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Aramid filament yarn provided with a conductive finish

US7438975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2003
Grant dateOct 21, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2938
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention pertains to an aramid filament yarn provided with a finish comprising >1.5 wt. % of an organic substance with a conductivity of >4 mS/cm, measured as a 50 wt. % finish composition in water at 20° C., having a specific electric resistance of the yarn <2.5·104 Ohm·cm, and to a method of making said yarn. Further, the invention pertains to the use of said finish for making conductive cables, particularly for making elevator cables.

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