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Method and apparatus for control of fiberization of thermoplastic material

US4263034A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 1979
Grant dateApr 21, 1981
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Expiry dateNov 14, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B37/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process and apparatus for controlling the operating conditions, particularly the temperature and pressure, of attenuating gas employed in the fiberization of thermoplastic materials. The arrangement disclosed provides for temperature and pressure controls of the hot attenuating gas blast used in connection with a centrifugal or spinner type of technique for making fibers from thermoplastic mineral materials such as glass.

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