Abstract: A method of making a loudspeaker cone and surround assembly comprises clamping at least the outer marginal edge of a cone in a mold having a cavity defining a surround and injecting an elastomeric material into the cavity through an annular orifice extending substantially continuously around the said marginal outer edge to form a surround attached to the outer marginal edge of the cone. The method includes the step of feeding the elastomeric material to the annular orifice through an annular feed chamber extending around the mold cavity. The annular orifice may be narrow in width in comparison to the thickness of the surround and the method may comprise the step of separating the surround from an annular ring of sprue formed by elastomer which has solidified in or outside the annular orifice by tearing while the elastomer is still hot from the injection molding step.

Abstract: The present invention is for providing a production method of a dielectric lens with the excellent productivity, capable of achieving the shape accuracy or density homogeneity of the demanded level, and capable of injection molding of a matching layer without forming a gap with respect to a lens main body. A lens main body is formed by the injection compression molding method, using a composite dielectric material containing a thermoplastic resin as the dielectric material for the lens main body. After forming a matching layer (first surface side matching layer) on either surface of the front or rear surfaces (first surface) side of the lens main body, and injecting a matching layer material, a matching layer (second surface side matching layer) is formed on the other surface of the lens main body (that is, the matching layer is formed by the two operation injection molding method of injecting to one surface side of the lens main body, and then injection to the other surface side).

Abstract: A plurality of mutually separate electrodes supported by a support frame are pre-molded into an integral electrode assembly in which the electrodes are connected with each other through resin moldings. The electrode assembly thus formed is cut off from the support frame to provide a primary product in which the electrodes are electrically disconnected from each other. The primary product is then molded into a molded unit having the electrodes embedded therein. Preferably, the primary product is placed in a mold and supported at a predetermined location by a plurality of support pins which abut against the resin moldings. The support pins are removed from the molded unit while leaving corresponding through-holes after a molten resin is poured into the mold and cooled. The electrodes embedded in the molded unit are prevented from being exposed to the outside of the molded unit via through-holes.

Abstract: The cavity of a mold for making a plastics material part is lined using at least two, preferably decorative, pieces of film. The pieces of film are shaped and cut out so as to be accurately juxtaposed in the film cavity. Molten plastics material is introduced into the mold cavity in register with each piece of film in controlled manner so that the front of plastics material flowing within the mold cavity for the purpose of filling it advances within the mold so as to stretch each piece of film in centrifugal manner so that the film is neither displaced nor folded. The fronts of plastics material advancing over each piece of film meet either in locations of the mold where there is no film or else in register with the facing edges of two pieces of films, where appropriate, so that the entire surface of each piece of film is covered in a layer of plastics material. If necessary an additional quantity of molten plastics material is then introduced into the mold cavity so as to fill it completely.

Abstract: A urethane hammer or other hand-held striking tool having a handle portion cast of a lower durometer, more flexible grade of urethane material, and a head portion which is cast around a metallic weight at the end of the handle portion. The flexible handle absorbs shocks, while the hard material of the head provides a durable, effective striking surface. The tool is cast using a two-stage process. In the first stage, the handle portion is cast with the metal weight located in its end. The handle portion is then placed in a second mold in which the weight on the end of the handle extends into a larger cavity corresponding to the head portion of the tool. The higher durometer urethane material is then cast in this cavity so as to encase the weight and the end of the handle portion.

Abstract: A method of forming a catheter comprising the steps of a) loading an inner layer on a mandrel; b) loading a reinforcing braid layer over the inner layer; c) adding a terminal tip to one end of the inner layer, the terminal tip applied directly over the inner layer with no portion of the reinforcing braid therebetween; d) loading a plurality of axial jacket sections over the braid layer, one of the axial jacket sections engaging an adjacent one of the plurality of axial jacket sections along a joint including substantially axially oriented seams; e) applying a shrink tube over the plurality of axial jacket sections and heating the shrink tube to cause the plurality of axial jacket sections to bond with each other, the braid layer and the inner layer; f) removing the shrink tube; and g) removing the mandrel.

Abstract: Injection molding techniques are utilized to form complex switches without removal from a molding machine. Multi-shot molding techniques are utilized, as are rotational indexing molding machines. Springs are formed of resilient elastomeric material. Contacts may be inserted into the mold prior to injection of the plastic, or can be formed from conductive plastic. The present method reduces the cost and complexity of forming electrical components.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for manufacturing a thermoplastic panel or piece having a resilient injection molded portion. The panel or piece of the present invention may be used in a variety of applications such as to provide sealing ends on thermoplastic panels or to create resiliently closeable passages in thermoplastic panels through which wires and other objects may be passed while maintaining an even surface appearance of the baseboard panel. Other uses include attaching one or more thermoplastic pieces together.

