Process and product of high strength UHMW PE fibers
US8889049B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2929
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved process for solution spinning of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW PE) filaments, wherein the 10 wt % solution of the UHMW PE in mineral oil at 250° C. has a Cogswell extensional viscosity and a shear viscosity within select ranges.
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