed. The other platens recede into the base platen and do not require compressive force. The device was field-tested in a commercial warehouse in 2003 and 2004 and no significant problems were encountered. Thus, the device is now ready for industry use. |
