Abstract: A combined sealing member is provided that includes a composition comprising two or more polyolefin elastomers selected from the group consisting of a dense, a micro-dense and a dynamic silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer having a respective density of less than 0.90 g/cm3, less than 0.70 g/cm3, and less than 0.60 g/cm3. The combined sealing member exhibits a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 35.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (22 hrs @ 70° C.).

Abstract: A hose is provided. The hose has a composition including a silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer and a filler. The hose composition exhibits a compression set of from about 5% to about 35%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 Method B (168 hrs at 150 ° C.). The hose composition additionally has a density from about 0.88 g/cm3 to about 1.05 g/cm3. The hose may be used for transferring coolant liquid in a motor of a vehicle and includes a first outer layer of a first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer; a second inner layer of a second silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer; and a textile reinforcement layer embedded between the first and second layers of the silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomers.

Abstract: A roofing membrane and a method of making the same is provided. The roofing membrane includes a top layer having a flame retardant and a first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer with a density less than 0.90 g/cm3; a scrim layer; and a bottom layer having a flame retardant and a second silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer with a density less than 0.90 g/cm3. The top and bottom layers of the roofing membrane both exhibit a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 35.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (22 hrs @ 70° C.).

Abstract: The invention relates to automotive weatherstrip material. More specifically, the invention utilizes thermo-expand-able microspheres in the sponge bulb member of the weatherstrip to produce a microcellular structure which provides a lower weight weatherstrip material with improved surface appearance and comparable stiffness to known materials for use in the auto-motive industry, and exhibiting a blown specific gravity of less than about 0.60 g/cc.

Abstract: The invention relates to automotive weatherstrip material. More specifically, the invention utilizes thermo-expandable microspheres in the sponge bulb member of the weatherstrip to produce a microcellular structure which provides a lower weight weatherstrip material with improved surface appearance and comparable stiffness to known materials for use in the automotive industry, and exhibiting a blown specific gravity of less than about 0.60 g/cc.

Abstract: A hose made from a composition including one or more of EPR, EPDM, a silane-grafted polyolefin and a silicone-modified polyolefin; an one or more of fibers, polyamide powder, and ultra high molecular weight polyethylene powder. A hose comprising an outermost layer formed from a composition comprising: (A) at least one of EPR, EPDM, a silane-grafted polyolefin and a siliconemodified polyolefin; and (B) at least one of an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene powder, a polyamide powder, and fibers.

Abstract: A double wall steel tube includes an inner tube wall and an outer tube wall. The inner and outer tube walls are formed from a tubing material including an inner layer of iron steel, first and second outer layers of an alloy of aluminum and silicon, a first intermediate layer disposed between the inner layer and the first outer layer, and a second intermediate layer disposed between the inner layer and the second outer layer. The first and second intermediate layers include aluminum, silicon and iron. The inner and outer tube walls are brazed together.

Abstract: A cross-linkable UV curable coating layer disposed over flocked fibers on an automotive component requiring improved squeak and itch resistance and freeze release is provided. The coating layer includes an elongated member having along a pre-determined portion of the member flocked fibers. The elongated member finds application as a weatherstrip or seal.

Abstract: A weatherstrip is configured for engagement with an associated vehicle window. A body of the weatherstrip has regions of high hardness that include soybean oil as an ingredient in the rubber formulation. Flexible seal portions extend outwardly from the body and are adapted for sliding engagement with the associated vehicle window. Preferably, the soybean oil is approximately 1-25 weight % of the rubber formulation in the high hardness regions. The body has a Shore A durometer on the order of 80-95. A method of forming the weatherstrip includes providing a rubber formulation and substituting at least a portion of a plasticizer with fully hydrogenated soybean oil.

Abstract: A cross-linkable UV curable coating layer disposed over flocked fibers on an automotive component requiring improved squeak and itch resistance and freeze release is provided. The coating layer includes an elongated member having along a pre-determined portion of the member flocked fibers. The elongated member finds application as a weatherstrip or seal.

