| abstract |
The repair of a reinforced elastomer article having a deformity such as a cut, cavity, or an aperture therein relates to utilizing an amine curable polymer or prepolymer and a cured elastomer patch. The deformity in the elastomer as well as the areas juxtaposition to the patch are coated with a treating agent. The amine curable polymer or prepolymer applied to the patch area has no rubber filler therein and is cured at ambient temperature. The amine curable polymer or prepolymer applied to the cut, cavity or to the aperture does have a rubber filler therein and is also cured at ambient temperature. One area of use is in the repair of tires. |