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METHOD OF DENSIFYING ePTFE TUBE

  • US 20090319034A1
  • Filed: 06/19/2008
  • Published: 12/24/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/19/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for manufacturing compressed ePTFE, comprising the steps of:

  • a. providing a layer of ePTFE;

    b. applying said layer of ePTFE to a mandrel;

    c. mechanically compressing said layer of ePTFE on said mandrel; and

    d. removing said compressed ePTFE;

    wherein said compressed ePTFE is denser than uncompressed ePTFE.

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