Abstract:
A metal wire for reinforcing articles made of elastomeric material, especially vehicle tires. The subject wire has a coating formed by two concentric layers of zinc-nickel or zinc-cobalt alloys, the radially inner layer of which has a zinc content greater than 90% while the radially outer layer has a nickel or cobalt content greater than 50%.
Abstract:
A steel element for reinforcing a rubber article comprises a brass layer and at least one additional outer film of metal or metal alloy selected from the group containing Fe, Ni, Mn, Cr, Mb, Va, Ti, Zi, Nb, Ta, Hf and W.
Abstract:
The vulcanized aged adhesion of rubber to clean brass coated steel cord is improved by the use of benzotriazole (BTA) and/or a precipitation compound such as cyclohexylamine borate and/or an oxidation compound such as zinc chromate. These agents are added directly to the surface of the cord or to the rubber immediately adjacent to the cord. BTA treatment reduces surface degradation of the cord and the precipitation compound and oxidation compound aid in improving aged adhesion. Preferably the cord is cleaned in an acid dip, which can be used to deposit desired anions on the cord surface, prior to treatment.
Abstract:
The vulcanized, aged, adhesion of rubber to brass-coated steel cord is improved by the use of benzotriazole (BTA) and cyclohexylamineborate (CHAB). The BTA and CHAB are used alone or in combination. They are added directly to the surface of the cord or to the rubber immediately adjacent to the cord. BTA treatment will reduce surface contamination of the cord. CHAB will aid in improving aged adhesion.
Abstract:
Brass coated steel tire cord is treated with vaporized benzotriazole and/or other treatment agents to promote corrosion resistance and cord to rubber adhesion retention.
Abstract:
Steel wire which is at its final size is provided with a manganese phosphate coating imparting wear resistance. The wire can be made up into strand and rope. The coating can be sealed with a corrosion resistant sealant.
Abstract:
A composite of a metallic material and vulcanized rubber is produced by contacting an unvulcanized rubber with a metallic material plated with a metal selected from the metals of Group IV of the Periodic Table.
Abstract:
Steel cord and article including the same, the steel cord consisting of a center core and a plurality of outer strands twisted around the center core. The center core has a plurality of filaments or twisted strands which are arranged substantially in parallel to each other to form a parallel or non-twisted strand, thereby permitting the production processes to be greatly simplified while the mechanical properties of the steel cord are improved by virtue of the parallel strand forming the center core.