Abstract:
Continuous filament rope and method of making same whereby high strength continuous synthetic filaments may be used to provide a rope which in use will have a strength approaching the theoretical strength of the fibers therein. The rope is made by combining a plurality of filaments and twisting the filament group into a light twine in comparison to the rope ultimately desired. The twine is then impregnated with a suitable flexible resin system and wound in a loop having at least a substantial number of turns of the twine. Thereafter the loop is allowed to twist back on itself in response to the twist initially set in the twine so as to form a rope-like center section with loops at each end thereof. Curing of the flexible resin system results in a suitable flexibility of the rope while providing for abrasion and fraying resistance. The loops at the end of the rope may be looped over hooks or pins when in use, with the resulting strength of the rope approaching that of the combined fiber strength. Lengths of rope may also be looped together to provide longer rope sections with only a small decrease in the resulting strength. The rope may also be woven into two dimensional configurations to form nets. Various methods of manufacturing are disclosed.
Abstract:
This invention is directed to the art of containing a fragile membrane tube of approximately 8 mils wall thickness by braiding in single or multiple layers such that working pressures of up to 2,000 psig can be utilized. The embodiment here described as an example relates to flexible braiding used as a membrane pressure support in the reverse osmosis method of fluid purification, separation and concentration. It is also applicable for ultrafiltration applications.
Abstract:
1. A METHOD OF FABRICATING A PLIABLE (MATERIAL) POLYESTER THREAD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PROVIDING A DRAFTED FILAMENT(S), HOT-STRETCHING SAID DRAFTED FILAMENT TO REDUCE THE ELASTIC MEMORY THEREOF, AND SUBSEQUENTLY (INTERLACING) BRAIDING A PLURALITY OF SAID HOT-STRETCHED FILAMENTS INTO A COMPOSITE (MATERIAL) THREAD.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to the method of impregnating a packing material with a lubricant. The impregnant is extruded by pulsations into a central portion of braided packing as it is being formed.
Abstract:
A length of tubular braid having an insert in its interior to provide a locally enlarged portion in the braid. The enlargement may be used as a centering device, as in a shoelace, or as a gripping means, as in a rope.