Abstract: Autodeposited coatings useful for protecting metal surfaces and in production of rubber-to-metal composites are obtained by curing adducts based on epoxy resins which are adhered to the metal surface. One or more epoxy resins, such as for example, the combination of a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A and a flexibilizing epoxy resin, may be prereacted to form an adduct of higher average molecular weight than the starting epoxy resins. Said adduct may then be dispersed in water, with the resulting dispersion being used in an autodeposition bath composition.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a resin-coated copper foil for manufacturing printed wiring boards that excel in total balance of properties of flame retardation, resin flow, water resistance, and peeling strength. The resin-coated copper foil comprises a resin layer on one side of a copper foil, and is characterized in that the resin layer comprises a resin composition having the following composition: a. a high polymer having cross-linkable  5 to 30 parts by weight functional groups in the molecule, and a cross-linking agent therefor b. an epoxy resin that is liquid at  5 to 30 parts by weight room temperature c.

Abstract: This invention relates to a threaded joint for steel pipes which comprises a pin and a box each having a contact surface including a threaded portion and an unthreaded metal contact portion and which can be prevented from galling during repeated fastening and loosening without application of a compound grease. A solid lubricant coating which comprises a lubricating powder such as molybdenum disulfide and a resin binder is formed on the contact surface of at least one of the pin and the box. The solid lubricant coating has a hardness of 70-140 on the Rockwell M scale and an adhesive strength of at least 500 N/m as determined by the SAICAS (Surface And Interfacial Cutting Analysis System) method, and it exhibits excellent galling resistance even in the environment of high-temperature oil wells. Inclusion of ultraviolet screening fine particles such as titanium oxide fine particles in the solid lubricant coating increases the rust preventing properties of the threaded joint.

Abstract: Methods and materials for sealing and insulating a fuel cell plate are disclosed. The disclosed process includes applying a coating precursor on at least one surface of the fuel cell plate, and curing the coating precursor by exposure to radiation. Disclosed coating precursors include those containing an acrylated oligomer and a photoinitiator, which can polymerize in response to ultraviolet or electron beam radiation. Other disclosed coating precursors are those that can polymerize in response to exposure to infrared radiation or heating, and include epoxy nitrile resins and organopolysiloxane resins. The disclosed processes and coating precursors provide certain advantages over conventional methods and designs for insulating and sealing fuel cell plates since the disclosed coating precursors can be quickly and precisely applied to fuel cell plates by, for example, screening printing.

Abstract: A basecoat composition includes an acrylic polymer prepared from a combination of monomers including at least about 30% by weight ethyl acrylate, methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, or a combination of these. The basecoat composition also includes methylated melamine-formaldehyde resin and up to about 10% by weight of a butylated melamine-formaldehyde resin, based on the weight of the basecoat composition vehicle and butylated melamine resin. An at least partially cured layer of the basecoat composition offers improved adhesion with a coating composition layer applied over it and cured, whether the coating composition layer applied over it is another layer of the basecoat composition itself or a layer of a clearcoat composition.

Abstract: A composition and method for selectively increasing the resin flow and gel time of an epoxy resin that fills the capillary region between filaments in fiberglass yarns making up a woven fabric. The composition and method are used in the lamination of fiberglass reinforced composites such as copper clad laminates for circuit boards and reduces the occurrence of voids in the capillary region.

Abstract: Encapsulated electrical component assemblies and methods of electrically connecting an electrical component having a plurality of component electrical terminations to a component carrying substrate having a plurality of substrate electrical terminations at surface mount reflow soldering conditions is described. The electrical and substrate components have an encapsulant-forming composition sandwiched therebetween and encasing said pluralities of component and substrate electrical connections. The described invention relates to using an encapsulant-forming composition comprising a thermosetting resin (preferably an epoxy resin) and a cross-linking agent (preferably an anhdride) for said resin that cross-links said resin and that also acts as a fluxing agent and optionally includes a catalyst for initiating cross-linking at required conditions. The gel point of the encapsulant-forming composition is reached after solder melt.

