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friction feedA mechanism that allows cut paper forms to be used in a printer. The paper is passed between the platen and a roller that presses tightly against it. Contrast with tractor feed. friction feed [′frik·shən ‚fēd] (mining engineering) Longitudinal movement or advance of a drill stem and bit accomplished by friction devices in a diamond-drill swivel head, as opposed to a system consisting entirely of meshing gears.
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The combination of brake tension and friction feed maximizes the number of bales per roll, maintains tension on the wrap and automatically adjusts tension to the size of the net wrap roll. The Ultima friction feed grip rollers are precision matched during assembly, enabling accurate long-length tracking. Paper can be fed through the rear push and friction feed. |
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