Fabric reinforced rubber product
OwnerNiranjan Thakoreinventor
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Abstract
Provided is a laminate of masticated rubber. A layer of fabric, capable of withstanding vulcanization temperatures, such as a non woven layer of polyester or polyester and nylon is bonded by means of vulcanization to at least one outer surface of the rubber laminate. Advantageously, this increases the stiffness of the rubber laminate. Further advantageously and unexpectedly, the fabric reinforced rubber laminate in accordance with the invention shows significant improvement in heat aging properties, such as heat resistance, tensile strength, hardness and tear strength.
Claims20
A rubber laminate comprising a rubber layer having an outer surface and a fabric layer bonded to said outer surface.
A method of manufacturing a reinforced rubber laminate comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing a rubber layer including an outer surface;
- (b) providing a fabric layer;
- (c) bonding said fabric layer to said rubber layer outer surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.