Abstract: A composite extrusion for an automotive seal strip is formed of an extruded body, and a veneer extruded onto the body. The extruded body is composed of ethylene-propylene diene rubber compound. The veneer is composed of a polymer blend that includes the reaction product of an acrylate polymer and a glycidyl acrylate polymer. The reaction of the acrylate polymer and the glycidyl acrylate polymer improves adhesion and also provides a barrier to inhibit migration of vulcanizing agents from the ethylene-propylene diene rubber body into the veneer that would otherwise cause discoloration during use.

Abstract: A composite extrusion for an automotive seal strip is formed of an extruded body, and a veneer extruded onto the body. The extruded body is composed of ethylene-propylene diene rubber compound. The veneer is composed of a polymer blend that includes the reaction product of an acrylate polymer and a glycidyl acrylate polymer. The reaction of the acrylate polymer and the glycidyl acrylate polymer improves adhesion and also provides a barrier to inhibit migration of vulcanizing agents from the ethylene-propylene diene rubber body into the veneer that would otherwise cause discoloration during use.

Abstract: A weatherstrip for automotive and motor vehicle window glass comprises a glass contact layer overlying a base extrusion. The base extrusion is formed of a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) comprising ethylene-propylene diene polymer (EPDM) and polypropylene. The glass contact layer is formed of a material composed predominantly of a thermoplastic polyolefin polymer and comprising a silicone-crosslinked thermoset polymer. The thermoset polymer may be the reaction product of a silane-grafted polyolefin and a silicone polymer.

Abstract: A composite extrusion for an automotive seal strip is formed of an extruded body, and a veneer extruded onto the body. The extruded body is composed of ethylene-propylene diene rubber compound. The veneer is composed of a polymer blend that includes the reaction product of an acrylate polymer and a glycidyl acrylate polymer. The reaction of the acrylate polymer and the glycidyl acrylate polymer improves adhesion and also provides a barrier to inhibit migration of vulcanizing agents from the ethylene-propylene diene rubber body into the veneer that would otherwise cause discoloration during use.

Abstract: A weatherstrip having a hard bearing layer with a surface coating for reducing sliding friction between the weatherstrip and a panel is disclosed. A body of the weatherstrip has a relatively low durometer and the bearing layer has a greater durometer, wherein an exposed surface of the bearing layer is covered with a coating, wherein the coating can include a multitude of particles.

Abstract: A weatherstrip having a migration inhibiting layer including a butyl based elastomer, wherein the butyl based elastomer can include a blend of a halogenated butyl and EPDM. The migration inhibiting layer can be located on at least one of a dense portion and an expanded portion of the weatherstrip and is selected to substantially preclude the passage of decomposition products, thereby reducing odor emanation from the strip and discoloration from staining materials. The migration inhibiting layer may also include coloring agents thereby providing a colored weatherstrip.

Abstract: A weatherstrip having a migration inhibiting layer including a butyl based elastomer, wherein the butyl based elastomer can include a blend of a halogenated butyl and EPDM. The migration inhibiting layer can be located on at least one of a dense portion and an expanded portion of the weatherstrip and is selected to substantially preclude the passage of decomposition products, thereby reducing odor emanation from the strip and discoloration from staining materials. The migration inhibiting layer may also include coloring agents thereby providing a colored weatherstrip.

Abstract: A weatherstrip having a hard bearing layer with a surface coating for reducing sliding friction between the weatherstrip and a panel is disclosed. A body of the weatherstrip has a relatively low durometer and the bearing layer has a greater durometer, wherein an exposed surface of the bearing layer is covered with a coating, wherein the coating can include a multitude of particles.

Abstract: A laminate having a metal reinforcement and a bonding veneer is disclosed, wherein the bonding veneer is a peroxide cured rubber including at least one of a polybutadiene and (meth)acrylate. A feature layer is formed on the bonding veneer and can be any of a variety of cross-linkable materials such as EPDM and EPM.

Abstract: A weatherseal for reducing noise generation upon relative movement between the seal and a panel is disclosed. The weatherseal includes a plurality of particles forming a surface of a contact layer, wherein the plurality of particles has a multi-modal particle size distribution.