Abstract: A resin sheet which comprises a base layer containing particles dispersed therein and hence has excellent dimensional stability; a resin sheet which comprises a base layer containing particles dispersed therein and hence has excellent light diffusion properties; resin sheets which comprise either of those resin sheets containing dispersed particles and a reflecting layer, inorganic gas barrier layer, and color filter layer respectively superposed thereon; and a liquid crystal display using any of these resin sheets containing dispersed particles. Some of the resin sheets containing dispersed particles comprise a base layer comprising a thermoplastic resin or thermoset resin and dispersed therein an inorganic oxide having an average particle diameter of 1 to 100 nm, the amount of the inorganic oxide being 0.1 to 23% by weight based on the weight of the base layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retarded epoxy resin composition, which is characterized by that said flame retarded epoxy resin composition comprising: (A) at least one type of epoxy resin; (B) a phosphorus-and-nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound, said compound having a moiety which can react with the epoxy group of the epoxy resin, usedful as a hardening agent, and having a structure as shown by formula (I): wherein m is an integer of from 0 to 2, n is an integer of from 3 to 7, but at least one m is not 2. The epoxy resin composition consisting of the above components (A) and (B) has improved flame retarded property and thus is suitably used as the flame retarded material required for the parts of composite material, laminated plates, printed circuit boards, electronic products, electrical products, and the like.

Abstract: A process for making a metal-polymer composites suitable for shaping into container end panels having improved resistance to feathering and angel hair formation. A polymer coating is applied to a metal sheet. The polymer coating includes at least one cured polymer selected from polyolefins, anhydride modified polyolefins, epoxies, and phenoxies. The polymer coating on the composite is then irradiated with an electron beam, thereby scissioning chains in the cured polymer. The metal sheet preferably comprises an aluminum alloy and the polymer coating preferably comprises maleic anhydride modified polyropylene.

Abstract: Coating composition including a film-forming component, further including (a) a product formed by reacting a mixture including carboxy functional polymer, hydroxy functional polymer, or a mixture thereof, or ethylenically unsaturated monomer, with epoxy resin, and (b) a polyvinyl alcoholic-containing phenolic resol resin. Also provided is a method of coating a metal substrate with said coating composition. Further provided is a composite material comprising a metal substrate having at least one surface covered with a cured film of the coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an epoxy resin composition containing (A) an epoxy resin having two or more epoxy groups in one molecule, (B) a phenolic curing agent, (C) a phenoxy resin containing a bisphenol S skeleton and having a weight average molecular weight of 5,000 to 100,000, and (D) a curing accelerator, wherein the epoxy resin (A) contains a phosphorus atom, and wherein 5 to 50 parts by weight of the phenoxy resin (C) and 0.05 to 10 parts by weight of the curing accelerator (D) are mixed with 100 parts by weight in total of the epoxy resin (A) and the phenolic curing agent (B).

Abstract: A metallic plate material used as a material for, for example, a casing for containing parts of an electric/electronic instrument, which is good in earthing properties, shield properties against electromagnetic waves, formabilities, lubricity, sliding properties, and resistance to solvents. The metallic plate material comprises a resin-coated metallic plate material. The resin coating contains, as resin, at least one substance chosen from a group consisting of acrylic-based resin, epoxy-based resin, and urethane-based resin, and contains water in the amount of 1 to 50 mass % and a lubricant in the amount of 0.1 to 20 mass %, and has a thickness of 0.05 to 5 &mgr;m.

Abstract: A powder coating composition for heat-sensitive substrates curable at a temperature of about 300° F. or below for about 30 minutes or less comprises a) from about 10-90% by weight, relative to a) plus b), of carboxylic acid-functional acrylic resin(s); b) from about 10-90% by weight, relative to a) plus b), of polyepoxy resin(s); c) a catalyst in an amount sufficient to cure the composition at a temperature of about 300° F. or below for about 30 minutes or less; and d) optionally, a flexiblizing agent.

Abstract: A surface treated metal sheet having an organic coating comprising an epoxy resin, a glycoluril resin, and a metal compound (which is not a chromium compound) on at least one surface of the metal sheet; or a surface treated metal sheet having an intermediate layer comprising a metal (which is not chromium) on at least one surface of the metal sheet, and an organic coating comprising an epoxy resin and a glycoluril resin on the intermediate layer. A surface treating agent comprising an epoxy resin, a glycoluril resin, and a metal compound (which is not a chromium compound).

Abstract: Low VOC aqueous coatings having excellent wetting ability are disclosed. The compositions comprise a film-forming resin in conjunction with an additive comprising a carboxylic acid, an amine, and an alcohol. Methods for making and using these compositions are also disclosed, as are the additives themselves.

