Multilayer fuser rolls having fluoropolymer coating on a compliant baselayer and method of forming
US6596357B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31725
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuser member for fixing toner to a recording medium having a fluoropolymer non-stick topcoat on a compliant silicone rubber baselayer bonded to a metallic insert is provided. The fluoropolymer is adhered to the silicone rubber baselayer using a primer of a blend of silane and a polyamide resin. The primed silicone baselayer is preheated in an infrared oven to remove low molecular weight fractions. A primer is applied to the prebaked rubber and completely dried before applying the fluoroelastomer topcoat by spraying,
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