Flame-retardant filament and method of manufacture thereof and protective sleeves constructed therefrom
OwnerMing-Ming Cheninventor
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Abstract
A continuous halogen-free flame-retardant filament and method of forming thereof includes providing MC, a phosphorus compound, and PET, and then, forming a mixture of the MC, phosphorus compound, and PET. And lastly, extruding the mixture to form the halogen-free flame-retardant filament. The filament can be braided, woven or knitted into a variety of fabric constructions, such as, for example, sleeves for protecting wires.
Claims14
An extruded halogen-free flame-retardant continuous elongate filament, consisting of:
- melamine cyanurate;
- phosphorus compound;
- and
- poly(ethylene terephthalate).
A method of forming a halogen-free flame-retardant continuous elongate filament, consisting of the steps of:
- providing melamine cyanurate;
- providing a phosphorus compound;
- providing poly(ethylene terephthalate);
- forming a compound of said melamine cyanurate, said phosphorous compound and said poly(ethylene terephthalate);
- and
- extruding said compound to form said filament.
A flexible, fire-resistant fabric sleeve for protecting elongate members, comprising:
- at least one yarn, said yarn consisting of:
- melamine cyanurate;
- a phosphorus compound;
- and
- poly(ethylene terephthalate).
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.