Abstract: An article is reinforced by applying to it a thermally curable composition of a resin mixture of 10% to 60% by weight of a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A, 5% to 25% by weight of an epoxy novolac, and 5% to 25% by weight of a reinforcement material comprising carbon fibers. Following application, the composition is cured. In some instances, at least a portion of the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A and/or the epoxy phenyl novolac resin may be adducted with an elastomer.

Abstract: A two component, curable hot melt adhesive system includes a first hot melt adhesive formulation which has a softening temperature greater than room temperature and which includes a first component of a curable adhesive therein. The system includes a second hot melt adhesive formulation which has a softening temperature which is greater than room temperature and which includes a second component of a curable adhesive therein. The second component is reactive with the first component to provide a cured adhesive bond. In use, the two formulations are heated to a temperature above their softening temperature and are contacted so as to cause mixing. The mixture cools to provide a thermoplastic bond which subsequently cures to provide a permanent adhesive bond. While the first and the second component individually perform as hot melt adhesives, combining the first and the second gives enhanced adhesive performance in extended temperature ranges.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymeric material and a process for making the polymeric material. The polymeric material has adhesive and noise abatement properties over a broad temperature range. Further, the material is chip and corrosion resistant and provides metal panel reinforcement.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymeric material and a process for making the polymeric material. The polymeric material has adhesive and noise abatement properties over a broad temperature range. Further, the material is chip and corrosion resistant and provides metal panel reinforcement.

Abstract: A radiation curable precursor coating composition for the preparation of a non-blocking, heat activatable adhesive includes a curable acrylic material, a curable elastomeric material, and a hydrocarbon tackifier material having a softening temperature ranging from approximately 50° C. to approximately 200° C., wherein when the acrylic material and the elastomeric material are cured, the coating composition is non-blocking at room temperature, but when the coating composition is heated to a temperature above both the softening temperature of the hydrocarbon tackifier and the Tg of the coating composition, the coating composition becomes adhesive.

Abstract: A lubricant composition for use in metal-forming operations is compatible with aqueous-based paint baths and includes an oil having dissolved therein an ester derived from a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alcohol and a C.sub.10 -C.sub.25 acid. The ester is typically a methyl or ethyl ester and is present in weight concentrations of up to 30%. One specific pre-lubricant composition includes methyl oleate as the ester. The composition may further include corrosion inhibitors, antioxidants, lubricity builders and the like.

Abstract: A pre-lubricant composition for use in metal-forming operations is compatible with aqueous-based paint baths and includes an ester of C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alcohol and a C.sub.5 -C.sub.25 acid in an oil base. The ester is typically a methyl ester and is present in weight concentrations of up to 30%. One specific pre-lubricant composition includes methyl oleate as the ester. The composition may further include corrosion inhibitors, antioxidants, lubricity builders and the like.