Abstract: A low cost process for self-forming a uniformly adherent protective rare earth silicate coating on a silicon-based ceramic component for protecting the component against corrosive/erosive environments. The coating is self-formed by an oxidation process of a silicon-based ceramic associated with a reaction between a silica (SiO2) film layer on the surface of silicon-based ceramic and the rare earth oxide existing inside of silicon-based ceramic component.

Abstract: A low cost process for self-forming a uniformly adherent protective rare earth silicate coating on a silicon-based ceramic component for protecting the component against corrosive/erosive environments. The coating is self-formed by an oxidation process of a silicon-based ceramic associated with a reaction between a silica (SiO2) film layer on the surface of silicon-based ceramic and the rare earth oxide existing inside of silicon-based ceramic component.

Abstract: A canopy mounting device for a skid steer loader adapted for pivotally mounting a canopy on a vehicle body with a gas spring disposed between the canopy and the vehicle body in a preloaded condition, comprises: a bracket fixedly secured to the vehicle body, the bracket having a first through-hole; a hinge block attached to the canopy, the hinge block having an interlocking lug at an upper end thereof, a second through-hole formed adjacent to a lower end thereof and an abutment surface extending downward from the interlocking lug; a pivot pin inserted through the first and second through-holes to enable the canopy to be pivoted with respect to the vehicle body between a first closed position and a second open position; an interlocking ring for holding the canopy against pivotal movement into the first closed position, the interlocking ring engaged with the interlocking lug of the hinge block when the canopy is in the second open position; and a height-adjustable stopper for coming into contact with the abutmen