Patricia A. Stewart - Pittsburgh PA, US James R. Anglin - Export PA, US Ray T. Richter - Murrysville PA, US Larry F. Wieserman - Apollo PA, US Brian C. Reynolds - Davenport IA, US Dean K. Vinnedge - Bettendorf IA, US Jim M. Hart - Davenport IA, US
Assignee:
Alcon Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B22D 11/07 B28B 7/36
US Classification:
164492, 164268, 164 72, 508154, 106 3824
Abstract:
In a lubricant composition suitable for use in the manufacture of aluminum alloys comprising a lubricant base, the improvement wherein the lubricant composition further comprises: an effective amount of water, surfactant, and a high viscosity organic material having a low vapor pressure. It is believed that this mixture provides a method for uniformly distributing the surface oxide at the meniscus for casting applications and increasing meniscus stability. Uniform distribution of the oxide and increased stability at the meniscus reduces vertical fold formation that can lead to cracks in the aluminum ingot. In addition, the mixture promotes uniform heat transfer around the mold. Uniform heat transfer around the mold allows the solidifying aluminum alloy to stay in contact with the mold longer and form stronger ingot shells. A process for continuous or semi-continuous casting of aluminum alloys via the use of this lubricant composition is also disclosed.
Lubricant For Improved Surface Quality Of Cast Aluminum And Method
James R. Anglin - Export PA, US Patricia A. Stewart - Pittsburgh PA, US Thomas A. Ferrazzoli - Lower Burrell PA, US Larry F. Wieserman - Apollo PA, US
Assignee:
Alcoa Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B22D 11/07 B28B 7/36
US Classification:
164472, 164268, 164 72, 508154, 106 3824
Abstract:
In a lubricant composition suitable for use in the manufacture of aluminum alloys comprising lubricant base selected from the group consisting of solid lubricants, liquid lubricants, grease lubricants, emulsion lubricants, and dispersion lubricants, the improvement wherein the lubricant composition further comprises: an effective amount of water and surfactant or water and a compound comprising phosphates, borates, fluorides, and silicates. It is believed that mixing oil with water and surfactant or one of these compounds provides a method for uniformly distributing the surface oxide at the meniscus for casting applications, thereby reducing vertical fold formation that lead to cracks in aluminum ingots. In addition, the mixture promotes uniform heat transfer around the mold allowing the solidifying aluminum alloy to stay in contact with the mold longer and form stronger ingot shells. A process for continuous or semi-continuous casting of aluminum alloys via the use of this lubricant composition is also disclosed.
Lubricant For Improved Surface Quality Of Cast Aluminum And Method
Ray T. Richter - Murrysville PA, US Brian C. Reynolds - Davenport IA, US Jim N. Hart - Davenport IA, US Patricia A. Stewart - Pittsburgh PA, US James R. Anglin - Export PA, US Larry F. Weiserman - Apollo PA, US Thomas J. Kasun - Export PA, US
Assignee:
Alcoa Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B22D 11/07 B28B 7/36
US Classification:
164472, 164268, 164 72, 508154, 106 3824
Abstract:
In a lubricant composition suitable for use in the manufacture of aluminum alloys comprising lubricant base selected from the group consisting of solid lubricants, liquid lubricants, grease lubricants, emulsion lubricants, and dispersion lubricants, the improvement wherein the lubricant composition further comprises: an effective amount of water and surfactant. It is believed that mixing oil with water and surfactant provides a method for uniformly distributing the surface oxide at the meniscus for casting applications. Uniform distribution of the oxide at the meniscus reduces vertical fold formation that can lead to cracks in the aluminum ingot. In addition, the mixture promotes uniform heat transfer around the mold. Uniform heat transfer around the mold allows the solidifying aluminum alloy to stay in contact with the mold longer and form stronger ingot shells. A process for continuous or semi-continuous casting of aluminum alloys via the use of this lubricant composition is also disclosed.
