Continuous production of cross-linked polyethylene
US4155690A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 1978 |
| Grant date | May 22, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S264/18
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Cross-linked polyethylene is continuously produced by injecting dicumyl peroxide (Dicup) into the polyethylene in the mixing barrel of the extruder. The Dicup injection nozzle extends into the flight of the screw of the extruder and the flight is interrupted, or notched, at this position. This enables the Dicup to be injected at a position about half way between the extruder barrel wall and the core of the screw and also avoids pulsed back-pressure on the feed pump for the Dicup. A closely controlled and constant ratio of cross-linking agent to raw polyethylene is obtained.
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