Abstract: The fascia of a vehicle heating control panel is obtained by overmolding onto a monolayer flat film made of polycarbonate, elements made of different thermoplastic materials so as to allow marks and/or symbols formed by silkscreen printing on the film and present on a rotary knob to be illuminated by a transparency, while at the same time preventing the leaking of light.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making a toothbrush comprising making a toothbrush head having at its basal end a first engagement part, then making a toothbrush grip handle from a plastics material by a handle molding process, during the handle molding process forming a second engagement part at the head end of the handle in engagement with the first engagement part, such that the engagement between the first and second engagement parts retains the head and grip handle together, and toothbrushes made by this process.

Abstract: A decorative sheet including a decoration and a process for forming the sheet are disclosed. This process comprises the following steps:using a mold consisting of at least two parts, at least one part of which is formed of at least two elements, at least one element (5) corresponding to the medallion and at least one other element (6) corresponding to the periphery of the piece, around the medallion;placing the decorative sheet (20) on the element corresponding to the medallion and closing the mold;within the cavity of the mold, isolating the space (23) located below the decorative sheet from the peripheral space (21);injecting plastic material in succession into the spaces thus isolated; andejecting the piece obtained.

Abstract: A method of making a golf ball having a core and outer polyurethane cover by placing a first portion of polyurethane in a first cavity and allowing the first portion of polyurethane to partially cure to a selected state of gel. The core is positioned within the cavity while the core is vertically and laterally centered within the cavity. A second portion of polyurethane is placed in a second cavity at a time subsequent to placing the first portion of polyurethane in the first cavity. The second portion of polyurethane is allowed to partially care. The first and second cavities are mated together to cure the polyurethane around the core.

Abstract: An injection molding die is provided with a cavity block including a stationary mold having first and second split molding cavity portions having different shapes, and a movable mold having first and second common split molding cavity portions, so as to form first and second molding cavities between the stationary and movable molds in mold clamping. Each time a molding shot is performed, a component part to be sealed is inserted while a primary molded piece formed in the first molding cavity is transferred to the second molding cavity and a secondary molded piece formed in the second molding cavity is removed. Thus, the first and second molded pieces can be simultaneously produced.

Abstract: An antifogging window plate has a transparent film and a base both made of thermoplastic resins. Conductive lines and electrodes are printed using a conductive paste on one side of the film, which is then bonded to the base. One portion of each electrode is exposed as a terminal portion to be connected to an electric contact member. The window plate is made by injection molding with the surface of the film opposite from the printed surface being in contact with the cavity wall of the mold, so that the integration of the film with the base is effected simultaneously with the forming of base. Each contact member is subsequently fitted in an injection-molded void facing the terminal portion, or is secured in place at the same time as the injection molding.

Abstract: The forming surface of a forming mold (5) for postforming of a shaped cord (2) in the shape of a frame extruded onto a glass (1) is slightly curved in the direction of the length of shaped cord (2). In the final position of forming mold (4) during the postforming operation, lateral edges (11, 12) are thus slightly above the surface of shaped cord (2). This avoids the creation of imprints in the form of lines or edges on the shaped cord, and a smooth transition is achieved between the postformed length of the shaped cord that attaches there.

Abstract: A plastic article and method of molding same is provided where the plastic article includes a plastic member having a first ridge and a second ridge. The plastic member is partially absorbed into and is in bonded engagement with at least a portion of a first laminate and the first laminate has an edge imbedded in the first ridge of the plastic member. Also, the plastic member is partially absorbed into and is in bonded engagement with at least a portion of a second laminate and the second laminate has a first edge imbedded in the first ridge of the plastic member and a second edge imbedded in the second ridge of the plastic member. The plastic member is also partially absorbed into and is in bonded engagement with at least a portion of a third laminate and the third laminate has an edge imbedded in the second ridge of the plastic member.

Abstract: A filter insert. The filter insert includes an accordion fold pack that is made of a filter material and is joined to a filter frame. The material of the filter frame is injected in a flowable state into the folds of the accordion fold pack which are open in the on-coming flow direction of the medium to be filtered. The material is subsequently hardened during automatic claw fixation with the fold walls. The entire peripheral edge of the accordion fold pack sealingly overlaps the outer boundary surfaces of the filter frame, and is designed as a sealing device.

