| abstract |
The present invention comprises the steps of melt spinning a thermoplastic polymer to produce a first stage monofilament; Immediately after the step of melt weaving, quenching the first stage monofilament in one or more liquids including an adhesive to produce a second stage monofilament having adhesive dispersed on a surface; After quenching, applying the second stage monofilament to one or more additional steps selected from the group consisting of drying, stretching, heat treatment, and surface treatment to produce 2000 to 10,000 decitex monofilaments; And contacting 2000 to 10,000 decitex monofilament with the rubber composition to form a reinforcing rubber component. |