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Novel irradiated polyethylene filaments tapes and films and process therefor

US5066755A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 1989
Grant dateNov 19, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2913
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Novel gel-spun, irradiated and drawn ultra high strength high molecular weight and at least partially cross-linked and/or branched polyethylene filaments, tapes and films, exhibiting a combination of substantially lower creep rates, very high heat shrink characteristics and high abrasion resistance properties than corresponding but non-irradiated articles, and with a process for making the same.

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