Abstract: In a method of forming a catheter having an inner layer, an intermediate braided layer and an outer jacket, wherein the intermediate braided layer terminates axially before the inner layer, leaving a forward end portion of the inner layer exposed, the steps of:a) before applying the outer jacket, loading a plastic sleeve over a forward end of the intermediate braided layer adjacent the forward end portion of the inner layer;b) heating the plastic sleeve to a temperature sufficient to melt the plastic sleeve;c) loading a terminal tip having an axial length over a forward end portion of the inner layer into abutting relationship with the forward end of the intermediate braided layer such that the terminal tip is supported by the forward end portion of the inner layer along all of the axial length of the terminal tip and not reinforced anywhere along the axial length by the intermediate braided layer;d) loading the outer jacket over the braided layer;e) loading a shrink tube over the outer jacket; andf) heating

Abstract: The invention relates to a golf ball having a polyurethane cover substantially free of surface defects caused by a pin mold. By centering the golf ball core in its cover without the use of a mold having retractable or fixed alignment pins, a golf ball without surface defects in its cover resulting from the pins is achieved. To accomplish this "pinless" centering, a centering apparatus is used to properly position the golf ball core in the first mold half used to form the polyurethane cover.

Abstract: An impact resistant window including a frame holding a glass composite structure including first and second glass sheets secured to each other with a middle plastic layer. In a first embodiment, the first glass sheet has a larger perimetrical dimension than the second glass sheet and the second glass sheet is centered on the first sheet to define a peripheral mounting portion. A resilient sealant material fills a space between the peripheral mounting portion of the first glass sheet and the frame structure. In the second embodiment, the two glass sheets may be the same size, but the middle plastic layer extends outwardly from the perimeters of the glass sheets. This extension of the middle plastic layer is used to mechanically connect the laminated pane to a frame. A method is provided for making an impact resistant window of the second embodiment which may also be used to form a window of the first embodiment.

Abstract: A process for producing an ink jet head having ink discharging outlets, a substrate with energy generating elements that discharge ink, ink pathways aligned with the energy generating elements and communicated with the ink discharging outlets, and a liquid chamber for storing and supplying ink into the ink pathways.

Abstract: An improved high voltage insulator includes a central core and an insulating body fitted tightly around the central core. A flexible coating layer is interposed between a part of the central core and the insulating body. The flexible coating layer fills in shrinkage cavities and compensates for a retraction effect caused by injected material used in forming the insulating body. The insulating body is overmolded to the central core previously coated with the flexible coating layer with an injected insulating resin such as a thermoplastic or thermosetting resin. The insulator could be used as a capactive divider or bushing insulator.

Abstract: The present method includes an apparatus and method for forming articles having compression molding means and injection molding means. Simultaneous activation of the injection molding means and compression molding means produces an integral article having a compression molded portion and an injection molded portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a golf ball of selected instruction having an encapsulated core or a non-treated core and a polyurethane cover of selected composition in which equipment is employed for aligning, centering and locating the core in relationship with the molding of the cover thereon.

Abstract: This invention is related to a method for shaping profile an extrudable plastic material attached to a surface. In the process, a die being part of a cylinder and having a shape corresponding to the desired cross-section of the profile is introduced into the plastic material and is then extracted therefrom by rolling the cylinder. The invention is also related to a device for carrying out the process.

Abstract: A cast, composite countertop is prepared by spraying a castable, curable organic resin composition which includes over 20% by weight of an inorganic, particulate material therein, into a mold cavity corresponding to a top surface and side wall of a countertop so as to produce a continuous coating therein. This coating is at least partially cured, and a hardenable, liquid substrate composition introduced into the mold cavity, and the resultant composite is fully cured to produce a countertop. In some instances, an additional casting step may be employed to build up the edge thickness. Also disclosed are dual spray techniques for enhancing the surface quality of the composite, and techniques for enhancing the thermal stability thereof. Also disclosed are countertops made by the disclosed methods.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a filter insert, and the filter insert so manufactured. The filter insert includes an accordion fold pack that is made of a filter material and is joined to a filter frame. The material of the filter frame is injected in a flowable state into the folds of the accordion fold pack which are open in the on-coming flow direction of the medium to be filtered. The material is subsequently hardened during automatic claw fixation with the fold walls. The entire peripheral edge of the accordion fold pack sealingly overlaps the outer boundary surfaces of the filter frame, and is designed as a sealing device.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing boat hulls in a female mould. The hull includes a rigid reinforced plastic shell and at least one softer protective layer which is made from a plastic or rubber material and located on the outside of the shell. To provide the hull with a smoother outer surface and an improved adhesion between the shell and the layer, the layer is integrated in the hull when the hull is manufactured, by first applying the layer on the mould surface of the female mould and then building the structural shell on the layer and on free parts of the mould surface. The protective layer is accurately manufactured if it is cast moulded in a cast mould and if the female mould, or any other object that has been used when developing the female mould, is used for the cast moulding.

