Patent ID: 8211502
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: B29B,B29K,C08J,D06M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of treating a flexible aramid fiber cord, consisting of the sequential steps of: (1) heating the flexible aramid fiber cord, (2) dipping the aramid fiber cord into a liquid composition consisting of: (i) a liquid epoxy resin selected from the group consisting of a bisphenol-A-based liquid epoxy resin, a bisphenol-F-based liquid epoxy resin and combinations thereof; (ii) 2-ethylhexyl glycidyl ether; and (iii) at least one curing agent, (3) removing any excess liquid composition from the flexible treated cord, and (4) drying the flexible treated aramid fiber cord, wherein the treated aramid fiber cord is flexible enough to be used as a reinforcement in rubber-based products including power transmission belts, hoses, and conveyor belts.