Abstract:
The present invention relates to an oil pipe having a lining imparting substantially reduced adhesion of asphaltenes, paraffin wax, and inorganic scale, so as to reduce plugging of said oil pipe, and impermeability to salt water so as to protect the oil pipe from corrosion.
Abstract:
A fluorocopolymer which comprises (A) polymerized units based on tetrafluoroethylene, (B) polymerized units based on ethylene and (C) polymerized units based on itaconic anhydride or citraconic anhydride, wherein the molar ratio of (A)/(B) is from 20/80 to 80/20, and the molar ratio of (C)/((A)null(B)) is from 1/10000 to 5/100, and which has a volume flow rate of from 1 to 1000 mm3/sec. The fluorocopolymer is excellent in the fuel barrier properties and in the adhesive properties to a non-fluorinated polymer.
Abstract:
An elongated multi-layer tubing is disclosed for connection to a motor vehicle system to handle fluids containing hydrocarbons. The tubing includes a first layer disposed radially innermost and having an inner surface capable of prolonged exposure to a fluid containing hydrocarbons and an outer surface spaced a first predetermined radial thickness from the inner surface, the first layer consisting essentially of an extrudable, melt-processible thermoplastic. The tubing also includes a second layer having a second predetermined radial thickness at most equal to the thickness of the first layer. The second layer is uniformly and homogeneously connected to or bonded to the first layer and consists essentially of an extrudable, melt-processible thermoplastic capable of sufficiently permanent laminar adhesion with the first layer to prevent delamination during a desired lifetime of the tubing. At least one of the first and second layers is resistant to permeation by hydrocarbons. The tubing includes a third layer having a third predetermined radial thickness greater than the thickness of the first layer. The third layer is capable of sufficiently permanent laminar adhesion to the second layer to prevent delamination during said desired lifetime of said tubing. The third layer is uniformly and homogeneously connected to or bonded to the second layer and consists essentially of an extrudable, melt-processible thermoplastic. At least one layer of the tubing is capable of dissipating electrostatic energy in a range between about 104 to 109 Ohm/cm2.
Abstract:
A thermoplastic tube for transfer of hydrocarbon fuel comprising an inner fluoroplastic layer and an outer polyamide layer bonded to the fluoroplastic layer wherein an adhesion promoter is included in at least one of the layers is disclosed. The adhesion promoter is an unsubstituted or substituted phenol salt of 1,8-diazabicyclo-null5,4,0nullundec-7-ene on a novolac carrier which functions to increase the adhesive bond strength between the two layers. The adhesion promoter provides a chemically bonded adhesion in addition to the mechanical adhesion associated with extrusion or lamination of the layers.
Abstract:
Polymer compositions based on vinylidene fluoride resins which are particularly suitable for the manufacture of pipes for conveying hot hydrocarbons under pressure, comprising by weight; (A) from 60 to 80% of at least one PVDF homopolymer; (B) from 20 to 40% of at least one thermoplastic copolymer of vinylidene fluoride (VF2) and of at least one other fluoramonomer (for example hexafluoropropylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene or trifluoroethylene), containing approximately from 5 to 25% of this other monomer; and (C) a plasticizer, in proportions of 5 to 20% [relative to the total weight of the polymers (A) and (B)], preferably dibutyl sebacate or a polyester of molecular mass of between 1500 and 5000.
Abstract:
A flexible, high pressure gas safety hose assembly is provided. The safety hose assembly has a tube with a first end and a second end, and a metal braid covering the tube. The hose assembly also has an inner fitting connected about the tube at the first end and at the second end, respectively, as well as a spiral spring guard wrapped around the braid covering the tube. An connection fitting having an integral inner flange is provided at the first end and at the second end of the tube. A collar is crimped over the spring guard to secure the spring guard to the integral inner flange of the connection fitting at the first end and at the second end of the tube. A method of manufacturing a safety hose assembly without welding is also provided. The method has the steps of: providing a tube having a first end and a second end; wrapping the tube in a protective braid; connecting an inner collar at the first end and at the second end of the tube; wrapping a spiral spring guard around the tube; providing a connection fitting having an inner flange; press-fitting the tube and spiral spring guard onto the connection fitting such that the spring guard encircles the inner flange; and crimping an outer collar over the spring guard and the inner flange to capture the spring guard onto the connection fitting.
Abstract:
A method for reducing the chemical vapor permeability of a polyfluoroorgano resin substrate by coating its surface with a vinylidene dichloride copolymer is disclosed. The method produces a polyfluoroorgano resin substrate-vinylidene dichloride copolymer composite, for example a Teflon PFA pipe having its surface immediate to the environment treated with a vinylidene dichloride/vinyl chloride copolymer.
Abstract:
A lightweight hose assembly of the type adapted for carrying fuels and other corrosive fluids. The assembly (10, 110, 210) includes a tubular member (11, 111, 211) and coupling members (20). The tubular member (11, 111, 211) includes an inner liner (12, 112, 212) of a fluorocarbon polymer. The assembly (10, 110, 210) further includes an outer layer (14, 114, 214) of closed cell fluorocarbon polymer foam. A conductive strip (16, 116, 216) is formed on the inner liner (12, 112, 212) for dissipating electrical charges accumulated in the inner liner (12, 112, 212). A fabric braided layer (118, 218) may be disposed about the exterior of the inner liner (112) or the outer foam layer (214) respectively for adding strength to the assembly (10).
Abstract:
A coolant conduit which is an elongate tubular article for an apparatus requiring cooling by a cooling agent, such as an engine, for example, an internal combustion engine, includes a plurality of layers which are provided by sequential coextrusion thereof and which are adjoined thereby, each layer of the plurality being comprised of a polymeric material which is thermoplastically processable. The plurality of layers may include an inner layer which is composed of a polymeric material which is substantially inert to cooling agent and which is substantially non-swelling, and an outer layer which is composed of at least one polyamide and which is pressure resistant. The coolant conduit may include a plurality of longitudinal sections, and at least one layer of the plurality of layers may then be composed of a polymeric material which differs between longitudinal sections thereof as is made possible by sequential coextrusion thereof.
Abstract:
A method for increasing the adhesion of a first layer comprising fluoroplastic to a second layer containing a peroxide-curable hydrocarbon elastomer is disclosed. The method involves adding a primary-amine containing unsaturated compound or polymer of less than 10,000 molecular weight to the hydrocarbon elastomer layer.