Abstract: A method for compression molding a resin-impregnated preform to fabricate an impact-resistance, fiber-reinforced composite fan blade for use in a high bypass turbofan engine. The method is compatible with the use of high viscosity resin systems that contribute greater impact resistance to the fan blade, but whose flow through the fan blade during molding would cause unacceptable movement of the reinforcing fibers. The method entails restricting the flow of the resin system within the preform through selective placement of a resin-impervious material on certain surfaces of the preform, so as to prevent resin loss and fiber movement during the compression molding operation.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a resin-impregnated endless belt structure is carried out on an apparatus having an outer cylinder having an inner cylindrical surface coaxial with a smaller radius cylindrical mandrel. An endless base structure for the endless belt structure is disposed within the outer cylinder on the inner cylindrical surface. The cylindrical mandrel, having an inwardly curved nose, is then inserted into the outer cylinder forming a nip of converging geometry between the nose and the inner cylindrical surface. Polymeric resin material is dispensed continuously into the nip while the cylindrical mandrel is gradually moved completely into the outer cylinder. The nose forces the polymeric resin material into the endless base structure, and air bubbles out, while forcing the endless base structure against the inner cylindrical surface.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing highly insulating connector rods and highly insulating composite wall structures using such connector rods. The connector rods are highly insulating and are injection molded in a single step from an appropriate resinous material or moldable plastic. Discontinuous fibers may be impregnated within the resinous material or other moldable plastic. The single step molding method yields connector rods having pointed ends for facilitating entry through an insulating layer and a first structural layer not yet cured, and also an enlarged head for receiving an impact from a hammer or mallet or for facilitating gripping by the installer. The enlarged head also provides an anchoring effect within a second structural layer upon curing. The connector rods are manufactured to include a ridge or flange to limit the depth of penetration by the connector rod when inserted into the insulating material when forming the composite wall structure.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a hollow structure suitable for example as reservoir for pressurized fluids, which structure is obtained by curving over a part of its length a corrugated tube provided circumferentially in the hollow of its waves with a hardenable fiber reinforced composition, then subjecting the tube thus curved over at least a part of its length to a treatment for hardening the hardenable composition. The tube may comprise longitudinal reinforcements (braid or layers of widely spaced helical wires), the ends of the tube being possibly equipped with systems for communicating with the outside or for sealing, the final shaping being followed by a treatment for hardening said composition. The winding of the tube may be carried out about a central core or drum.

Abstract: Closures for containers, such as cans and the like, wherein the closure is comprised of an end panel and a frame member which, preferably, are attached together during an insert-injection molding operation used for forming the frame member. Depending upon the respective materials, the attachment therebetween may comprise heat-bonding or adhesives and the like. The various end panels have a displaceable panel portion for providing an opening in the closure to provide access to the product(s) within the container. The various panel portions are defined by weakening lines, perforations or cut lines in the end panel and molded runners for "repairing" and/or sealing weakened or lanced portions of the end panels. The molded runners provide beam strength for protecting against excessive bulging during autoclave or other sterilization processes and against buckling during vacuum processing.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a panel unit constituted of a panel and a frame provided on the periphery of the panel. The method comprises the steps of providing a first die having a molding groove and a panel receiving space formed therein, and a second die engageable with the first die and having a molding groove formed therein, mounting the first die on the periphery of the panel, engaging the second die with the first die to form on the periphery of the panel a molding space of which the cross-sectional configuration corresponds to that of the frame, extruding molding material into the molding space, and applying relative motion between the second die and the first die to move the second die along the first die, thereby integrally forming the frame on the periphery of the panel.

Abstract: A method of casting-masking-molding a thermoplastic resin product, includes the steps of placing a molding sheet 1 on an upper surface of a heated table plate 4, the molding sheet including a molding die 2, and a mask 3 including a plurality of mask constituting pieces 3a, 3b, 3c, ...

