Abstract:
Composite reinforcement (R-2) that is self-adhesive by curing to a diene rubber matrix, which can be used as reinforcing element for a tire, having one or more reinforcing thread(s) (20), for example a carbon steel cord; a first layer (21) of a thermoplastic polymer, the glass transition temperature of which is positive, for example 6,6 polyamide, covering the thread or the threads; and a second layer (22) having a functionalized unsaturated thermoplastic styrene elastomer, the glass transition temperature of which is negative, for example an epoxidized SBS elastomer, covering the first layer (21), the elastomer containing functional groups selected from epoxide, carboxyl and acid anhydride or ester groups. Process for manufacturing such a composite reinforcement and rubber article or semi-finished product, especially a tire, incorporating such a composite reinforcement.
Abstract:
Composite reinforcer (R-2) capable of adhering directly to a diene rubber matrix, which can be used as reinforcing element for a tire, having one or more reinforcing thread(s) (20); a first layer (21) of a thermoplastic polymer, the glass transition temperature of which is positive covering individually the thread or several threads; a second layer (22) of a composition having a poly(p-phenylene ether) (“PPE”) and a functionalized unsaturated thermoplastic styrene (“TPS”) elastomer, the glass transition temperature of which is negative, the elastomer bearing functional groups selected from epoxide, carboxyl, acid anhydride and acid ester groups, in particular an epoxidized SBS elastomer, covering the first layer (21). Process for manufacturing a composite reinforcer and rubber article or semi-finished product, especially a tire, incorporating such a composite reinforcer.
Abstract:
Composite reinforcement (R-2) that is self-adhesive by curing to a diene rubber matrix, which can be used as reinforcing element for a tire, comprising: one or more reinforcing thread(s) (20), for example a carbon steel cord; a first layer (21) of a thermoplastic polymer, the glass transition temperature of which is positive, for example 6,6 polyamide, covering said thread or said threads; and a second layer (22) comprising a functionalized unsaturated thermoplastic stirene elastomer, the glass transition temperature of which is negative, for example an epoxidized SBS elastomer, covering the first layer (21), said elastomer containing functional groups selected from epoxide, carboxyl and acid anhydride or ester groups. Process for manufacturing such a composite reinforcement and rubber article or semi-finished product, especially a tire, incorporating such a composite reinforcement.
Abstract:
Problems to be solved by the invention: It is an object of the present invention to provide a brass-plated steel wire for reinforcing rubber articles capable of surely improving adhesiveness between brass-plated steel wire and rubber and a method for manufacturing the same.Means for solving the problem: A brass-plated steel wire 10 for reinforcing rubber articles according to the invention comprises a steel wire having a brass-plating layer 11 thereon, wherein the brass-plating layer 11 has an amorphous portion 11a formed of crystal grains having a grain size of 20 nm or less. It may also be such that the brass-plating layer 11 is of a laminated structure 13 of an amorphous portion 11a on the surface side and a crystalline portion 11b on the inner side, wherein the amorphous portion 11a is formed of crystal grains having a grain size of 20 nm or less and the crystalline portion 11b is formed of crystal grains having a grain size of more than 20 nm.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a rubber reinforcing steel cord is provided, wherein the steel cord has a steel wire plated with metal containing copper and having on its surface an oil layer containing a cobalt compound, and includes an application step in which the oil containing a cobalt compound is applied to the steel wire or a steel cord plated with metal containing copper, and a step of twisting the steel wires.
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 solid or molten benzotriazole and/or other treatment agents to promote corrosion resistance and cord to rubber adhesion retention.
Abstract:
WIRES AND CABLES WHICH ARE PARTICULARLY USEFUL IN REINFORCING RUBBER ARTICLES, SUCH AS TIRES, HAVE A WORKHARDENED NICKEL-CONTAINING COATING UPON A STEEL CORE.