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Pulverization process of a vulcanized rubber material

US7654477B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2003
Grant dateFeb 2, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/62
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for producing a rubber powder from a vulcanized rubber material by the steps of: a) feeding a grinding device with the vulcanized rubber material; b) contacting the vulcanized rubber material with at least one liquid coolant; c) introducing at least one grinding aid additive into the grinding device; d) operating the grinding device so as to grind the vulcanized rubber material to form a rubber powder, and e) discharging the rubber powder from the extruder.

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