Extruded multiple plastic layer coating bonded to the outer surface of a metal tube having an optional non-reactive inner layer and process for making the same
US5867883A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1359
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-layer tube having a metal tube having an outer surface and a zinc layer bonded to the metal tube outer surface. The zinc layer being selected from the group consisting of zinc plating, zinc nickel alloys, zinc cobalt alloys, zinc aluminum alloys, and mixtures thereof. A surface treatment layer is bonded to the zinc layer, wherein the surface treatment layer is selected from the group consisting of a zinc/aluminum/rare earth alloy, phosphate, chromate and mixtures thereof. A first polymeric layer is bonded to the surface treatment layer, wherein the first polymeric layer is selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic elastomer, an ionomer, a nylon, a fluoropolymer, and mixtures thereof. A second polymeric layer is bonded to the first polymeric layer, wherein the second polymeric layer is selected from the group consisting of a nylon, a thermoplastic elastomer, a fluoropolymer, and mixtures thereof. The tube also has a continuous interior layer made of non-reactive material which is preferably made of a polymeric material which is substantially non-reactive in the presence of short chain alcohols. The process for manufacturing the multi-layer tubing of the present i…
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