Abstract: A method for forming paper straps is provided. The method may include providing a paper strip from a base sheet and directing the paper strip through a first die to form an intermediate string. The method may further include directing the intermediate string from the first die through a second die, the intermediate string exiting the second die in a substantially non-twisted state. Related apparatuses and devices to form paper straps are also provided.

Abstract: A repulpable paper strap includes a plurality of paper strings, and a binder that binds the paper strings together, the binder including a partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol and a fully hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol. Related methods of forming the repulpable paper strap is also provided.

Abstract: A repulpable paper strap includes a plurality of paper strings, and a binder that binds the paper strings together, the binder including a partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol and a fully hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol. Related methods of forming the repulpable paper strap is also provided.

Abstract: A method for forming paper straps is provided. The method may include providing a paper strip from a base sheet and directing the paper strip through a first die to form an intermediate string. The method may further include directing the intermediate string from the first die through a second die, the intermediate string exiting the second die in a substantially non-twisted state. Related apparatuses and devices to form paper straps are also provided.

Abstract: The present description relates to in-plane isotropic products derived from cellulosic filament based compositions that are substantially free of binders; and comprising inorganic fillers with an average particle size of less than 5 ?m; and methods for producing these in-plane isotropic products. The method comprising providing a cellulosic filament substantially free of any binder; providing an inorganic filler comprising an average particle size of less than 5 ?m; mixing the cellulosic filament and the filler to produce a slurry; transferring the slurry in a preforming jig to produce a wet mat in the jig; and hot press compression molding the mat to produce the in-plane isotropic product. The inorganic fillers were uniquely shown substantially useful to accelerate the final dewatering (drying) in the hot press at 150° C./250 psi and to eliminate delamination issue insitu the molded products.

Abstract: A method for forming paper straps is provided. The method may include providing a paper strip from a base sheet and directing the paper strip through a first die to form an intermediate string. The method may further include directing the intermediate string from the first die through a second die, the intermediate string exiting the second die in a substantially non-twisted state. Related apparatuses and devices to form paper straps are also provided.

Abstract: The present relates to a composite sandwich structure comprising a central core made of pultruded lightweight yarns and outer composite skin of pultruded reinforcement fiber rovings. It is provided a method of producing a composite sandwich structure comprising providing pultruded lightweight and co-impregnated yarns, and a co-pultruded reinforcement fiber rovings; and guiding the pultruded lightweight yarns to form a central core and the pultruded reinforcement fiber rovings forming an outer composite skin within at least one heated pultrusion die producing a composite sandwich structure.

Abstract: A method for forming paper straps is provided. The method may include providing a paper strip from a base sheet and directing the paper strip through a first die to form an intermediate string. The method may further include directing the intermediate string from the first die through a second die, the intermediate string exiting the second die in a substantially non-twisted state. Related apparatuses and devices to form paper straps are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate coated with an oriented multilayer polymeric film comprising at least two layers of polymer particles oriented along two different directions with respect to one another. Such an oriented multilayer polymeric film has improved flexibility as well as improved gas barrier properties. A method of forming the film on a substrate is also disclosed.

Abstract: A curable vinyl ester resin composition capable of undergoing B-staging at room temperature comprises (a) an unmodified vinyl ester resin; (b) a reactive diluent consisting of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer; (c) a free-radical curing agent; (d) a B-staging agent comprising a Group II metal oxide or hydroxide, or a mixture thereof; and (e) a thickening agent comprising an ester, a ketone, an aldehyde or a mixture thereof. The thickening agent coacts with the B-staging agent to cause B-staging of the vinyl ester resin at room temperature. The vinyl ester resin composition according to the invention is particularly useful for impregnating a fibrous material such as a woven fabric material. The fibrous material impregnated with the vinyl ester resin composition of the invention has a shelf life of up to 12 months. B-staging is generally reached in about two weeks following mixture of the various components and impregnation of the fibrous material.