Abstract: This invention relates to a process for applying an edgeband to a planar edge and an apparatus for performing the process. In the process, one or more gluing edge(s) of the structure and/or edgeband is/are heated to a temperature of greater than 25.degree. C., a heated reactive adhesive is then applied to the gluing edge(s), the structure and edgeband are then brought together to form a composite structure, with the reactive adhesive forming the bond. In the apparatus, the reactive adhesive is provided from a sealed adhesive system.

Abstract: Apparatus adapted to prevent or eliminate the attachment of marine organisms to surfaces of marine craft through the use of localized heating of the protected surfaces.

Abstract: A pinch valve is fabricated by providing an elongated tubular housing with a cut-back portion at an outlet end, applying adhesive to the cut back portion, with a ring around the cut-back portion, placing the housing and ring in a mold and heating all three, providing a core rod inside the housing and forcing an elastomer into the space between the core rod and the housing and between the housing and the ring, curing the elastomer and cooling everything to allow the ring to thermally contract to engage the elastomer between the housing and the ring.

Abstract: A mold fill coupling combined with a pinch fill valve and an overflow valve permits filling of a mold at one station and disconnecting the fill valve without rotating the mold.

Abstract: A mold fill coupling combined with a pinch fill valve and an overflow valve permits filling of a mold at one station and disconnecting the fill valve without rotating the mold.

Abstract: A mold fill coupling combined with a pinch fill valve and an overflow valve permits filling of a mold at one station and disconnecting the fill valve without rotating the mold.