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A process and apparatus for processing the elastomeric component of a gum base or chewing gum product is disclosed. Slabs of elastomeric material are metered into a rotary cutting mechanism together with a powdered lubricant and the elastomer is ground up into small flakes and particles which are co

A process and apparatus for processing the elastomeric component of a gum base or chewing gum product is disclosed. Slabs of elastomeric material are metered into a rotary cutting mechanism together with a powdered lubricant and the elastomer is ground up into small flakes and particles which are coated with the powder. A vacuum-conveyor system transports the elastomeric particles through a cyclone receiver, blender and sifter where excess powder is removed. The elastomeric particles are then transported through another receiver and fed into an extruder by a metered feeding mechanism.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for preparing an elastomeric material for use in a gum base manufacturing process, the invention comprising the steps of:(a) introducing the elastomeric material in bulk form into a grinding mechanism, said grinding mechanism having a housing and a cutting member

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for preparing an elastomeric material for use in a gum base manufacturing process, the invention comprising the steps of:(a) introducing the elastomeric material in bulk form into a grinding mechanism, said grinding mechanism having a housing and a cutting member;(b) breaking up said elastomeric material into small pieces by said cutting member;(c) introducing a powdered lubricant into said grinding mechanism and thereby coating said pieces of material;(d) conveying said coated pieces of material to a storage hopper;(e) cooling said pieces of material to a temperature within a desired temperature range and maintaining said pieces of material with said temperature range;(f) conveying a first amount of said pieces of material to a metering mechanism, and(g) introducing a second amount of said pieces of material by said metering mechanism into a gum base manufacturing process.