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Method for continuous preparation of polyethylene material having high strength and high modulus of elasticity

US5106558A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 1990
Grant dateApr 21, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2323/04
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for the continuous preparation of a polyethylene having high strength and high modulus of elasticity is here disclosed which comprises the steps of mixing 100 parts by weight of an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene powder having an intrinsic viscosity of 5 to 50 dl/g in decalin at 135.degree. C. with 2 to 50 parts by weight of a liquid organic compound having a boiling point higher than the melting point of the polyethylene, feeding the resulting mixture to between a pair of upper and lower endless belts facing each other, continuously compression-molding the mixture at a temperature less than the melting point of the mixture by pressing means disposed inside the endless belts, and rolling and then drawing the same.

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