Abstract:
To provide a PTFE laminated article having a sufficient adhesive strength and a PTFE backing sheet having a low permeability, in which a specific weight of a PTFE sheet can be maintained high. A specific weight of the PTFE sheet is maintained at 2.175 or more by carrying out thermo-fusing of the PTFE sheet and a film or sheet of heat-meltable resin such as PFA after interposing a layer of PTFE fine particles between them or by carrying out treatment for preventing a rapid temperature lowering after the thermo-fusing without interposing the layer of PTFE fine particles.
Abstract:
A thermoformable, RF-sealable material for use in packaging. The material is produced from a blend including between approximately 5% and 50% by weight of PETG, and between approximately 50% and 95% by weight of PET. A small amount of color concentrate may be added to the blend. The blend may be extruded into sheets and thermoformed to produce packaging material.
Abstract:
A method of sealing together polyolefine elements, the method comprising providing a first element incluidng a polyolefin selected from at least one of polyethylene and isotactic polpropylene and a second element including a polyolefin selected from at least one of polyethylene and isotactic polpropylene, at least one of the first and second elements further including from 5 to 99 wt % syndiotactic polpropylene, and heat sealing the first and second elements together.
Abstract:
Various coupling agents are disclosed to form lap joints between metallic and polymeric surfaces within catheters and other medical devices. The coupling agents disclosed in the present invention can be applied directly to a metallic surface, or the coupling agents may be incorporated within a polymeric material. In certain circumstances, the mere application of the coupling agent between the two dissimilar materials provides sufficient adhesive strength to form a fatigue-free lap joint bond. Alternative methods utilize coupling agents as primers for later thermal bonding and laser welding procedures that form lap joint bonds.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method for imparting topographical or protective features to a substrate by contacting a sheet material comprising a thermoplastic layer with a substrate and heating the sheet material to an elevated temperature. The invention also provides a sheet material which comprises at least one layer consisting essentially of one or more thermoplastic, melt-flowable polymers that are semi-crystalline at room temperature.
Abstract:
This invention provides a method of bonding substantially non-fluorinated polymeric material to dissimilar polymers, particularly fluoropolymer materials, utilizing a bonding composition comprising base-treated amide group-containing substantially non-fluorinated polymer. Multi-layer articles and composite constructions, including retroreflective sheeting, fuel line hoses, and adhesive articles made of a fluoropolymer layer and a substantially non-fluorinated layer are also provided.
Abstract:
A process for the improvement of adhesion between fluoropolymers or fluorocopolymers and inorganic compounds as well as composites made by this process are disclosed. The inorganic compound is coated with an adhesion promoter. Contacting the adhesion-promoted inorganic compound with the fluoropolymer or fluorcopolymer and heating develops the adhesive bond.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a heat-bonded type vibration-damping resin for a structural member which contains in view of a preferable blending rate asphalt, synthetic rubber, petroleum resin and filler material, and further a heat-bonded type vibration-damping resin for a structural member which contains in view of a preferable blending rate asphalt, filler material, blowing agent. In addition, its basic concept consists in a configuration in which the vibration-damping resin is formed into a sheet and arranged at the surface of the metallic structure used at a place where vibration and noise should be prevented so as to form the vibration-damping structure and a method for manufacturing the vibration-damping structure. The vibration-damping resin can be easily mounted on the surface of the metallic structure having an elongated shape, bonded to it by heating and has a workability in which the mounting work to the metallic plate may be facilitated. In addition, thermoplastic resin and the like can be arranged between the metallic plate and the vibration-damping resin.
Abstract:
A flexible, reinforced textile composite material for constructing tensioned fabric structures, e.g. for sheltering from the outdoor environment, is disclosed. The material has a hydrophobic protective film element laminated to the textile composite material to provide enhanced hydrophobicity. In a preferred embodiment, of the invention, one or a mixture of colorants, dyestuffs or biological agents are incorporated into the hydrophobic protective film layer. The textile composite material has particular application as a tensioned architectural element for forming a dome, roof or the like, or as an electromagnetic window or a radome.
Abstract:
A laminate comprising a non-oriented polyphenylenesulfide film and a biaxially oriented polyphenylenesulfide film bonded on at least one surface of the non-oriented polyphenylenesulfide film without using an adhesive, and process for producing it. The delamination of the laminate can be prevented and the tear strength can be increased by suppressing the crystallization of the non-oriented polyphenylenesulfide film. Since an adhesive is not interposed and the main component of the layers of the laminate is polyphenylenesulfide, the laminate can have excellent heat resistance, chemical resistance, electrical insulating property, wet heat resistance and processability with a good balance.