METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAKING FIBER REINFORCED PRODUCTS AND RESULTANT PRODUCTS

摘要

Systems and methods are disclosed for making a moldable polymer mixture and molded composite products containing reinforcing fibers that were shipped wet, having a moisture content above about 1.0 wt. % and then are dried just before being added to a mixer, plasticator or compounder. The systems and methods produce a compound that when molded produces a molded product having superior properties to conventionally made compounds. Another method uses a drum type dryer and IR heating to dry the fibers in the fiber manufacturer's plant.