EP0947253A3 - Process and apparatus for coating or impregnating a substrate with a two-components composition - Google Patents

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EP0947253A3
EP0947253A3 EP98103901A EP98103901A EP0947253A3 EP 0947253 A3 EP0947253 A3 EP 0947253A3 EP 98103901 A EP98103901 A EP 98103901A EP 98103901 A EP98103901 A EP 98103901A EP 0947253 A3 EP0947253 A3 EP 0947253A3
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Andreas Ulli
Christian Strahm
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Solipat AG
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Priority to EP99911704A priority patent/EP1060028A1/en
Priority to KR1020007009792A priority patent/KR20010041598A/en
Priority to PCT/EP1999/001196 priority patent/WO1999044753A1/en
Priority to AU30300/99A priority patent/AU3030099A/en
Priority to JP2000534343A priority patent/JP2002505186A/en
Priority to CN998037060A priority patent/CN1292734A/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05D—PROCESSES FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05D1/00—Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials
    • B05D1/36—Successively applying liquids or other fluent materials, e.g. without intermediate treatment
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05D—PROCESSES FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05D3/00—Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials
    • B05D3/12—Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by mechanical means

Abstract

A two component mixture based on thermoplastic liquifiable or fluid components is applied as separate layers onto the substrate(1) and the first layer is solidified before applying the second. Both layers are then fluidized and mixed together. Independent claims are made for :- (1) process equipment for applying and crosslinking the two component material including an ultrasonic resonator(16); and (2) use of an ultrasonic resonator for impregnating a fabric strip(1) with a curable polymer. Preferred Features: The softening temperatures of both components differ by ≥ 30 degrees C, preferably ≥ 50 degrees C. The first component is a hardener with a softening point of 100 degrees C and is applied at 135-160 degrees C, preferably 150 degrees C. The second component is a polymer with a softening point of 50 degrees C and is applied at 80-110 degrees C, preferably 90 degrees C. Ultrasonic energy may be applied to the coated or uncoated side to effect mixing.
EP98103901A 1998-03-05 1998-03-05 Process and apparatus for coating or impregnating a substrate with a two-components composition Expired - Lifetime EP0947253B1 (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AT98103901T ATE217547T1 (en) 1998-03-05 1998-03-05 METHOD AND DEVICE FOR APPLYING A TWO-COMPONENT IMPREGNATION OR COATING AGENT TO A SUPPORT
EP98103901A EP0947253B1 (en) 1998-03-05 1998-03-05 Process and apparatus for coating or impregnating a substrate with a two-components composition
DE59804131T DE59804131D1 (en) 1998-03-05 1998-03-05 Method and device for applying a two-component impregnating or coating agent to a carrier
KR1020007009792A KR20010041598A (en) 1998-03-05 1999-02-24 Method and device for applying a two-component impregnating or coating agent to a substrate
PCT/EP1999/001196 WO1999044753A1 (en) 1998-03-05 1999-02-24 Method and device for applying a two-component impregnating or coating agent to a substrate
AU30300/99A AU3030099A (en) 1998-03-05 1999-02-24 Method and device for applying a two-component impregnating or coating agent to a substrate
EP99911704A EP1060028A1 (en) 1998-03-05 1999-02-24 Method and device for applying a two-component impregnating or coating agent to a substrate
JP2000534343A JP2002505186A (en) 1998-03-05 1999-02-24 Method and apparatus for depositing a two-component impregnating agent and a coating agent on a carrier
CN998037060A CN1292734A (en) 1998-03-05 1999-02-24 Method and device for applying two-component impregnating or coating agent to substrate

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EP98103901A EP0947253B1 (en) 1998-03-05 1998-03-05 Process and apparatus for coating or impregnating a substrate with a two-components composition

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EP0947253A2 EP0947253A2 (en) 1999-10-06
EP0947253A3 true EP0947253A3 (en) 1999-10-13
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EP99911704A Withdrawn EP1060028A1 (en) 1998-03-05 1999-02-24 Method and device for applying a two-component impregnating or coating agent to a substrate

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EP99911704A Withdrawn EP1060028A1 (en) 1998-03-05 1999-02-24 Method and device for applying a two-component impregnating or coating agent to a substrate

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JP (1) JP2002505186A (en)
KR (1) KR20010041598A (en)
CN (1) CN1292734A (en)
AT (1) ATE217547T1 (en)
AU (1) AU3030099A (en)
DE (1) DE59804131D1 (en)
WO (1) WO1999044753A1 (en)

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JPS5957718A (en) * 1982-09-29 1984-04-03 Toppan Printing Co Ltd Method of impregnation under pressure
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DE1025302B (en) * 1954-12-23 1958-02-27 Fritz Hecker Over Process for covering objects of all kinds with unsaturated polyester fibers
DE1093549B (en) * 1955-12-17 1960-11-24 Kasika Chem Fab G M B H Process for the production of plastic coatings
DE2447308A1 (en) * 1974-10-03 1976-04-08 Basler & Co Ag Lack Und Farben Coating of skis with coloured and clear lacquers - with successive wet-on-wet coats contg inter-reacting components
DD124308A1 (en) * 1976-02-20 1977-02-16
US4388129A (en) * 1980-09-22 1983-06-14 Kanegafuchi Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Production of bubble-free electrical laminates
DE3132405A1 (en) * 1981-08-17 1983-03-03 Forschungsinstitut für Textiltechnologie, DDR 9010 Karl-Marx-Stadt Process and apparatus for consolidating the edge of sheet-like structures
JPS5957718A (en) * 1982-09-29 1984-04-03 Toppan Printing Co Ltd Method of impregnation under pressure
US4552781A (en) * 1984-04-09 1985-11-12 Westinghouse Electric Corp. Method utilizing ultrasonically induced cavitation to impregnate porous sheet passing through a resin bath
JPS62108009A (en) * 1985-11-06 1987-05-19 Mitsubishi Gas Chem Co Inc Preparation of prepreg
JPS63308041A (en) * 1987-06-09 1988-12-15 Toyo Tire & Rubber Co Ltd Production of polyurethane sheet
JPH038861A (en) * 1989-05-31 1991-01-16 Nitto Boseki Co Ltd Treatment of glass cloth
JPH04187430A (en) * 1990-11-21 1992-07-06 Hitachi Chem Co Ltd Manufacture of laminated sheet
WO1992020463A1 (en) * 1991-05-13 1992-11-26 E.I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company A method of curing a topcoat
JPH0716934A (en) * 1993-06-23 1995-01-20 Matsushita Electric Works Ltd Production of prepreg
US5580610A (en) * 1993-11-24 1996-12-03 The Sherwin-Williams Company Multi-layer coating composition incorporating migratory catalyst
DE19612636A1 (en) * 1995-03-31 1996-10-02 Mazda Motor Wet-in-wet coating process
US5670211A (en) * 1995-09-14 1997-09-23 Hoover Universal, Inc. Method for applying liquid to sheet material
JPH1036531A (en) * 1996-07-26 1998-02-10 Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd Ultrasonic resin impregnation and its apparatus

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DE59804131D1 (en) 2002-06-20
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KR20010041598A (en) 2001-05-25
JP2002505186A (en) 2002-02-19
EP0947253B1 (en) 2002-05-15
EP0947253A2 (en) 1999-10-06
EP1060028A1 (en) 2000-12-20
AU3030099A (en) 1999-09-20
CN1292734A (en) 2001-04-25

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