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Method of heating polyvinyl chloride using microwaves

US4855553A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 29, 1983
Grant dateAug 8, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 29, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2007/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of heating polyvinyl chloride (PVC) using microwaves which is suitable for application in a process for producing PVC film or sheet. The microwave energy is applied to the PVC after the temperature of the PVC has been raised to the point that its intermolecular bonding force has weakened and molecular vibration occurs readily. As a result, uniform heating is obtained throughout the PVC with high energy utilization efficiency.

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