Abstract: A multi-end monofilament production apparatus includes the following sequential process units along monofilaments flow direction: a vertical spinning machine comprising a spinneret and a distribution plate below the spinneret; a water bath for quenching spun monofilaments; a vacuum jet device for transferring monofilaments from the water bath; a steam jet able to provide superheated steam at a temperature within the range between 300° C. and 380° C. and at a pressure within the range between 4 bars and 5 bars; a drawing unit; and a monofilament winder for winding monofilaments at a speed exceeding 500 m/min. The present invention further proposes a method for multi-end monofilament yarn production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a asymmetric cap ply reinforcement cord comprising yarns having yarns with two different linear density values in range of 1300-1500 dtex and 850-100 dtex in the cap ply reinforcement layer that is located between the tread and the belt package in a pneumatic radial vehicle tire comprising a tread and a belt package, and that is formed by winding spirally as strip comprising at least two cords such that it will make 0 to 5° angle with the equatorial plane on the said belt package.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photovoltaic yarn and production method wherein electrical conduction is enabled by the photovoltaic yarn comprising a texturized yarn (2) with a cathode layer (4), an active layer (6) and an anode layer (8) coating thereon, the photovoltaic yarn can generate electricity utilizing the solar light, and which is developed especially to be used in textile industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel tire cord reinforcement made of ultra high modulus aramid fibers which has bi-elastic tensile properties. The cord includes at least two plies, and there is a spacing between the cord plies. The cord twisting improves bending and compression fatigue resistance of the aramid, but at the same time reduces the modulus and strength too.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel tire cord fabric or strip made of alternating a plurality of first nylon 6.6 cords and a plurality of second nylon 6.6 cords having different twists. Such a novel tire cord fabric or strips improve high speed durability, tread separation resistance and impact resistance when used as zero degree spirally wound cap ply on the belt package in pneumatic radial tires.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying reinforcing additive to a ground by being connected to a mobile vehicle including a chamber to store the reinforcing additive, wherein the chamber includes an outlet to let the stored additive reach the ground for reinforcement; a connecting element to connect the apparatus to the vehicle; a cover for adjusting the additive amount leaving the chamber through the outlet by adjusting the opening of the outlet; a movement element in connection with the cover and moving the cover to adjust the opening of the outlet; a vibrating element provided on a surface of the chamber, vibrating the surface when energized to direct the additive towards the outlet; and a power source in connection with the movement element and vibrating element, providing energy to these elements to perform their operations according to the demand of the related application.

Abstract: A dipped and heat-set aramid cord, comprising a plurality of cord plies having a spacing between the plurality of cord plies, wherein a TASE at 2.0% elongation of the aramid cord is less than 2.0 cN/dtex; wherein the spacing between the plurality of cord plies is more than 10% and less than 80% of a cord diameter (D) of the cord plies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel tire cord reinforcement made of ultra high modulus aramid fibers which has bi-elastic tensile properties. The cord includes at least two plies, and there is a spacing between the cord plies. Such a novel bi-elastic tire cord improves high speed durability and eliminates flatspotting when used as carcass reinforcement in pneumatic radial and bias tires.

Abstract: A multi-end monofilament production apparatus includes the following sequential process units along monofilaments flow direction: a vertical spinning machine comprising a spinneret and a distribution plate below the spinneret; a water bath for quenching spun monofilaments; a vacuum jet device for transferring monofilaments from the water bath; a steam jet able to provide superheated steam at a temperature within the range between 300° C. and 380° C. and at a pressure within the range between 4 bars and 5 bars; a drawing unit; and a monofilament winder for winding monofilaments at a speed exceeding 500 m/min. The present invention further proposes a method for multi-end monofilament yarn production.

Abstract: An exotherm stopper mixture for controlling the exotherm between epoxy-amine thermosetting resins and a hardener, comprising water, at least one high-boiling solvent, at least one exothermicity stopping reactant, and an excipient mixture comprising a surfactant, an emulsifier, a disperser, a co-solvent or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel tire cord fabric or strip made of alternating parallel polyester (PET) cords having different twists. Such novel tire cord fabric or strips improve high speed durability, tread separation resistance and impact resistance when used as zero degree spirally wound cap ply in pneumatic radial tires.

Abstract: A dipped and heat-set carbon fiber cord, including a plurality of cord plies having a spacing between the plurality of cord plies. A TASE at 2.0% elongation of the carbon fiber cord is less than 2.0cN/dtex. The spacing between the plurality of cord plies is longer than 15% and shorter than 80% of a cord diameter of the plurality of cord plies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel polyester tire cord reinforcement which has bi-elastic tensile properties. The tire cord includes at least two cord plies, and there is a spacing between the cord plies. Such a novel bi-elastic polyester tire cord improves high speed durability and significantly eliminates flatspotting when used as a cap ply in pneumatic radial tires.

Abstract: A dipped and heat-set high modulus nylon 6.6 cords having a tensile stress value between 1.2 and 2.0 cN/dtex at 4% elongation. The high modulus nylon 6.6 cords are used as reinforcement in shaped rubber composites. The minimum heat shrinkage of the cords is 4% and the maximum heat shrinkage thereof is 7%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel tire cord fabric or strip made of alternating PET and nylon 6.6 warp cords which is used as tire reinforcement. Such a novel tire cord fabric or strips improve high speed durability, tread separation resistance and impact resistance when used as zero degree spirally wound cap ply in pneumatic radial tires.

Abstract: A two or three-ply nylon 6.6 cord having a breaking elongation of 8 to 12% and a minimum tenacity of 9 g/dtex is disclosed in the present invention. The two or three-ply nylon 6.6 cord is used as tire reinforcement, in particular as cap ply spirally wound on belt package with 0° to 5° to the equatorial plane of the radial pneumatic tire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel polyester tire cord reinforcement which has bi-elastic tensile properties. The tire cord includes at least two cord plies, and there is a spacing between the cord plies. Such a novel bi-elastic polyester tire cord improves high speed durability and significantly eliminates flatspotting when used as a cap ply in pneumatic radial tires.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic prepreg production method which is developed in order to be used as structural and visual material in all industrial fields, mainly aviation, defense industry and automotive, and which enables the thermoplastic resin to be impregnated into the weave formed with a reinforcing yarn (A). The objective of the present invention is to provide a thermoplastic prepreg production method which enables to apply more accurate resin amount to the weavings comprising reinforcing yarn (A) and thermoplastic yarn (B), and to be processed more easily. Discloses is a thermoplastic prepreg production method characterized by the steps of i) obtaining a weave by weaving a thermoplastic yarn and a reinforcing yarn to each other, ii) impregnating of the said thermoplastic yarn into the said weave by melting or softening of said thermoplastic yarn.

Abstract: A bead in peneumati radial tires consisting of hybrid cords made of carbon fibers and lower modulus organic yarns, which enables easy mounting the tire to the rims. The light weight bead structure with hybrid cords within rubber or polymeric matrix makes it possible to reduce the fuel consumption.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel tire cord fabric or strip made of alternating nylon cords having different constructions. Such a novel cord fabrics or strips improves high speed durability and tread separation resistance when used as zero degree spirally wound cap ply on the belt package in pneumatic radial tires.