Patent ID: 7407611
Filing Date: 2008-08-05
Classification: B29B,B29C,B29K,C08J

Abstract:
1. A method for manufacturing an elastomer mixture for manufacturing rubber, comprising: metering at least one elastomer to be processed for manufacturing the elastomer mixture into a mixing extruder; mixing and plasticizing and/or masticating the elastomer as the elastomer passes through the mixing extruder, the elastomer being present in a uniformly distributed form in a first fluid medium while being charged into the mixing extruder; introducing a reinforcing material in a second fluid medium to the elastomer; removing the first fluid medium and/or second fluid medium in several dewatering steps as the product passes through the mixing extruder; and incorporating a filler in several incorporation steps as the product passes through the mixing extruder; wherein the incorporation steps and dewatering steps alternate in succession.