Patent ID: 6085797
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: C08F,C08J,F16J

Abstract:
An improved elastomeric constant velocity joint boot, comprising:a) a boot wall of elastomeric material having an inner surface and an outer surface and a wall thickness; andb) a cured coating disposed on at least one of said outer surface and/or said inner surface, said coating prior to curing comprising the admixture of:b)i) one or more epoxy resins;b)ii) one or more polymerizable unsaturated monomers;b)iii) one or more curing agents;b)iv) an effective amount of one or more vinyl polymerization catalysts; andb)v) an effective friction reducing amount of one or more solid non-fugitive lubricants,wherein said improved constant velocity joint boot exhibits improved durability with respect to an otherwise identical boot not having said coating disposed thereon.