Patent ID: 8188178
Filing Date: 2012-05-29
Classification: B29C,B29K,C08G,C08K,C08L,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of use comprising: (a) providing an elastomeric composition, the elastomeric composition comprising an epichlorohydrin composition, and the elastomeric composition being free of a fluoroelastomer composition; (b) providing a filler material, the filler material comprising one or both of a fumed silica and a reinforcement-grade carbon black; and (c) providing a peroxide curative; (d) mixing the elastomeric composition, the filler material, and the peroxide curative to form a blend composition, wherein the quantity of filler material is in the range of about 10 phr to about 25 phr and the quantity of peroxide curative is in the range of about 0.5 phr to about 4.0 phr; and (e) curing the blend composition to form a tubular cold shrinkable material; and (f) installing a removable core inside the tubular cold shrinkable material to support the cold shrinkable material in an expanded state.