Process for the continuous production of high modulus filament of polyethylene
AssigneeNational Research Development Corporation
InventorsGiancarlo Capaccio, Francis S. Smith, Ian M. Ward
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Abstract
A process for the production of a high modulus filament of polyethylene which comprises heating high density polyethylene to a temperature above its melting point, extruding the polymer to form a filament, subjecting the filament immediately after extrusion to a tension under such conditions that the filament is shaped without substantial orientation of its molecules, cooling the filament at a rate of cooling in excess of 15.degree. C. per minute, and drawing the filament to a high draw ratio.
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A process for the continuous production of a high modulus filament of polyethylene of Mw not greater than 200,000 and Mn not less than 5,000, which process comprises heating high density polyethylene to a temperature above its melting point, spinning a filament therefrom, quenching the filament at a rate of cooling in excess of 15.degree. C. per minute and drawing the filament to a draw ratio of at least 17 to give a material having a 0.5% secant modulus greater than 158 g per dtex.
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