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Fiberizing spinner including a radiation shield for the manufacture of high quality fibers

US8087265B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2006
Grant dateJan 3, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B37/047
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for manufacturing high quality glass wool fibers, and more particularly to a spinner including a radiation shield is disclosed. The spinner includes a number of radiation shield positioned beneath the spinner base and decreases the temperature gradient along the peripheral sidewall of the spinner and improves the quality of the glass fibers. One suitable material for the radiation shield is a high temperature nickel alloy.

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