Method and apparatus for producing elastomer/steel wire composites
US7070830B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C70/50
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a method of the present invention for producing elastomer/steel-wire composite, a steel wire is drawn through a plurality of drawing dies, and the steel wire is coated with an elastomer within 30 secs. after the steel wire passed through the final drawing die. An apparatus of the present invention for producing an elastomer/steel-wire composite comprises a wire drawer for drawing a steel wire through a plurality of drawing dies, and a rubber coater for coating the steel wire with an elastomer, and the coating is completed within 30 secs. after the steel wire passed through the final drawing die.
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