Abstract: A rubber compound for use in a stator in a positive displacement motor. The rubber compound includes a fiber reinforcement, wherein fibers in the fiber reinforcement create a grain direction in which “with the grain” is generally orthogonal to “across the grain”. In some embodiments, the rubber compound has a first value for 25% tensile Modulus across the grain and a second value for 25% tensile Modulus with the grain, wherein the first value is at least 10% lower than the second value. In such embodiments, the fiber reinforcement may further include a fiber loading of greater flan 1.0 phr of fibers. In such embodiments, the rubber compound may further have a 25% tensile Modulus of greater than 400 psi across the grain and a 50% tensile Modulus of greater than 700 psi across the grain.

Abstract: Provided are: a rubber composition for studless winter tires, achieving balanced improvement in performance on ice and snow, wet grip performance, and abrasion resistance; and a studless winter tire including a tread formed from the same. The rubber composition for studless winter tires includes: a rubber component including NR and BR; an aromatic oil; silica; and carbon black, wherein the combined amount of NR and BR is 30 mass % or more per 100 mass % of the rubber component; the amount of aromatic oil is 12-85 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component; the silica content is 45 mass % or more per 100 mass % in total of silica and carbon black; the silica includes at least one silica (1) with an N2SA of 100 m2/g or less and at least one silica (2) with an N2SA of 180 m2/g or more; the combined amount of silicas (1) and (2) is 30-150 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component; and the amounts of silicas (1) and (2) satisfy: [Amount of silica (1)]×0.

Abstract: A rubber-reinforcing cord (12) as a rubber-reinforcing member of the present invention is a rubber-reinforcing member for reinforcing a rubber product (such as a toothed belt (1)). The rubber-reinforcing cord (12) includes a reinforcing fiber or a reinforcing fiber sheet, and a first coating film provided on a surface of the reinforcing fiber or a surface of the reinforcing fiber sheet. The first coating film is formed by applying a first treatment agent containing polyvinyl alcohol and a crosslinking agent to the reinforcing fiber or the reinforcing fiber sheet and drying the first treatment agent. In the reinforcing member of the present invention, a second coating film as a primary coating film may be provided on the surface of the reinforcing fiber or the surface of the reinforcing fiber sheet. The second coating film can be produced using a second treatment agent containing a rubber latex, for example.

Abstract: A steel filament adapted for the reinforcement of elastomer or for thermoplastic products has a carbon content ranging up to 0.20 per cent by weight. The steel filament is provided with a coating promoting the adhesion with elastomer or thermoplastic products. The steel filament is drawn until a final diameter of less than 0.60 mm and a final tensile strength of more than 1200 MPa. Intermediate heat treatments are avoided so that the carbon footprint of the steel filament is substantially reduced.

Abstract: An adhesive material comprising at least one adhesive polymeric resin, at least one low aspect ratio metal-coated additive, and at least one high aspect ratio metal-coated additive. There is additionally provided an adhesive material comprising at least one adhesive polymeric resin, and one of either; a) low aspect ratio metal-coated additives present in the range 0.2 wt. % to 30 wt. % of the adhesive material; or b) discrete high aspect ratio metal-coated additives present in the range 0.2 wt. % to 25 wt. % of the adhesive material.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a composition and method for treating an aramid cord including a bisphenol-A-based- and/or a bisphenol-F-based-liquid epoxy resin, a reactive diluent, and a curing agent. The composition and method also may include an elastomer-modified epoxy-functional adduct and/or an elastomer-modified epoxy-resin adduct.

Abstract: The present teachings provide a fuser member comprising a substrate and a release layer. The release layer is disposed on the substrate and includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes have a hydroxyphenylmaleimide group covalently bonded to an outer surface of the plurality of carbon nanotubes and a fluoroelastomer shell layer covalently bonded to the hydroxyphenylmaleimide. The plurality of carbon nanotubes are in dispersed one or more fluoro-materials. There is also described the carbon nanotubes and a method of making the carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: The present teachings provide a fuser member comprising a substrate and a release layer. The release layer is disposed on the substrate and includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes have a hydroxyphenylmaleimide group covalently bonded to an outer surface of the plurality of carbon nanotubes and a fluoroelastomer shell layer covalently bonded to the hydroxyphenylmaleimide. The plurality of carbon nanotubes are in dispersed one or more fluoro-materials. There is also described the carbon nanotubes and a method of making the carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A treated textile material comprises a plurality of yarns or fibers having a hindered amine or halamine compound disposed on the exterior surface of the yarns or fibers and/or dispersed in the interior portion of the yarns or fibers. A treated textile material comprises a finish on a surface thereof, the finish comprising the product of a reaction between a cross-linking agent and a polymer comprising a plurality of secondary, hindered amine moieties attached to the polymer chain. Methods for making the treated textile materials are also described.

