Abstract: In a method of transporting vehicle windows and sealant, the sealant is preferably inserted into a sealant groove formed in a carrier. The carrier thus forms both a mold for forming the sealant and a transport device. The sealant groove includes a release agent such that the sealant easily leaves the groove. The carriers have structure such that they may be stacked in a first orientation wherein a relatively great spacing is provided between the carriers. The carriers are stacked in this orientation when a window and/or sealant is received on the carriers. After the windows and sealant have been removed from the carriers, the carriers are restacked in a second orientation wherein the distance between adjacent stacked carriers is substantially smaller. This orientation is used when the carriers are returned for re-use.

Abstract: The method of making a foamed-in-place gasket comprising mounting a coated release board upon a work support and robotically applying a continuous sealant bead upon the release board in a predetermined pattern corresponding to a pattern of securing engagement of a work piece, such as a window assembly, to a vehicle body. The gasket and release board assemblies may be stacked in cartons and shipped to another location where additional method steps are employed including applying the sealant bead and release board to the work piece with the sealant bead retained in securing engagement with the work piece. Thereafter, the release board is stripped from the sealant bead and the work piece such as a window assembly is secured to the support such as a vehicle body.