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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 20, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 14, 2005
Christiaan H P. Dirks, Dilsen, BE;
Joseph A. P. M. Simmelink, Sittard, NL;
Christiaan H P. Dirks, Dilsen, BE;
Joseph A. P. M. Simmelink, Sittard, NL;
DSM IP Assets B.V., Heerlen, NL;
Abstract
The invention relates to a process for making a monofilament-like product from a precursor containing at least one strand of fibers made from ultra-high molar mass polyethylene, comprising a) exposing the precursor to a temperature within the melting point range of the polyethylene for a time sufficient to at least partly fuse adjacent fibers and b) simultaneously stretching the precursor, wherein the precursor is mechanically compressed during fusing. The monofilament-like product thus made has a smoother surface appearance, and improved abrasion resistance, for example a reduced tendency to pilling during use as fishing line, than known similar products; making it very suitable for use as fishing line and the like. The invention further relates to a monofilament-like product obtainable by said process, and to semi-finished and end-use products comprising said monofilament-like product.
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