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Process for eliminating surface melt fracture during extrusion of thermoplastic polymers

US4554120A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 1984
Grant dateNov 19, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2023/003
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process and apparatus as provided for substantially eliminating surface melt fracture during extrusion of a thermoplastic polymer such as a molten narrow molecular weight distribution, linear, ethylene copolymer, by using a die having a die land region defining opposing surfaces at least one of which is fabricated from an alloy containing 5 to 95 parts by weight zinc and 95 to 5 parts by weight of copper.

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