(b) a first cell counter which counts unhydrated polymer containing cells in the web (a) a source from which the unhydrated polymer containing web can be drawn An apparatus for continuously hydrating, freezing and cutting a web of material having a plurality of cells containing a hydratable polymer, the apparatus comprising: A process as claimed in claim 5 wherein the cells of the frozen hydrated web are counted and the count data is directed to a microprocessor which determines when the web should be cut.ĩ. A process as claimed in claim 5 wherein the web between adjacent hydrated cells is centered by a centering member and a knife cuts the web after the web is centered.Ĩ.

A process as claimed in claim 5 wherein the hydrated frozen web passes through a bight zone before being cut.ħ. A process as claimed in claim 1 wherein the hydrated and frozen web is cut between adjacent hydrated cells of the web.Ħ. A process as claimed in claim 1 wherein the cells are vibrated before being counted.ĥ.

A process as claimed in claim 2 wherein before and after count data regarding the counted cells is transmitted to a microprocessor and the microprocessor controls the rate of entry of the web into and out of the hydration tank.Ĥ. A process as claimed in claim 1 wherein the cells of the hydrated web are counted after being withdrawn from the hydration tank and before being passed through the freezer.ģ. (d) withdrawing the frozen web from the freezer and cutting the frozen web into prescribed lengths.Ģ. (c) withdrawing the web from the hydration vessel and passing the web through a freezer for sufficient time to enable the web to freeze and (b) passing the web into a water hydration vessel for sufficient time to hydrate the hydratable polymer A process of continuously hydrating freezing and cutting a web of material having, a plurality of cells containing a hydratable polymer, the process comprising:

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