Abstract: In a method for molding a laminated assembly comprising a resin core member, and a surface skin member either partly or entirely placed over the surface of the resin core member, the dimensional precision of a part of the surface skin member involving a high rate of extension is improved, and the cushioning property and the surface quality of this part are avoided from being impaired. An approximately molded portion is defined in a part of the surface skin member involving a relatively high rate of extension during the vacuum molding process using a vacuum molding die assembly, and the thus molded surface skin member is mounted on the upper die for mold press forming with a gap defined between the approximately molded portion or an unmolded portion and the associated die surface.

Abstract: A process of manufacturing an insulator having a central core and an insulating body fitted tightly around the central core includes interposing a flexible coating layer between a part of the central core and the insulating body. The flexible coating layer fills in shrinkage cavities and compensates for a retraction effect caused by injected material used in forming the insulating body. The insulating body is achieved by overmolding the central core previously coated with the flexible coating layer with an injected insulating resin such as a thermoplastic or thermosetting resin. The insulator could be used as a capacitive divider or bushing insulator.

Abstract: A flexible sensor, such as a membrane switch, is molded into a plastic automotive panel by a low temperature, low pressure, method which avoids damage to the switch while insuring its placement at a desired depth below the surface of the panel. This is achieved by a process which includes a first step of spraying a mold with a rapid gelling liquid plastic to a preselected thickness. After the plastic has firmed, the sensor is placed thereon and is encapsulated by spraying with a second layer of the plastic. The resulting shell with the embedded sensor may then be provided with a backing, such as a plastic foam.

Abstract: Apparatus for manufacturing a composite insulator including an FRP core rod which is integrally provided with a sheath and a plurality of sheds formed of an electrically insulating polymeric material. The core rod has a longitudinal end portion provided with a seat for a metal fitting, which is integral with the sheath. To manufacture such a composite insulator, the core rod is placed in a mold cavity of a mold assembly, with a seat forming member detachably fitted to the end portion of the core rod and arranged between a pair of mold halves. An inner space is formed between a seat forming member and the core rod, which is in communication with the mold cavity. An electrically insulating polymeric material is introduced into the mold cavity to form the sheath and sheds, while admitting the polymeric material into the space between the seat forming member and the core rod so as to form a seat for the metal fitting, which is essentially free from burrs.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a golf ball of selected instruction having an encapsulated core or a non-treated core and a polyurethane cover of selected composition in which equipment is employed for aligning, centering and locating the core in relationship with the molding of the cover thereon.

Abstract: An integrated electrical system includes a first conductor for receiving current from power lines or other equipment. The conductor is coupled to a conventional vacuum switch for controlling flow of current through the system. A current collector coupled to the vacuum switch collects current from the vacuum switch. A second conductor coupled to the current collector delivers current to equipment or lines externally of the device. The components of the system are housed within an inner epoxy encapsulated within Polysil. The epoxy preferably has temperature characteristics which are similar to that of Polysil to prevent cracking due to temperature stress. At least one sensor may also be provided integrally with the components for detecting faults or for sensing general power line conditions. A preferred voltage sensor has resistive shielding for accurate sensing in adverse environments.

Abstract: Chiral composite material is made using an apertured plate (2) having apertures (3) therethrough corresponding to the desired locations of chiral elements (4) in the composite material. The plate (2) is located to overlie a substrate (1) with or without the intermission of spacer (10) which may be apertured in correspondence with the plate (2) or which may be ring like in form. The chiral elements (4) are held in position by locating means such as a tab (5) which may be magnetic in, on or associated with the plate (2) and a first layer (8) of liquid host material is placed in the apertures (3) around the elements (4) against the substrate (1), allowed to set and the plate (2) removed. A second layer (9) of liquid host material is then applied to the set first layer (8) and allowed to set to produce the desired composite material.

Abstract: A method of molding an integrated structure, the method comprising the steps of (a) using at least first and second mold parts to define a primary mold cavity, (b) placing first molding material in the primary mold cavity to form a primary structure, (c) removing the second mold part from the first mold part, (d) using the first mold part and at least a third mold part to define a secondary mold cavity partially filled by the primary structure, and (e) placing second molding material in the remainder of the secondary mold cavity to form the integrated structure including the primary structure and the second molding material.

