Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin

Sandrine Braud

Sébastien Rigo

Michel Ahouanto

A reinforced product () comprises: an elastomer matrix (), several reinforcing elements () embedded in the elastomer matrix (), the reinforcing elements () being arranged side by side in a main direction (X), Each reinforcing element () comprises: several filamentary elements (), and at least one communal sheath collectively coating the filamentary elements () and comprising at least one layer of a thermoplastic polymer composition. The ratio R1=ODO/E of the mean minimum thickness ODO of elastomer present on the back of the sheath to the mean thickness E of the reinforced product () is less than or equal to 0.17, the mean minimum thickness of elastomer ODO and mean thickness E of the reinforced product () being measured in a direction substantially perpendicular to the main direction (X).

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Sandrine Braud