Inventors:
James V. Gauchel - Newark OH
Robert M. Skrowronek - Gahanna OH
Thomas F. Martin - Sylvania OH
Anthony G. Hankin - Millhouse, Cumbria CA7 8HT, GB
International Classification:
B27N 310
Abstract:
A process is disclosed for the manufacture of reinforced composites. This method provides a process that allows for the direct mixing of discontinuous reinforcement such as wet chopped strands of glass fiber or continuous reinforcement such as glass strands, with an aqueous suspension of a solution polymerized polymer, such as polyvinyl chloride. The process results in a cost-effective means for reinforcing polymers such as PVC while simultaneously substantially improving properties such as impact strength, stiffness, and moldability without the need for a binder.