Abstract: Novel appliqués comprising oxyhalopolymer-adhesive composites wherein the adhesive layer of the composite is chemically bonded to reactive sites on at least one side of the oxyhalopolymer layer, possess superior peel strengths, resistance to delamination and protective properties, including protection of surfaces from lightning strike to seamless protective liners for tanks. The appliques are suitable for printing architectural designs thereon. Multilayered specialty appliqués can be fabricated from the above fundamental oxyhalopolymer-adhesive composite structure, including layered adhesives for encapsulating tridimensional mechanical and electrical devices, such as RF, or microwave sensitive antennae for transmitting and receiving communications, providing protection from environmental electromagnetic effects (E3), shock and impact resistance, multidimensional deformable structures; housing for temperature control systems, etc.

Abstract: A powder coating composition comprises at least one thermosetting resin such as epoxy resins, carboxy- or hydroxy-functional polyesters; hydroxy-, carboxyl- or glycidyl-functional acrylic resins; and/or hydroxy- or carboxyl-functional fluoropolymers, fluorochloropolymers or fluoroacrylic polymers blended with a at least one poly(phenylene ether) and at least one curing agent for the thermosetting resin.

Abstract: A laminated entry and exit material for drilling planar sheets such as printed circuit boards having a metal foil layer bonded to a fibrous core layer with an adhesive containing a particulate lubricant such as graphite or polyethylene glycol and cold or hot pressed. A second metal layer is preferably bonded to the fibrous core layer. The core of one embodiment of the exit material includes a particulate lubricant such as graphite or polyethylene glycol incorporated in the core at the time of manufacture of the core. The circuit board is placed between the entry and exit materials. Drill friction and heat are reduced by the lubricants and the heat sink provided by the foil thereby extending the service life of a drill.

Abstract: The present invention provides a weldable, coated metal substrate having a pretreatment coating including a reaction product of at least one epoxy-functional material and at least one phosphorus-containing material or amine-containing material and a weldable coating having an electroconductive pigment and a binder deposited thereon.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition for coating, capable of forming a coating film excellent in electrodeposition property, coating surface smoothness and anticorrosivity in spite of small content of organic solvent and without containing a lead compound, and comprising a modified epoxy-polyamine resin (f), obtained by first reacting a diepoxide compound (a), wherein a specified amount of alkylene oxide has been introduced, and a bisphenol A type epoxy resin of an epoxy equivalent 170-500 with a bisphenol (b), reacting the epoxy resin (c) thus obtained with a cyclic ester (d), and further reacting the modified epoxy resin (e) thus obtained with an amine compound having active hydrogen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated metal surface comprising, successively: a layer (1) of epoxy primer placed next to the metal, a layer (2) of binder comprising 98 to 50 parts by weight of at least one fluoropolymer L3 per 2 to 50 parts, respectively, of at least one polymer chosen from acrylic polymers L1 and polymers L2 which are fluoropolymers chemically modified by a partial dehydrofluorination followed by an oxidation, a layer (3) of fluoropolymer. According to a first variant, the coating does not comprise the layer (3). However, it is recommended that the layer (2) which becomes the outer layer should be thicker than in the structure of the main invention. According to a second variant, the coating does not comprise the layer of primer (1), the layer of binder necessarily contains the polymer L2 and the surface is necessarily the outer surface of tubes.

Abstract: A sliding bearing for an internal combustion engine including a copper-based bearing alloy including silver and tin upon which an overlay is applied. The overlay comprises resin and MoS2, and the adherence of the overlay to the alloy is enhanced by a roughened alloy surface formed of grooves extending in the sliding direction.

Abstract: A water-based metal surface treatment composition for forming a lubricating film with excellent marring resistance, characterized in that it comprises (a) a water-compatible urethane resin which contains bisphenol skeletons and carboxyl groups in the resin backbone and has an average molecular weight of 3,000 or higher and which has been synthesized through reaction of an isocyanate in which the content of nitrogen atoms participating in the isocyanate reaction is 2 to 13 wt. % and the ratio of nitrogen atoms participating in urea bond formation to the nitrogen atoms participating in the isocyanate reaction is 10/100 to 90/100, (b) a hardener, (c) silica, and (d) a polyolefin wax, and that the sum of the ingredients (a) and (b) is 50 to 95 wt. % based on the whole composition (e) on a solid basis, the amount of functional groups contained in the ingredient (b) is 0.10 to 1.00 equivalent to the carboxyl groups contained in the backbone of the ingredient (a), the amount of the ingredient (c) is 3 to 40 wt.

