Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer adhesive strip comprising a carrier layer and at least one adhesive layer arranged on the carrier layer, wherein the carrier layer comprises a syntactically foamed plastic; the adhesive layer comprises a syntactically foamed adhesive compound; the adhesive compound comprises one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of poly(meth)acrylates and synthetic rubbers; and the syntactically foamed plastic and the syntactically foamed adhesive compounds comprise a plurality of expanded microballoons.

Abstract: A production line is, suitable for the production of medicinal products that include at least one active ingredient. The production line includes an extruder for producing an extrudate from the active ingredient and at least one excipient intended to form an encapsulating matrix of the active ingredient, and a cooling member for cooling the extrudate at the outlet of the extruder. The extruder includes a barrel and at least two parallel screws housed in the barrel and interpenetrating with one another to mix the or each active ingredient with the or each excipient. The barrel is oriented vertically and the footprint occupied by the production line is less than 0.5 m2.

Abstract: A production line is, suitable for the production of medicinal products that include at least one active ingredient. The production line includes an extruder for producing an extrudate from the active ingredient and at least one excipient intended to form an encapsulating matrix of the active ingredient, and a cooling member for cooling the extrudate at the outlet of the extruder. The extruder includes a barrel and at least two parallel screws housed in the barrel and interpenetrating with one another to mix the or each active ingredient with the or each excipient. The barrel is oriented vertically and the footprint occupied by the production line is less than 0.5 m2.

Abstract: The invention relates to a halogen incandescent lamp for motor vehicle headlamps with two incandescent filaments (21, 22), which are arranged within a lamp vessel (10), wherein a first incandescent filament (21) is designed for operation with a higher electrical power than the second incandescent filament (22), wherein the incandescent filaments (21, 22) are constructed in such a way that their dimensions and/or their geometry are in each case matched to an operating voltage of at least 20 volts, and at least the second incandescent filament (22) is an incandescent filament in the form of a single coil. Preferably, both incandescent filaments (21, 22) are in the form of incandescent filaments with a single coil, wherein the first incandescent filament (21) is used, for example, for producing the upper beam or lower beam and the second incandescent filament (22) is used for producing the daytime driving light or foglight.

Abstract: Reactivity of silicone resins containing silanol functionality is enhanced by including HCl in the resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a halogen incandescent lamp for motor vehicle headlamps with two incandescent filaments (21, 22), which are arranged within a lamp vessel (10), wherein a first incandescent filament (21) is designed for operation with a higher electrical power than the second incandescent filament (22), wherein the incandescent filaments (21, 22) are constructed in such a way that their dimensions and/or their geometry are in each case matched to an operating voltage of at least 20 volts, and at least the second incandescent filament (22) is an incandescent filament in the form of a single coil. Preferably, both incandescent filaments (21, 22) are in the form of incandescent filaments with a single coil, wherein the first incandescent filament (21) is used, for example, for producing the upper beam or lower beam and the second incandescent filament (22) is used for producing the daytime driving light or foglight.

Abstract: In a method for laser drilling holes in a substrate, a laser beam is provided having a be spot diameter which is smaller than a diameter of a hole to be drilled. The laser beam is aligned to a new hole to be drilled, and a beam axis directed in a jump direction predefined by a starting position to a center of the hole to be drilled. The beam axis is directed in a defined radial traversing movement away from the center and onto a defined circular path. The angular direction of the traversing movement is defined as a function of the jump direction such that any change in direction of the beam axis at the center does not exceed a predefined maximum angle or else the direction is maintained.

