Heat-resistant molding composition and molded parts for handling hot glass articles

Claim 2

A moldable thermosetting composite material for handling newly-formed hot glass articles, and the like, comprising the following constituents in weight percentage: ______________________________________ Range Thermosetting Weight % ______________________________________ Silicone Resin 24.0-40.0 Graphite 15.0-25.0 Chopped Glass Fibers 1.0-55.0 Carbon Powder 0.0-10.0 Amine Catalyst 0.0-1.0 Iron Oxide Pigment 0.0-2.0 Calcium Stearate Lubricant 0.0-1.0 ______________________________________ said material in molded form having properties of high temperature-resistance, medium impact strength and low coefficient of friction.

Claim 3

A heat-resistant thermoset-hardened heat-cured molded article for handling newly-formed hot glass products, and the like, comprising the following constituents in weight percentage: ______________________________________ Range Thermosetting Weight % ______________________________________ Silicone Resin 24.0-40.0 Graphite 15.0-25.0 Chopped Glass Fibers 1.0-55.0 Carbon Powder 0.0-10.0 Amine Catalyst 0.0-1.0 Iron Oxide Pigment 0.0-2.0 Calcium Stearate Lubricant 0.0-1.0 ______________________________________ said article having at least one generally-planar surface and having properties of high-temperature resistance, medium impact strength and low coefficient of friction.

Claim 4

A heat-resistant thermoset-hardened heat-cured molded article for handling newly-formed hot glass products, and the like, comprising the following constituents in weight percentage: ______________________________________ Range Thermosetting Weight % ______________________________________ Silicone Resin 24.0-40.0 Graphite 15.0-25.0 Chopped Glass Fibers 1.0-55.0 Carbon Powder 0.0-10.0 Amine Catalyst 0.0-1.0 Iron Oxide Pigment 0.0-2.0 Calcium Stearate Lubricant 0.0-1.0 ______________________________________ said article having at least one generally-planar surface and having properties of high-temperature resistance, medium impact strength and low coefficient of friction.

Claim 5

A heat-resistant molded article in accordance with claim 2 wherein said planar surface comprises the hot glass handling surface.

Claim 6

A heat-resistant molded article in accordance with claim 2, wherein said graphite powder comprises about 20 weight percent.

Claim 7

A heat-resistant molded article in accordance with claim 2, wherein said silicone resin is comprised of methyl and phenyl silanes in a ratio of about 1 to 1.

Claim 8

A heat-resistant molded article in accordance with claim 2, wherein said article is comprised of a rigid interior metallic component and a rigid exterior thermosetting composite material compound, said components being firmly joined into a unitary structure.

Claim 9

A heat-resistant molded article in accordance with claim 2, the hot-glass-contacting planar surface of said article being capable of withstanding long-term operating temperatures up to about 800° F.

Claim 10

A heat-resistant molded article in accordance with claim 2, wherein said article has a pair of opposing exterior parallel planar surfaces adapted to reversible long-term use in contacting hot glass articles.

Claim 11

A heat-resistant thermoset-hardened heat-cured molded article for handling newly-formed hot glass products, and the like, comprising the following constituents by weight: ______________________________________ AMOUNT WEIGHT % ______________________________________ Thermosetting Silicone Resin 25 Graphite 20 Chopped Glass Fibers 49 Carbon Powder 5 Amine Catalyst 0.5 Calcium Stearate Lubricant 0.5 ______________________________________ said article being molded by compression molding and having at least one generally-planar surface, and having properties of high-temperature resistance, medium impact strength and low coefficient of friction.

Claim 12

A heat-resistant thermoset-hardened heat-cured molded article for handling newly-formed hot glass products, and the like, comprising the following constituents by weight: ______________________________________ AMOUNT WEIGHT % ______________________________________ Thermosetting Silicone Resin 25 Graphite 20 Chopped Glass Fibers 49 Carbon Powder 5 Amine Catalyst 0.5 Calcium Stearate Lubricant 0.5 ______________________________________ said article being molded by compression molding and having at least one generally-planar surface, and having properties of high-temperature resistance, medium impact strength and low coefficient of friction.

Claim 13

A heat-resistant thermoset-hardened heat-cured molded article for handling newly-formed hot glass products, and the like, comprising the following constituents by weight: ______________________________________ AMOUNT WEIGHT % ______________________________________ Thermosetting Silicone Resin 35 Graphite 20 Chopped Glass Fibers 37.5 Silica Powder 5 Carbon Powder 1 Amine Catalyst 0.5 Calcium Stearate Lubricant 0.5 ______________________________________ said article being molded by transfer molding and having at least one generally-planar surface, and having properties of high-temperature resistance, medium impact strength and low coefficient of friction.

Claim 14

A heat-resistant thermoset-hardened heat-cured molded article for handling newly-formed hot glass products, and the like, comprising the following constituents by weight: ______________________________________ AMOUNT WEIGHT % ______________________________________ Thermosetting Silicone Resin 35 Graphite 20 Chopped Glass Fibers 37.5 Silica Powder 5 Carbon Powder 1 Amine Catalyst 0.5 Calcium Stearate Lubricant 0.5 ______________________________________ said article being molded by transfer molding and having at least one generally-planar surface, and having properties of high-temperature resistance, medium impact strength and low coefficient of friction.