Abstract: A water-based oligomer adhesion promoter material that promotes adhesion of paste adhesives used for structural bonding of metal components. The water-based system provides a convenient, one-step ambient cure process that minimizes the use of hazardous solvents. Reinforced metal substrates using the adhesion promoter material in conjunction to an ambiently cured paste adhesive offer significant improvement in terms of fatigue resistance. When used in repairing metal substrates having fatigue cracks, the adhesion promoter in conjunction with an ambiently cured paste adhesive minimizes fatigue crack propagation, thereby increasing the usable life of the metal substrate in strength bearing applications.

Abstract: The invention provides a Fe—Cr alloy structure containing Cr of about 6% or more by mass but about 25% or less by mass, having a corrosion-resistant paint film containing metal powder having ionization tendencies greater than iron, with a content of the metal powder of about 20% or more by volume but about 60% or less by volume in a dry paint film, with a dry film thickness of about 5 &mgr;m or more but about 100 &mgr;m or less; and a manufacturing method thereof; whereby excellent corrosion resistance and excellent adhesion is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition for coating, capable of forming a coating film excellent in electrodeposition property, coating surface smoothness and anticorrosivity in spite of small content of organic solvent and without containing a lead compound, and comprising a modified epoxy-polyamine resin (f), obtained by first reacting a diepoxide compound (a), wherein a specified amount of alkylene oxide has been introduced, and a bisphenol A type epoxy resin of an epoxy equivalent 170-500 with a bisphenol (b), reacting the epoxy resin (c) thus obtained with a cyclic ester (d), and further reacting the modified epoxy resin (e) thus obtained with an amine compound having active hydrogen.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cationic resin composition comprising a cationic resin (A) and a blocked polyisocyanate (B) obtained by reacting an active hydrogen-containing component comprising a diol (a) which has two hydroxyl groups having different reactivities from each other and which has a molecular weight of 76 to 150 and a carboxyl group-containing diol (b) having a molecular weight of 106 to 500 with a polyisocyanate compound (c).

Abstract: Disclosed is an anticorrosion paint for preventing steel materials from corrosion by using polyaniline as an anticorrosion pigment. The anticorrosion paint has an excellent anticorrosion effect, long persistence of the anticorrosion effect, high durability and superior coating property controlling the anticorrosion effect, without using metal causing environmental pollution as an anticorrosion pigment. Especially, in the anticorrosion paint, the top coat paint for improving the protection of the primer coat paint and the anticorrosion effect. The top coat paint includes 40 to 89 wt % of matrix resin, 5 to 54 wt % of colored pigment, 1 to 50 wt % of dopants and 5 to 54 wt % of mixed solvents, and the primer coat paint includes 3 to 49 wt % of the polyaniline, 40 to 86 wt % of the matrix resin, 1 to 47 wt % of the dopants and 10 to 56 wt % of the mixed solvents. The anticorrosion paint plays a role in exerting persistently the excellent anticorrosion effect without causing environmental problem.

Abstract: The invention is to offer electronic parts and a method of producing the same in which a producing time is shortened, crack or warp are hard to occur, and cost-down can be attained. Core substrates are made by forming a resin or a compound material made by mixing powder-like functional materials with this resin into thin plates, and hardening them. Conductor patterns are formed on at least any of front and back surfaces of the core substrates through any of an evaporation process, an ion plating process, an ion beam process, a sputtering process, and a vapor deposition process, followed by patterning. Half-hardened prepregs are produced by forming the resin or the compound material made by mixing powder-like functional materials with this resin into the thin plates. The prepregs and the core substrates are alternately laminated and laminated layers are made by unifying through a hot pressing.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a 2-part epoxy adhesive composition comprises an epoxy compound, an optional amine hardener, optional hydroxy-substituted aromatic compound, and from 20% to 60% of the total weight of adhesive combined of liquid terminal epoxy reactive groups and amidoamine, whereby the adhesive is applied as a mixture of first and second parts in a volume ratio of the first epoxy part: second cure part of 1:1.4 to 1:3.0. The adhesive is adapted to provide bonding of SMC with low or no read-through, initial and aged fiber tearing bonds and specified bond strength minimum at 400° F. (204° C.).