Lubricated Sheet Product And Lubricant Composition
James Anglin - Export PA, US Donald Smith - Gibsonia PA, US
International Classification:
B32B015/04 C10G071/00
US Classification:
428/457000, 208/019000
Abstract:
There is disclosed a metal sheet product, more particularly formed food container stock and/or industrial sheet product, which has been treated with a lubricant composition having a vegetable oil portion which is less than about 60% monounsaturate in character, said composition comprising: (a) about 10-90 wt. % of a technical white mineral oil, preferably a polyalphaolefin, and/or white mineral oil, said component having an average molecular weight greater than about 400; and (b) about 10-90 wt. % of an edible vegetable oil selected from the group consisting of: safflower oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, olive oil, cottonseed oil and combinations thereof. Preferably, the latter additive is a combination of about 8-20 wt. % safflower oil and about 25-50 wt. % canola oil. When applied in total deposited weights of about 0.1-30 mg/ftper side, this invention produces formed container stock or industrial sheet products having improved formability and a reduced tendency to loosen or soften smudge residues on the sheet product itself.
Lubricated Sheet Product And Lubricant Composition
James Anglin - Export PA, US Donald Smith - Gibsonia PA, US
International Classification:
C10M111/02
US Classification:
508/428000, 508/486000, 508/489000, 508/584000
Abstract:
There is disclosed a metal sheet product, more particularly formed food container stock and/or industrial sheet product, which has been treated with a polymerizable lubricant composition having a vegetable oil portion which is less than about 60% monounsaturate in character, said composition comprising: (a) about 10-90 wt. % of a technical white mineral oil, preferably a polyalphaolefin, and/or white mineral oil, said component having an average molecular weight greater than about 480; and (b) about 10-90 wt. % of an edible vegetable oil selected from the group consisting of: safflower oil, canola oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, olive oil, pine nut oil, cottonseed oil and combinations thereof. Preferably, the latter component is a combination of about 8-20 wt. % safflower oil and about 25-50 wt. % canola oil.
James Anglin - Export PA, US Larry Wieserman - Apollo PA, US Al Askin - Lower Burrell PA, US John Bohaychick - New Kensington PA, US
International Classification:
C25D 3/30
US Classification:
205300000
Abstract:
This invention discloses a metal product that is suitable for a forming process. By anodizing an oxide layer onto at least one surface of the metal product, the total amount of lubricant that is applied onto the metal product prior to being formed is reduced or eliminated. This invention also discloses a method of generating such an oxide layer onto the metal product.
Aluminum Sheet Coated With A Lubricant Comprising Dioctyl Sebacate And Petrolatum
James R. Anglin - Murrysville PA Theresa S. Knighton - Newburgh IN H. Gray Reavis - Newburgh IN
Assignee:
Aluminum Company of America - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B32B 1508 B32B 1504
US Classification:
428341
Abstract:
Metal sheet product, more particularly food or beverage can tab and end stock, is treated with a lubricant blend consisting essentially of about 25-90 wt % bis(2-ethylhexyl)sebacate or DOS; about 10-75 wt % petrolatum and a balance of incidental additives and impurities prior to coiling for transport and storage. With said composition applied hereon, in preferred average thicknesses between about 10-110 mg/ft. sup. 2 for aluminum can tab stock and up to about 35 mg/ft. sup. 2 for aluminum can end stock, the invention produces prelubricated can stock in a suitable condition for conversion into can tabs and/or can ends without further lubrication.
Yumi P. Ryu - Murrysville PA James R. Anglin - Gibsonia PA Gary M. Singerman - Monroeville PA
Assignee:
Gulf Research & Development Company - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
C10M 132
US Classification:
252 464
Abstract:
The presence of a minor amount of a tetrahydrocarbylammonium thiomolybdate containing at least about 15 carbon atoms, such as trioctylmethylammonium thiomolybdate, to a grease thickened with a substituted-urea composition substantially improves the extreme pressure properties of the grease.
Anthony Lowery, Tabitha Woods, Kyle Foust, Teresa Lammie, Thomas Murray, Elizabeth Jones, Angel Madison, Reginald Fuller, Jana Lee, Shemika Gilbert, Shronica Bell