Abstract:
Silicone-thermoplastic polymer reactive blends and copolymer products are prepared using economical post-reactor reactive mixing, e.g., extrusion. The procedure is based on the ring-opening polymerization of cyclic siloxanes within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. In a preferred mode, the thermoplastic polymer is a polyolefin, optionally containing silane groups that are available for reaction with the silicone polymer that is formed in situ. The resulting materials provide hybrid performance that can extend the range of applications beyond those which are served by thermoplastic polymers or silicones alone, or their physical blends.
Abstract:
An injection molding process for making a plastic article, the process comprising the steps of: A. Forming a moisture-curable composition comprising a 1. Silane-functionalized polyethylene, 2. Moisture source, e.g., a moisture-containing filler, wherein the moisture source excludes alcohols, and 3. Condensation catalyst; B. Injecting the composition into a mold; C. Subjecting the composition to conditions sufficient to 1. Release moisture from the moisture source, and 2. Partially cure the composition; D. Removing the partially cured composition from the mold; and E. Continuing the cure of the composition outside of the mold. The process is particularly well suited for the manufacture of thick parts, such as wire and cable elastomeric connectors.
Abstract:
Crosslinked, melt-shaped articles are manufactured by a process that does not require the use of post-shaping external heat or moisture, the process comprising the steps of: A. Forming a crosslinkable mixture of a 1. Organopolysiloxane containing one or more functional end groups; and 2. Silane-grafted or silane-copolymerized polyolefin; and B. Melt-shaping and partially crosslinking the mixture; and C. Cooling and continuing crosslinking the melt-shaped article. Crosslinking is promoted by the addition of a catalyst to the mixture before or during melt-shaping or to the melt-shaped article.
Abstract:
A process for preparing a cured composite material useful for radio frequency filter applications comprising the steps of: (a) providing a curable thermoset epoxy resin composition comprising (i) at least one epoxy resin; (ii) at least one toughening agent; (iii) at least one hardener; and (iv) at least one filler; (b) curing the curable thermoset epoxy resin composition of step (a) to form a cured composite; wherein the curable thermoset epoxy resin composition upon curing provides a cured composite product with a balance of properties comprising Tg, coefficient of thermal expansion, tensile strength, thermal conductivity; and having a density of less than 2.7 g/cc; and (c) coating at least a portion of the surface of the cured composite of step (b) with an electrically conductive metal layer to form a metalized coating on at least a portion of the surface of the cured composite. The cured composite material may be useful as a radio frequency cavity filter body housing for radio frequency filter applications.
Abstract:
A molded or extruded article, e.g., an electrical part or shielded cable, comprises at least one insulation layer and at least one semiconductive layer, the semiconductive layer thick and comprising in weight percent: A. 1 to 30 wt% of conductive filler; B. 10 to 90 wt% of a non-olefin elastomer; C. 10 to 90 wt% of an olefin elastomer; and D. Optionally, 0.5 to 2.5 wt% of peroxide. Carbon black and/or metal particulates or powder typically comprise the filler, silicone or urethane rubber the non-olefin elastomer, and EPR or EPDM the olefin elastomer.
Abstract:
Un artículo de contracción en frío fabricado a partir de una composición que comprende (A) un caucho de silicona; (B) un interpolímero de etileno/a-olefina; (C) un relleno; y (D) un ácido carboxílico a, ß-insaturado. La composición puede incluir opcionalmente aditivos seleccionados del grupo que consiste de plastificante, agente de curado con peróxido, antioxidante, aditivos de proceso, retardador de llama y combinaciones de los mismos.
Abstract:
La presente invención se refiere a un artículo de contracción en frío hecho de una composición que comprende (A) un interpolímero de etileno/a-olefina; (B) un rellenador; y (C) un ácido carboxílico a,ß-insaturado. La composición puede incluir opcionalmente aditivos seleccionados del grupo que consiste de plastificante, agente de curado de peróxido, antioxidante, aditivos de proceso, retardante de llama y combinaciones de los mismos.
Abstract:
Un artículo de contracción en frío que comprende una composición moldeada, estirada y curada que comprende (i) una mezcla de elastómero de etileno a-olefina injertado con silano y un poliorganosiloxano terminado en hidroxilo, (ii) un caucho de silicona terminado en vinilo y (iii) un etileno-a-olefina.