Construction of a sealed connection between an elastomeric or synthetic polymer flexible pipe or hose and a metallic coupling member. The coupling member surrounds an armor layer at a free end of the flexible pipe or hose. A sealing area is defined by a recessed portion of the pipe coupling into which a sealing material is introduced. An inner liner layer of the flexible pipe or hose may extend into the sealing area where it is bonded to the sealing material. The sealing material and the inner liner layer may each be comprised of a semi-crystalline thermoplastic material. Furthermore, a reinforcement material may be provided in the inner liner layer.

The present invention relates to a processing aid of a non-fluorinated melt-processable polymer and a masterbatch for a processing aid, features the inclusion of a processing aid comprising a fluoropolymer forming clustered secondary particles each having a particle size of 2 μm to 2 mm and being a combination of primary fluoropolymer particles each having a diameter of 0.02 μm to 0.5 μm, and may accelerate the elimination of melt fracture despite the omission of an interfacial agent and decrease extrusion load upon process to thereby enhance productability.

A method for producing the fluororesin tube, the method including a step of subjecting a thermoplastic fluororesin to melt extrusion molding at a temperature of about 260 to 450° C., wherein the thermoplastic fluororesin is selected from the group consisting of a tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene copolymer and a tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether copolymer, wherein in the melt extrusion molding, a flow path of the molten thermoplastic fluororesin is temporarily branched to form a weld line in a lengthwise direction in the fluororesin tube. In some cases, the fluororesin tube has tearing property in a lengthwise direction and the method includes subjecting the thermoplastic fluororesin, a filler and/or a contrast agent to the melt extrusion molding.

The invention pertains to certain perfluorinated thermoplastic elastomers suitable for being processed through additive manufacturing techniques, thanks to their surprising ability to possess better processability (notably more significant shear thinning at processability temperature) than corresponding perfluorinated thermoplasts, which possess similar product profile and hence performances, offering hence advantages in throughput and part design accurate control, containment of degradation, reduction of fumes, and yet delivering parts with outstanding chemical resistance.

This disclosure relates to a method of making a fluoropolymer object. The method may include providing a substrate including fluoropolymer comprising units derived from monomers M.sub.1, M.sub.2 and M.sub.3, wherein: M.sub.1 is a vinylidene fluoride; M.sub.2 is a monomer of formula (I): CX.sub.1X.sub.2═CX.sub.3X.sub.4, wherein each of X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3 and X.sub.4 is independently selected from H, Cl and F, and wherein at least one of X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3 and X.sub.4 is F; M.sub.3 is a monomer of formula (II): CY.sub.1Y.sub.2═CY.sub.3CF.sub.3, wherein each of Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2 and Y.sub.3 is independently selected from H, Cl, F, Br, I and alkyl groups comprising from 1 to 3 carbon atoms which are optionally partly or fully halogenated; and stretching the substrate.

Provided is a molded body with a hollow portion comprising tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer, which is obtained by heat treating a molded body with a hollow portion obtained by melt molding tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer having a melt flow rate of 0.1 to 100 g/10 min when measured with a load of 5 kg and a measurement temperature of 372±0.1° C. in accordance with ASTM D1238. The heat treatment is carried out at a temperature from 130° C. below the melting point of the copolymer to the melting point of the copolymer. The molded body exhibits excellent blister resistance when utilized in contact with harsh chemicals and under harsh operating conditions.

According to one embodiment, a mixture includes a fluoropolymer monomer having at least one functional group amenable to polymerization, a pore-forming material, and a polymerization initiator. According to another embodiment, a product includes a porous three-dimensional structure comprising a crosslinked fluoropolymer, where at least 20% of a volume measured within an outer periphery of the porous three-dimensional structure corresponds to the pores.

Provided is an injection molded article containing a copolymer containing tetrafluoroethylene unit and a fluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) unit, wherein the content of the fluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) unit of the copolymer is 3.9 to 4.8% by mass with respect to the whole of the monomer units, the melt flow rate at 372° C. of the copolymer is 11.0 to 19.0 g/10 min, the melting point of the copolymer is 296 to 305° C., and the amount of fluorine ions dissolving out from the injection molded article into water is 7,500 μg/m.sup.2 or lower.

Provided an injection molded article obtained by injection molding a copolymer using a mold provided with a gate, wherein the copolymer contains tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) unit and a fluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) (PAVE) unit, the content of the fluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) unit of the copolymer is 3.5 to 4.7% by mass with respect to the whole of the monomer units, the melt flow rate at 372° C. of the copolymer is 22.0 to 35.0 g/10 min, the number of functional groups of the copolymer is 20 or less per 10.sup.6 main-chain carbon atoms, and the injection molded article has a gate section corresponding to the gate of the mold, and the ratio of the maximum flow length from the gate section of the injection molded article (a) to the average value of the product thickness on the maximum flow length (b), ((a)/(b)), is 80 to 200.

Provided is an injection molded article including a bottom surface section, and a side surface section erected from a peripheral edge of the bottom surface section, wherein the height from the bottom surface section of the side surface section is 3.8 cm or larger, the ratio of the height from the bottom surface section of the side surface section to the average thickness of the side surface section (height/thickness) is 19.0 or more, the load applied to the lower end section of the side surface section is 0.8 kPa or higher, the injection molded article contains a copolymer containing tetrafluoroethylene unit and a fluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) unit, the content of the fluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) unit of the copolymer is 4.5 to 6.0% by mass with respect to the whole of the monomer units, the melt flow rate at 372° C. of the copolymer is 35.0 to 60.0 g/10 min, and the number of functional groups of the copolymer is 50 or less.