Abstract: A tape guide roller for a tape cassette comprises an inner cylindrical body including a flange portion projecting from the outer circumference on one end thereof, and a synthetic resin injection portion provided at the outer circumferential surface at the other end thereof, the inner cylindrical body being molded by injecting synthetic resin from a direction substantially perpendicular to the axial direction thereof and an outer cylindrical body having an inside diameter such that it fits tightly over the inner cylindrical body, and includes a synthetic resin injection portion provided at the outer circumferential surface on the end side thereof opposite to the end side which serves as the insertion end for the inner side cylindrical body. The outer cylindrical body is molded by injecting synthetic resin from a direction substantially perpendicular to its axial direction through the synthetic resin injection portion.

Abstract: A mold process for producing a finished solid surfaced countertop in which a mold of the product to be produced is placed in a substantially horizontal manner. A series of barriers are constructed atop a flat polished surface of the mold and creates a negative shape of the countertop product to be produced. A release wax surface is applied over the exposed edges of the mold and is followed by the spraying a predetermined layer of a high-quality resin surface coating. The coating is allowed to gel to a point at which a plasticized substrate material is poured into the mold and over the resin surface coating. A catalyst is added to the substrate material prior to pouring and elevates the temperature of the substrate and the surface coating during the hardening and curing process. The surface coating bonds to the substrate and cures without the development of pinholes or other imperfections in the surface coating.

Abstract: Modular stone panels simulate assembled masonry, and are useful for decorative walls, retaining walls, facings for structures and the like. Precast stone-faced panels are made by setting stones such as field stone having at least one relatively flat face, substantially directly on the bottom of a rectangular mold. The stones are set in the mold individually while packing sand around and between the stones but not under them. This is done by sliding each stone laterally across the bottom of the mold, thereby packing the sand while substantially keeping the stones supported immovably against the bottom. The stones do not float on a sand bed and the sand between them is packed. Thus the stone and sand are less readily displaced by concrete poured over them to fill the mold. The concrete bonds part way into the packed sand, which can be facilitated by vibration, causing a liquid portion of the concrete to diffuse into the sand.

Abstract: A prefabricated vehicle window having an exterior molding is prepared by (a) placing a protective film inside a glass support fixture having a cavity to line the cavity; (b) depositing a bead of a first hardenable polymeric material (first bead) on top of the protective film in an amount sufficient to fully cover the marginal edges of the outer surface of a glass sheet subsequently placed on the glass support fixture; (c) placing a glass sheet having exposed side surfaces, inner surface and outer surface on the glass support fixture, with the outer surface facing toward the glass support fixture, and at least a portion of its periphery pressing against the first bead which causes the first bead to conform to the shape and contour of the film-covered glass support fixture cavity and cover the adjacent exposed marginal edges of the outer glass surface, and squeezes out any excess first bead over to the exposed side surfaces, thereby partially or fully covering the exposed side surfaces; and (d) depositing a bea

Abstract: The present invention provides novel apparatus and a novel method for manufacturing an endless rubber track for large vehicles such as tractors or earth-moving machines. A plurality of sprocket-engaging core bar inserts are disposed in the inner portion or inner diameter of the endless rubber track to engage the power drive mechanism of the vehicle. Rubber tread is disposed on the outer portion or external diameter of the rubber track. Although the rubber track is made in segments, it is completely vulcanized, and does not have discontinuous, unvulcanized regions between vulcanized segments. Rubber track is formed using at least two different mold assemblies. In the first mold assembly, the interior and exterior portions of the rubber track are molded onto a green belt to form a first segment, and a central portion of the segment is vulcanized.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lining part having a blank with a back reinforcing surface layer and a front reinforcing surface layer comprises assembling the blank on a molding surface of a first molding part, assembling a second molding part on the first molding part having a cavity adjacent a back surface of the blank, injection molding a back surface layer for reinforcing the blank, removing the first molding part and replacing it with a third molding part having a cavity adjacent the front surface of the blank and injection molding the front surface layer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a long size non-ceramic insulator is provided. The method includes the first step, in which a rubber housing having a plurality of trunks and skirts is formed around a long size core while molds are tightly assembled, and a second step, in which the long size core is moved a length corresponding to the rubber housing while the molds are separated. Further according to a third step, the long size core is set in a position in the molds as the distal portion of the formed rubber housing is clamped by positioning jigs disposed in the molds while the molds are tightly assembled. While the rubber housing is clamped, the next continuous rubber housing is formed around the long size core, which will be connected to the last formed rubber housing.