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US 6,694,589 B2Granted
Process utilizing a clip for the handling of a tow of fibers
AssigneeAcordis UK Limited
InventorDavid Mac Service
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Abstract
A process for the handling of a tow of fibres during manufacture and subsequent processing prior to splicing is described. The process includes the step of applying a clip to the free end of the tow, prior to transport of the tow. The fibre is preferably a carbon fibre precursor, and the clip is preferably removed and the tow spliced prior to the steps of oxidation and carbonization to form the carbon fibre.
Claims9
A process for the handling and subsequent processing of a manufactured tow of acrylic fiber, comprising the steps of:
- applying a removable clip to a free end of a manufactured tow of acrylic fiber;
- storing said tow of acrylic fiber and applied clip entirely within a container;
- transporting said tow of acrylic fiber and applied clip in said container from a fiber manufacturer to a fiber processor, said clip preventing fraying of said free end during transport;
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- after said transporting step, removing said applied clip and splicing said tow of acrylic fiber to another tow of acrylic fiber.
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