Abstract:
The invention relates to a creep-optimized ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber obtained by spinning an UHMWPE comprising olefinic branches (OB) and having an elongational stress (ES), and a ratio ( OB/1000C / ES) between the number of olefinic branches per thousand carbon atoms (OB/1000C) and the elongational stress (ES) of at least 0.2, wherein said UHMWPE fiber when subjected to a load of 600 MPa at a temperature of 70°C, has a creep lifetime of at least 90 hours.
Abstract:
The present invention pertains to a process for manufacturing high molecular weight polyethylene fibers, comprising subjecting a polyethylene tape with a weight average molecular weight of at least 500 000 gram/mole, an Mw/Mn ratio of at most 6, and a 200/110 uniplanar orientation parameter of at least 3 to a force in the direction of the thickness of the tape over the whole width of the tape. The invention also pertains to a polyethylene fiber having an Mw of at least 500 000 gram/mole, an Mw/Mn ratio of at most 6, and a 020 uniplanar orientation value of at most 55°. The use of these fibres in various applications is also claimed. The preparation of low-linear density fibers is particularly preferred.
Abstract:
The present invention pertains to a UHMWPE film having a tensile strength of at least 2.0 GPa, a tensile energy to break of at least 30 J/g, an Mw of at least 500 000 gram/mole, and a Mw/Mn ratio of at most 6. The film may be manufactured via a process which comprises subjecting a starting UHMWPE with a weight average molecular weight of at least 500 000 gram/mole, an elastic shear modulus determined directly after melting at 160 °C of at most 0.9 MPa, and a Mw/Mn ratio of at most 6 to a compacting step and a stretching step under such conditions that at no point during the processing of the polymer its temperature is raised to a value above its melting point. The film may be used as starting material in any applications where high tensile strength and high energy to break are important. Suitable applications include ballistic applications, ropes, cables, nets, fabrics, and protective applications.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a multilayered material sheet comprising a consolidated stack of unidirectional monolayers of drawn polymer. The draw direction of two subsequent monolayers in the stack differs. Moreover the strength to thickness ratio of at least one monolayer is larger than 4.5.10 13 N/m 3 . The invention also relates to a ballistic resistant article comprising the multilayered material sheet and to a process for the preparation of the ballistic resistant article.
Abstract:
A cable 11 is provided comprising a steel cord 12 and a polymer material 15.The steel cord 12 has a diameter less than 2.5mm, and is coated with the polymer material 15. The cable 11 has a permanent elongation of less than 0.05 % at a permanent force of 50N, after being subjected to a force of 450N. Further, a window elevator system 300 comprising such a cable 11 is provided.
Abstract:
Method for making a cable, particularly a so called armored cable, comprising following steps: A- providing a rope (3) constituting the core of said armored cable B- providing at least an armor winding band-like member (1)
wherein said armor winding band-like member is a so called preformed band (2) i.e. bent substantially about the longitudinal axis of the band and/or an axis parallel to the axis of longitudinal development of the band, and comprising in addition the step of D- covering said rope by winding at least one, preferably two, preformed bands (2) such that the concave region of the bend of said preformed band is faced towards the rope.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a fishing line comprising a core consisting of at least one multifilament yarn based on synthetic organic fibrous materials, and a casing formed from polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) film tape which is wound round the core in the S direction and the Z direction or vice versa.
Abstract:
A steel wire (10) is coated with a metal layer (14) such that the metal layer (14) has a surface with roughnesses (16). A surface roughness Ra of above 0.25 µm is reached. Preferably, the roughnesses are randomly dispersed at the surface. The result is an improved visual aspect and an increased resistance against corrosion.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a metal fibre (1), at least one side face (2, 3) of the metal fibre (1) being provided with recesses (12, 22; 13, 23). It is preferred that the recesses (12, 22; 13, 23) are positioned at a regular distance from each other, and that the at least one recess (12, 22; 13, 23) is recessed with respect to the side face (2, 3) of the metal fibre (1) over a distance which is less than 50%, preferably less than 30% of the width of the metal fibre (1). The metal fibre (1) may further be provided with a plurality of undulations (6) extending in length direction of the metal fibre (1). The invention also relates to a method for producing such a metal fibre.