Patent References 3556754 Resin coated glass fibers and method of producing same through use of an aqueous silane-containing sizing composition whereby hydrolysis and polymerization of the silane is inhibited Sizing composition and glass fibers sized therewith Method of forming glass fiber Patent #: 4110094 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/517739 filed on 07/29/1983US Classes:428/378, Coating on discrete and individual rods, strands or filaments252/8.83, Sizing agents (e.g., for weaving yarn, etc.)427/386, Epoxy or polyepoxide containing coating427/387, Silicon compound containing coating427/389.8, Fiberglass base428/429As silicone, silane or siloxaneExaminersPrimary: Page, Thurman K.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesC03C 25/26 (20060101)C03C 25/24 (20060101) AbstractAqueous sizing compositions for glass fibers, comprising both epoxy- and acrylyl- or methacrylyl-functional organosilanes together with fiber-forming polymer and lubricant and pH regulator in a defined amount, are particularly suitable for glass fiber reinforcement for filament winding and pultrusion applications. The use of the pH regulator in the defined amount results in a strand tensile strength of significant improvement. | |