Abstract: A belt with a tensile cord embedded in an elastomeric body, having a polyurea-urethane adhesive composition impregnating the cord and coating the fibers. The composition is reaction product of a polyurethane prepolymer and a diamine curative or water. The prepolymer is a reaction product of a compact, symmetric diisocyanate and a polyester, polyether, or polycarbonate polyol. The belt body may be of cast polyurethane, vulcanized rubber, or thermoplastic elastomer. The cord may have an adhesive overcoat.

Abstract: A steel filament adapted for the reinforcement of elastomer or for thermoplastic products has a carbon content ranging up to 0.20 per cent by weight. The steel filament is provided with a coating promoting the adhesion with elastomer or thermoplastic products. The steel filament is drawn until a final diameter of less than 0.60 mm and a final tensile strength of more than 1200 MPa. Intermediate heat treatments are avoided so that the carbon footprint of the steel filament is substantially reduced.

Abstract: An artificial dielectric material comprising a plurality of blocks of dielectric material, each block have at least one conductive fibre or wire embedded within. A method of making the material is disclosed where a plurality of strands or wires are embedded in dielectric layer which is then chopped in blocks. These blocks then fall randomly into a container in any order or pattern and are glued into a solid layer.

Abstract: A rubber-reinforcing cord (12) as a rubber-reinforcing member of the present invention is a rubber-reinforcing member for reinforcing a rubber product (such as a toothed belt (1)). The rubber-reinforcing cord (12) includes a reinforcing fiber or a reinforcing fiber sheet, and a first coating film provided on a surface of the reinforcing fiber or a surface of the reinforcing fiber sheet. The first coating film is formed by applying a first treatment agent containing polyvinyl alcohol and a crosslinking agent to the reinforcing fiber or the reinforcing fiber sheet and drying the first treatment agent. In the reinforcing member of the present invention, a second coating film as a primary coating film may be provided on the surface of the reinforcing fiber or the surface of the reinforcing fiber sheet. The second coating film can be produced using a second treatment agent containing a rubber latex, for example.

Abstract: Composite structures and a method for improving the electromagnetic characteristics of composite structures produces epoxy nanofibres during the lay-up of structural elements of carbon fibre composite laminates. The epoxy nanofibres are fabricated by electro-spinning and may be doped with carbon nanotubes or other conducting nanoparticles. The nanofibres are selectively applied to one or more carbon fibre plys in a controlled manner of distribution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glass strands coated with a sizing composition capable of conducting an electric current, which comprises at least one film-forming agent, at least one compound chosen from plasticizers, surfactants and dispersants, at least one coupling agent for coupling to the glass, and electrically conductive particles. The glass strands according to the invention are more particularly intended for the production of electrically conductive parts by compression molding, said glass strands being employed in SMC or BMC form.

Abstract: The invention relates to a precursor article of a composite material comprising a polymer matrix and at least one reinforcing wire and/or fibres, said article comprising at least one reinforcing wire and/or fibres and at least one polymer matrix wire and/or fibres. The invention is characterised in that: said reinforcing wire and/or fibres are made from a reinforcing material and may comprise a thermoplastic polyamide part; said polymer matrix wire and/or fibres are made from thermoplastic polyamide; and the thermoplastic polyamide of said reinforcing wire and/or fibres and/or said polymer matrix wire and/or fibres comprise at least one polyamide with a star structure which contains: star macromolecular chains comprising one or more cores and at least three branches or three polyamide segments which are linked to the core; if necessary, linear polyamide macromolecular chains.

Abstract: Paper including bodies carrying at least one biochemical marker and of sufficient size to be capable of being taken individually.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced composite material including reinforcing fibers and a matrix resin, wherein at least some of the reinforcing fibers have their ends in the matrix resin, and a second resin having an elastic modulus less than that of the matrix resin is present in contact with fiber ends of at least some of reinforcing fibers having above-mentioned ends and only in the neighborhood thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product, in particular a panel, that can be obtained by the Hatschek process and without autoclaving, and can be used as siding, cladding element or partition element, this product being formed from a fibre-reinforced cementitious matrix comprising at least one hydraulic binder, such as cement, at least one filler, such as calcium carbonate, and at least synthetic fibres. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing the product.

