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Double sided needled fiber glass mat for high flow thermoplastic composite

US6564437B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2000
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/69
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fiber glass mat adapted to reinforce thermoplastic polymeric molding material is provided with improved flow properties in the molding process without sacrificing strength and without unduly increasing loft of the mat. The improvement is achieved by needling the mat from both sides with the number of needle punches per unit area on one side being greater than that on the opposite side.

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