Abstract: A method for making thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer films with improved transverse direction properties comprises two preferably embossed rollers which oscillate oppositely with respect to each along their respective rotational axes. Film made by passing a liquid crystalline polymer between such rolls has improved transverse direction properties. Such films are useful in multilayer containers and for circuit boards.

Abstract: A method for bonding a tube into an article, each of which is formed from a thermoplastic polymer, especially an aliphatic polyamide. The article has a plurality of channels into which tubes are placed in sliding engagement. The article is moved towards a heating block having pins, such that a pin is inserted into each tube. The article and heating block are brought into a juxtaposed position such that the polymer of the tubes melts and forms a coating on said article. The method is particularly useful in the formation of tubed heat exchangers, for example with 100-300 or more tubes, in one cycle.

Abstract: A method for making multilayer polymer films with involves the use of preferably embossed rollers which oscillate oppositely with respect to each along their respective rotational axis. Multilayer film is made by passing two or more molten thermoplastic films through the nip of these rollers, thereby laminating the individual films together. The method is particularly useful for improving the adhesion between film layers, and/or when at least one of the layer is a liquid crystalline polymer. Such films are useful in packaging, multilayer containers and for circuit boards.

Abstract: A method for bonding tubes into an article, each of which is formed from a thermoplastic polymer, especially an aliphatic polyamide. The article has a plurality of channels into which tubes are placed in sliding engagement. The article is moved towards a heating block having pins, such that a pin is inserted into each tube. The article and heating block are brought into a juxtaposed position such that the polymer of the tubes melts and forms a coating on said article. The method is particularly useful in the formation of tubed heat exchangers, for example with 100-300 or more tubes, in one cycle.

Abstract: A cooling system for a vehicle. The cooling system has a radiator and a fan that draws cooling air through the radiator. The fan is recessed into the radiator such that the motor is substantially cooled by air that has not passed through said radiator. The radiator may be an interconnected spaced-apart bi-sectional radiator with the fan interposed therebetween, the radiator being shaped so as to feed air through the fan. The cooling system may have a variable speed pump at the outlet to the radiator.