Abstract: The process for preparing copper-film-plated steel cord (hereafter abbreviated as copper-plated cord) of 20-90 nm of copper film for vehicle tire, by plating zinc or tin with strong tendency of ionization on the surface of steel cord and after drawing the zinc or tin-plated cord, and then plating copper film onto it contacting with cupric sulfate solution of 10 to 50 gram per litter.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 12, 2002
Publication date:
April 3, 2003
Applicant:
DIGITAL PLATING CO., LTD.
Inventors:
Gon Seo, Pyong Lee Cho, Gyung Soo Jeon, Seung Kyun Ryu
Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing copper-film-plated steel cord suitable for use in vehicle tires comprising plating zinc or tin on the surface of steel cord, drawing the zinc or tin-plated cord, and then plating copper film onto the zinc or tin plated steel cord by contact with a solution of cupric sulfate solution, cupric nitrate, cupric chloride or cupric acetate. Compared with the presently used brass-plated steel cord, manufacturing tires with copper-plated cord according to the present invention reduces manufacturing time due to faster formation of adhesion interphase, increases the storage period by enhancing moisture stability, and retards adhesion degradation thereby extending the service life of the tires.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 5, 2000
Date of Patent:
June 25, 2002
Assignee:
Digital Plating Co., Ltd.
Inventors:
Gon Seo, Pyong Lee Cho, Gyung Soo Jeon, Seung Kyun Ryu