Process and apparatus for continuously producing an elastomeric composition
US8236215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/16
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process for continuously producing an elastomeric composition includes metering and feeding at least one elastomer and at least one filler into at least one extruder, mixing and dispersing the at least one filler into the at least one elastomer using the at least one extruder, and passing the composition that results through at least one static mixer. An apparatus for continuously producing the composition includes at least one twin-screw extruder, at least one metering device, and at least one static mixer. The at least one extruder includes a housing and two screws rotatably mounted in the housing. The housing includes at least one feed opening and a discharge opening. The at least one metering device meters and feeds at least one elastomer and at least one filler into the at least one extruder. The composition discharged from the discharge opening passes through the at least one static mixer.
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