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Self-cleaning polypropylene fabric weaving lubricant

US5696061A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 1995
Grant dateDec 9, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06M2200/40
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided herein is a composition, system and method containing a hydrophobic lubricant and a water soluble solvent. The invention my also contain water. Specific solvents include akyl or alkoxy pyrrolidones such N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone which are added to or mixed with loom lubricators. Also provided is a method for inhibiting the increase in viscosity of lubricants used in polyolefin processing methods. Polyolefin compounds such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polybutylene are some of the compounds used in the invention. Provided are solutions, methods and systems used in manufacturing process that use polyolefins. The manufacturing processes include weaving, extruding and molding.

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