Patent ID: 6264746
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: B29C,Y10S

Abstract:
A cross-head die for coating a plurality of filamentary members with thermoplastic resin comprising:an elongate main body;a flow chamber located within the main body having one end in communication with the exterior of the main body and the other end closed;a plurality of flow ports in communication with the flow chamber;a plurality of die cavities, each in communication with one flow port opposite the flow chamber;a plurality of die elements disposed within each die cavity whereby they direct resin flow and guide the filamentary member;one or more electrical resistance heaters attached to the main body;a device for measuring the temperature of the cross-head die or the resin; andwherein the closed end of the flow chamber is sloped towards an adjacent flow port and has a sealable opening, whereby the adjacent flow chamber may be cleaned.