Abstract: An embedding resin for embedding an electronic part in a wiring substrate, includes at least one of a soluble resin and a soluble organic filler as a soluble component to be dissolved with an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Low-cure powder coating compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise a polyepoxide and a material having the structure wherein R1 is an organic radical having 6 to 25 carbon atoms; R2 is an organic radical having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; R3 and R4 are independently alkyl or phenyl groups having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; Z is oxygen or nitrogen, and when Z is oxygen R5 is absent and when Z is nitrogen R5 is hydrogen or is and n is 1 to 4. The material can optionally be reacted with an acidic hydrogen-containing compound. The compositions are curable without the use of crosslinking agents or accelerators. Methods for coating a substrate using these compositions, and substrates coated thereby, are also disclosed, as are additional catalysts useful for the same purpose.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating type reinforcement composition of sheet metal which can be applied under warming for ensuring satisfactory levels of tensile rigidity and resistance to dent of a thin sheet metal mainly due to weight reduction of an automobile body, or for collision safety, and which improve a bending strength and a rigidity of the sheet metal without causing a distortion to the sheet metal. The coating type reinforcement composition of sheet metal according to the present invention comprises a liquid epoxy resin, a latent curing agent and an inorganic filler having an aspect ratio (L/D) of 5 or higher, an amount of the inorganic filler contained being 20 to 50% by weight and the composition being a viscous preparation with a high viscosity.

Abstract: A laminate is made by adhering at least one metal layer selected from the group consisting of copper and a copper alloy to a resin layer. A coating film of an azole-copper complex compound formed by a contact with an aqueous solution containing an azole compound in an range from 0.1 mass % to 15 mass % and an organic acid in a range from 1 mass % to 80 mass % is formed on the metal layer surface, and the metal layer adheres to the resin layer via the coating film of the azole-copper complex compound. Thereby, the present invention provides a laminate with improved adhesion between a surface of copper or a copper alloy and resin in a multilayered printed circuit board, and also a method of manufacturing the laminate.

Abstract: Methods and materials for sealing and insulating a fuel cell plate are disclosed. The disclosed process includes applying a coating precursor on at least one surface of the fuel cell plate, and curing the coating precursor by exposure to radiation. Disclosed coating precursors include those containing an acrylated oligomer and a photoinitiator, which can polymerize in response to ultraviolet or electron beam radiation. Other disclosed coating precursors are those that can polymerize in response to exposure to infrared radiation or to heating, and include epoxy nitrile resins and organopolysiloxane resins. The disclosed processes and coating precursors provide certain advantages over conventional methods and designs for insulating and sealing fuel cell plates since the disclosed coating precursors can be quickly and precisely applied to fuel cell plates by, for example, screening printing.

Abstract: A multifunctional thermochemically cured coating which provides noise reduction and weight reduction in combination with thermal insulating and corrosion resistant properties. The composition comprises an epoxy resin with a weight per epoxide of 175 to 950, a mixed methyl-phenyl hydroxyl functional silicone polymer, a catalyst, a silane, an anti-corrosive pigment, an inert film reinforcing pigment, calcium silicate fibers, a mixture of ground synthetic silicone rubber, silica, and fillers, and an organic solvent.

Abstract: Multilayer metallized polyolefin film structures having improved barrier properties and reduced water vapor transmission and oxygen transmission properties are provided. The film structures include a polyolefin substrate having a first and second side, a metal layer adjacent to the first side of the substrate and substantially coextensive therewith and a coating layer adjacent to the metal layer and substantially coextensive therewith. The coating layer includes a coating selected from the group consisting of polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl alcohol and acrylic coating.

Abstract: An electrode-forming composition comprising a binder component containing a solvent-soluble polyimide silicone and an epoxy compound, and an electrically conductive material can be cured and bonded to a current collector at a relatively low temperature and has excellent adhesion and chemical resistance, facilitating the manufacture of lithium ion batteries and electrical double-layer capacitors of various shapes.

Abstract: The invention concerns a polyester bearing tertiary carboxyl groups, characterised in that it consists of: (a) 8.1 to 35 moles of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic of a polyol; (b) 9.1 to 36 moles of an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic polycarboxylic acid; (c) 1.6 to 2.8 moles of an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic compound comprising a tertiary carboxyl group and either a primary or secondary carboxyl group, or a primary or secondary hydroxyl group. Said polyester is prepared in several steps, the first steps consisting in the preparation of a polyester by condensation between (a) an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyol, and (b) an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic polycarboxylic acid, the final step consisting in condensing said polyester with (c) an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic compound comprising a tertiary carboxyl group and either a primary or secondary carboxyl group, or a primary or secondary hydroxyl group.

