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Air gap spinning process for aramids

US5393477A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 1993
Grant dateFeb 28, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD01F6/605
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved process for spinning aramids from solution using the air gap wet spinning method involves using a coagulant that contains 1 to 1000 ppm by weight of an organic polymer that acts as a drag reducer. Improved productivity and/or finer aramid fibers is obtained with no deterioration of fiber physical properties.

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