Abstract: A switch-over device is disclosed for selectively switching a linearly polarized input laser beam to a first output laser beam or to a second output laser beam. The switch-over device includes a primary optical switch-over element having a primary optical element for selectively rotating the polarization direction of the input laser beam and a downstream primary polarization-dependent reflector which guides the input laser beam depending on its polarization direction to a first course of ray or to a second course of ray. In each of the two courses of ray, a further optical switch-over element is respectively provided which includes a secondary optical element for selectively rotating the polarization direction of the respective laser beam and a secondary polarization-dependent reflector which guides the respective laser beam depending on its polarization direction to an output laser beam. Furthermore, a laser machining device is disclosed, including a laser beam switch-over device as mentioned above.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining the focal position of a laser beam, according to which a plurality of linear patterns are first created on the surface of a sample substrate by the laser beam, the distance between the laser and the substrate surface being gradually modified. The width of the individual lines is then measured and the line having the smallest width is determined. The vertical setting associated with the smallest line width is evaluated and stored as the focal setting of the machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cross-linkable and/or cross-linked nanofiller composition which comprises a cross-linkable and/or cross-linked ethylene (co)polymer and an intercalated nanofiller. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing the nanofiller composition, articles composed of the nanofiller composition and processes for preparing the articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the coating and water-repellent impregnation of mineral building materials, in which an architectural coating composition containing from 1 to 30 % by weight of C1-C20-alkyl-C1-C6-alkoxysilane as impregnating agent is applied to the building material. The principal architectural coating compositions are paints and plasters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of recycling and/or upgrading an olefin (co)polymer, olefin (co)polymer scrap and/or mixtures thereof including adding effective amounts of a vinyl silane and a free radical initiator to graft the vinyl silane to the olefin (co)polymer. The present invention also relates to olefin (co)polymers, olefin (co)polymer scrap and/or mixtures thereof whenever recycled and/or upgraded by the method defined above and articles which are composed wholly or partly of them.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stable aqueous cream consisting of the following components: (A), which is selected from (A1) C1-C20-alkyl-C2-C6-alkoxysilanes and (A2) organopolysiloxane containing alkoxy groups; (C) an emulsifier; and (D) an organic solvent. The stable aqueous cream is suitable for the hydrophobic impregnation or priming of mineral building materials.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions contain the components (A) organosilicon compounds which are selected from (A1) C1-C20-hydrocarbon-C1-C6-alkoxysilanes and (A2) branched organopolysiloxanes containing C1-C6-alkoxy groups, (B) organosilicon compounds which are selected from (B1) C1-C6-alkoxysilanes containing aminoalkyl groups and (B2) branched organosiloxanes containing aminoalkyl groups and (C) an emulsifier. The aqueous emulsions are suitable for imparting water repellency to porous mineral building materials and building coatings and to wood. .

Abstract: The building compositions comprise hydrophobicizing powders which contain A) silica as support material and B) a hydrophobicizing component which is liquid at 10° C. and comprises B1) one or more organosilicon compound(s) and, if desired, B2) solvent and/or B3) water and emulsifier, with the proviso that the powders contain from 5 to 80% by weight of organosilicon compound, based on the total weight of the powder.

Abstract: The invention proposed is an aqueous emulsion comprising the components (A) organosilicone compositions selected from (A1) C1-C20-alkyl-C2-C6-alkoxysilanes and (A2) organopolysiloxane containing alkoxy groups, (B) organopolysiloxane containing, one or more siloxane units having SiC-bonded radicals containing basic nitrogen, with the proviso that the amine number of the organopolysiloxane is at least 0.01, and (C) an emulsifier. The said emulsions are used for making porous mineral building materials hydrophobic.

Abstract: The gas flow in water-containing natural gas wells and natural gas storage wells is improved if a homogeneous phase comprising a water-repellent, solvolysis-resistant active compound is injected into the water-bearing rock.

Abstract: Aqueous, stiff cream comprising;(A) a silicone compound selected from the group consisting of(A1) a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl-C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkoxysilane and(A2) an alkoxy-containing organopolysiloxane, optionally(B) an organopolysiloxane which, in addition to other organosiloxane units, contains siloxane units which contain radicals bonded via SiC and containing basic nitrogen, with the proviso that the amine number of the organopolysiloxane is at least 0.01, and(C) an emulsifier.

Abstract: Coating compositions based on water-redispersible powders comprising water-soluble polymer and organosilicon compounds, wherein the organosilicon compounds comprise at least one low molecular weight organosilicon compound having a viscosity of not more than 5,000 mm.sup.2 /s at 25.degree. C. and at least one high molecular weight organopolysiloxane resin which has a viscosity of at least 100,000 mm.sup.2 /s at 25.degree. C. or is solid at room temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organopolysiloxane-containing compositions which are self-dispersing in water, their preparation and their use. The compositions of the present invention are suitable for all uses where organosilicon compounds, especially in water-diluted form, can be employed. Such uses include uses as water repellant agents on building materials.