Abstract: The present invention aims at provision of an organic composite galvanized steel sheet having its characteristics such as corrosion resistance and workability improved. Thus, the present invention provides an organic composite galvanized steel sheet that is formed by sequentially depositing on a surface of a steel sheet a galvanization layer, a zinc phosphate layer containing Mg, and an organic layer, and is characterized in that a value of Mg/P (weight ratio) in the zinc phosphate layer is 0.15 or larger and an amount of Mg contained in the zinc phosphate layer is 20 mg/m2 or more. Preferably, the zinc phosphate layer contains one or two or more of Ni, Mn, Co, Fe, Cu, Al, and Ca. In one preferred embodiment, the organic layer is formed as a composite layer containing an organic resin and one or two kinds or more of powder or colloid selected from SiO2, Al2O3, MgO, Fe2O3, Fe3O4, ZrO2, TiO2, and SnO2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition containing an epoxy resin, an amine-type curing agent, an organophosphorus compound having a structure represented by formula 1 and an organic solvent, wherein the epoxy resin and the organophosphorus compound has been compounded at a temperature of 50° C. or lower. The resin composition has enough flame retardancy without containing any halogen-containing flame retarder, has good heat resistance and good chemical resistance, and causes no problems with respect to reaction stability or curability caused by consumption of an epoxy resin through a reaction occurring during compounding of the resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin applied-copper foil, which is free of halogen elements, having high flame retardancy, excellent water resistance, heat resistance, and good peeling strength between a base material and copper foil. To provide the a resin compound used for fabricating an interlayer dielectric of a printed wiring board, the resin compound comprises an epoxy-based resin which includes: an epoxy resin curing agent having 5 to 25% by weight of nitrogen; and maleimide compounds having thermosetting properties, and the resin compound further has composition which is free of halogen elements.

Abstract: A light-transmitting electromagnetic wave-shielding material includes a hydrophilic transparent resin layer laminated on a transparent substrate. An electroless plating layer is laminated on the hydrophilic transparent resin layer in a pattern, and a black pattern section is formed on the hydrophilic transparent resin layer under the electroless plating layer. Therefore, a black electroplating layer is formed to cover the electroless plating layer laminated in a pattern.

Abstract: A coating for metal sheets used in fabricating honeycomb structures. The coating includes a first layer located on the surface of the metal sheet. The first layer includes hydrated alumina dispersed in a binder. The coating may further include a second layer located on top of the first layer. The second layer includes a polymer sealant. The first and second layer form a coating which is corrosion resistant and bonds well to the node adhesives used in forming honeycomb structures.

Abstract: A cooling plate provided with a cooling medium passage therein is formed by integrally joining a plurality of metal plates each having a cooling medium passage forming groove on a joining surface thereof. An anodic oxide film is formed on at least the cooling medium passage forming groove on the joining surface, and the plurality of metal plates are integrally joined each other by a friction agitation joining method. This enhances corrosion resistance of the cooling medium passage, resulting in an improved durability and extended life, which enables uniform cooling performance.

Abstract: An insulated electrical coil is disclosed and is formed from a plurality of turns of coil, each having a cured body of resinous insulation applied to each turn of coil. The insulation is formed from a cured resinous composition of epoxy-anhydride resin that has been prereacted with an antioxidant oligomer selected from the group consisting of organophosphorus compounds, sterically-hindered alkylated phenolics, alkyl and aryl thio-esters, alkyl and aryl thio-phosphites, thiazoles, lactones, hydroxylamines, and maleimides.

Abstract: An embedding resin embeds an electronic part in an object and has a dielectric constant of about 5 or less and tan &dgr; of about 0.08 or less.

Abstract: Corrosion- and chip-resistant coatings for high tensile steel components, such as automotive coil springs, are formed from a coating powder composition of “toughened” epoxy resin. In a single coat embodiment, the entire coating is loaded with at least 75 phr zinc powder. In a dual coat embodiment, an inner coat is loaded with at least 75 phr zinc and an outer, zinc-free coating is reinforced by the addition of fibers and/or by a foaming agent which renders it porous.

Abstract: Provided is an industrially advantageous insulating film obtainable from a resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyphenylene oxide having a structural unit of the following formula (1): and (B) 0.1 to 60 parts by weight of a copolymer having a functional group reactive with the above-mentioned polyphenylene oxide.

Abstract: A replaceable lagging structure, for a conveyor pulley, and specifically to a flexible lagging structure useable and adaptable on different size pulley drums. The structure preferably has a pair of parallel, elongated, arc shaped metal plates which are connected together by a flexible traction rubber pad. The outer elongated arc plate edges are adapted to be spot-welded to the periphery of a pulley drum surface. The arc shape of each metal section is such that the lagging structure is adapted to fit different sized drum pulleys. The thickness of the metal sections does not restrict or hinder the required flexibility of the lagging structure.