Rubber-metal composite structures having improved resistance to corrosion

摘要

Rubber-metal composite structures are provided wherein such structures comprise a metal substrate, at least a portion of at least one surface of such substrate is coated with a fused epoxy resin powder composition, and at least one elastomeric element, said elastomeric element being vulcanization bonded through an intermediate adhesive phase to at least a portion of the fused epoxy coating. Such composite structures exhibit improved resistance to corrosion.