Abstract: The invention relates to treatment of yarns for use in reinforcement of rubber products. Such treatment comprises application to the yarn of an aqueous emulsion of polyester and/or epoxy adhesive, or an aqueous alkaline dispersion of rubber latex and resorcinol-formaldehyde resin adhesive, wherein said adhesive contains a minor amount of particulate, water insoluble starch composite of starch and water insoluble plasticizer therefor. Such yarns may be in a form of a cord comprised of a plurality of yarns. The invention further relates to such treated yarns. The invention additionally relates to such treated yarns and a composite of rubber and said treated yarns. The invention additionally relates to an article of manufacture such, as for example, a rubber tire, having at least one component comprised of said composite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product in panel form, comprising a fiber-reinforced cementitious matrix, prepared from a sheet material by filtration on a screen of an aqueous suspension comprising at least one hydraulic binder, such as cement and at least one fibrous material and devoid of siliceous sand, thicknesses of said sheet material being superposed until the desired final thickness is obtained, in order to give a panel which is then autoclaved. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing the product.

Abstract: This invention provides a carrier member made of a UV resistant fiber-reinforced composite material where a UV resistant coating material is applied on the surface of the fiber-reinforced composite material and a process for producing thereof. A preferable fiber-reinforced composite material is a fiber-reinforced plastic or carbon fiber-reinforced carbon composite material. A UV resistant coating material is one or more selected from the group consisting of ceramics, cermets, metals and alloys. The carrier member is produced by coating the surface of the fiber-reinforced composite material with a UV resistant coating material by spraying. This carrier member is advantageous in that it can exhibit properties inherent to a fiber-reinforced composite material such as a light weight, higher rigidity and higher heat resistance and that it little contaminates a precision instrument material when being used in cleansing with UV.

Abstract: Protection products and armored products made of a fiber-reinforced composite material with a ceramic matrix, include a protection element for partial or complete absorption of at least one impact-like load focussed at a point. The protection element has a body having at least one dimension at least equal to 3 cm, in a direction perpendicular to a load to be absorbed. The body includes a fiber-reinforced composite material having a ceramic matrix with at least 10% by weight of silicon carbide and having reinforcing fibers. At least 5% by weight of the reinforcing fibers are carbon fibers and/or graphite fibers.

Abstract: A concrete product for promotion of afforestation, to be used in an environment where a sufficient amount of water for accelerating germination of seeds is supplied. Carbon fibers are disposed on the outer surface of a concrete body. The carbon fibers are made of filaments having a strand form, non-woven fabric form, woven fabric form, knitted form, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-dispersible crosslinker composition containing

Abstract: The present invention relates to an epoxy resin composition for a fibre reinforced composite material, which is thermosetting resin composition where the glass transition temperature Tg of the cured material obtained by heating for 2 hours at 180° C. is at least 150° C., and the modulus of rigidity G′R in the rubbery plateau in the temperature region above the aforesaid Tg is no more than 10 MPa. In accordance with the present invention, it is possible to provide a fibre-reinforced composite material which is outstanding in its resistance to hot-wet environmental condition, impact resistance, and strength characteristics such as tensile strength and compression strength, and furthermore it is possible to provide a thermosetting resin composition and a prepreg outstanding in terms of their peel strength to a honeycomb core.

Abstract: Polyurethane elastomer yams (particularly spandex) containing certain silver-based antimicrobial formulations therein are provided. This invention relates to polyurethane elastomer yams (particularly spandex) containing certain silver-based antimicrobial formulations therein. Such formulations comprise antimicrobial compounds, such as, preferably, triclosan and/or silver-containing ion-exchange resins, such as zirconium phosphate, glass, and/or zeolite compounds. The inventive spandex yarns exhibit excellent antimicrobial qualities as well as surprisingly good anti-tack/frictional characteristics. As a result, antimicrobial spandex yams are provided which exhibit ease in processing, particularly in further knitting, weaving, etc., to produce fabrics therefrom. Such fabrics are also encompassed within this invention.

Abstract: A molding material comprises at least the following components A, B and C, with the component C arranged to contact a composite comprising the components A plus B. The components are elongated members identified as: A A continuous reinforcing fiber bundle, B A thermoplastic polymer or oligomer having a weight average molecular weight of 200 to 50,000 and a melt viscosity lower than that of the component C, and C A thermoplastic resin having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 or more.

Abstract: A floorcovering tile is provided which has an upper and a lower layer and a carrier arranged between these, where at least one of the two layers is a service layer. The floorcovering tile retains its flatness even when temperature and/or humidity varies. A process for producing the floorcovering tile is also described.