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Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene multifilament yarn

US11746442B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2021
Grant dateSep 5, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/60
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Multifilament yarn containing n filaments are provided, wherein the filaments are obtained by spinning an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), said yarn having a tenacity (Ten) as expressed in cN/dtex of Ten(cN/dtex)=f×n−0.05×dpf−0.15, wherein Ten is at least 39 cN/dtex, n is at least 25, f is a factor of at least 58 and dpf is the dtex per filament.

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