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Method and apparatus for multifilament glass strand

US4437869A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1982
Grant dateMar 20, 1984
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B37/083
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The application discloses an apparatus and a process for the manufacture of continuous fibers by mechanical attenuation. It is especially useful in obtaining a strand composed of a mixture of filaments of differing cross sections in constant and definite proportion. This is obtained by employment of a bushing having a lower surface comprising a multiplicity of fiberizing centers of varying configurations, each fiberizing center being formed by a zone perforated by a group of orifices from which at least one filament can be attenuated in a stable manner. The strands produced are particularly adapted for the reinforcement of plastic materials.

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