Abstract: A roll-forming tool for deforming a flange cap from a splayed configuration to engage a vehicle flange, the tool includes a polymeric contact surface disposed about a rigid drum. The polymeric contact surface can be in the form of a sleeve and integrally formed to the metal drum, or alternatively, the sleeve can be removeably attached to the drum for allowing replacement. The drums can be metal and configured for eccentric rotation relative to a corresponding drive shaft, thereby accommodating further variations in flange thickness.

Abstract: A roll-forming tool for deforming a flange cap from a splayed configuration to engage a vehicle flange, the tool includes a polymeric contact surface disposed about a rigid drum. The polymeric contact surface can be in the form of a sleeve and integrally formed to the metal drum, or alternatively, the sleeve can be removeably attached to the drum for allowing replacement. The drums can be metal and configured for eccentric rotation relative to a corresponding drive shaft, thereby accommodating further variations in flange thickness.

Abstract: A weatherseal having a particulated matrix, wherein different sections of the matrix are subjected to different surface treatments, thereby providing corresponding different characteristics, such as coefficient of friction, texture, surface roughness or appearance.

Abstract: A roll-forming tool for deforming a flange cap from a splayed configuration to engage a vehicle flange, the tool includes a polymeric contact surface disposed about a rigid drum. The polymeric contact surface can be in the form of a sleeve and integrally formed to the metal drum, or alternatively, the sleeve can be removeably attached to the drum for allowing replacement. The drums can be metal and configured for eccentric rotation relative to a corresponding drive shaft, thereby accommodating further variations in flange thickness.

Abstract: A weatherstrip having a migration inhibiting layer including a butyl based elastomer, wherein the butyl based elastomer can include a blend of a halogenated butyl and EPDM. The migration inhibiting layer can be located on at least one of a dense portion and an expanded portion of the weatherstrip and is selected to substantially preclude the passage of decomposition products, thereby reducing odor emanation from the strip and discoloration from staining materials. The migration inhibiting layer may also include coloring agents thereby providing a colored weatherstrip.

Abstract: A weatherstrip having a migration inhibiting layer including a butyl based elastomer, wherein the butyl based elastomer can include a blend of a halogenated butyl and EPDM. The migration inhibiting layer can be located on at least one of a dense portion and an expanded portion of the weatherstrip and is selected to substantially preclude the passage of decomposition products, thereby reducing odor emanation from the strip and discoloration from staining materials. The migration inhibiting layer may also include coloring agents thereby providing a colored weatherstrip.

Abstract: A surface conditioning pad for rotation about an axis is disclosed, wherein the pad includes a resilient foam body having a rear surface and a working surface generally normal to the axis of rotation and a peripheral surface interconnecting the rear surface and the working surface. The peripheral surface includes a plurality of facets which may define an apex for selectively engaging portions of the work piece.

Abstract: A seal for providing a sealed interface between confronting surfaces having a reduced clearance in at least one relative position of the confronting surfaces. The seal is particularly configured for components movable between a first and a second position wherein the components provide relatively low clearances, typically about 6 mm, or less, in the first position.

Abstract: A flush glass window assembly for an automotive vehicle body includes: a window frame formed by the vehicle body and defining a window opening, the frame having side and top seals; a vertically movable window glass adapted to be raised and lowered in the window opening; a guide arrangement for the window glass which guides the glass during vertical movement thereof such that along essentially its entire path of movement the inner surface of each side edge of the glass is spaced outwardly from the respective side seals and such that as the glass approaches its full raised position it moves inwardly toward the interior of the vehicle into contact with the respective seals.