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Process for eliminating surface melt fracture during extrusion of thermoplastic polymers

US4948543A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 1989
Grant dateAug 14, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C48/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process 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 coated with a composition containing about 80% to 99% nickel and about 1% to 20% phosphorous.

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