A method for bonding fibers includes providing a first fiber layer and a second fiber layer positioned below the first fiber layer to bond the first fiber layer with the second fiber layer. The method may also include providing a first additive layer. The first additive layer is located between the first fiber layer and the second fiber layer. Then, the method may further include activating the first additive layer by directing energy at the first additive layer.

A composite component for a vehicle has a core layer made from a theiinoplastic plastic foam and at least one cover layer which is connected to the core layer. The core layer has a higher density in one region than the density of the semi-finished core layer. The cover layer formed from a fiber-reinforced plastic is connected in the region of higher density to at least one joining element by friction welding.

The present invention relates to a multipurpose spatula which has a separable pressing member on the outer surface of a body thereof, wherein the pressing member can be rotated as required to allow the other side surface thereof to be located on the end of one side pressing piece, so as to minimize the occurrence of scratches on sheets attached to advertising signs and tables, etc. and also to promote user conveniences.

A lining drum which has a tubular body having open ends, an inlet for compressed air and an outlet for liner is disclosed. The lining drum has end pieces removably attached to the tubular body for closing the open ends of the tubular body, a rotatable shaft inside the tubular body and a crank for rotating the shaft. The end piece has a spring-loaded flange mounting, wherein bias of springs pushes the flange mounting towards the tubular body and a closed position of the flange mounting, and air pressure inside the lining drum pushes the flange mounting away from the tubular body and towards an open position of the flange mounting.

The present disclosure provides a fitment. In an embodiment, a fitment is provided and includes a top portion, a base, and a channel extending through the top portion and the base for passage of a flowable material. The base includes a pair of opposing sidewalls. The sidewalls extend around the channel. The sidewalls are joined together at opposing ends. The fitment further includes at least one sealing rib extending along the sidewalls. The sealing rib includes an ethylene/-olefin multi-block copolymer.

An apparatus for producing a gatherable material, wherein the material consists of at least two material web sections and one thread positioned between the material web sections, wherein the apparatus has a tool with a sealing surface and a counter-tool with a counter-sealing surface, wherein the tool and the counter-tool are arranged relative to one another such that the material web sections and the thread are guided through a gap formed by the tool and counter-tool, wherein the tool and/or the counter-tool has a groove for receiving the thread, wherein the groove is orientated in a feed direction divides the sealing or counter-sealing surface into partial sealing surfaces, and has a groove base and two side walls, wherein the side walls connect the groove base to the partial sealing surfaces, and at least one of the partial sealing surfaces has a flank which slopes down towards the groove base.

A method for producing a gatherable material comprising the steps of: a) providing two material web sections and a thread in between, b) providing processing device having a tool with a sealing surface and a counter-tool with a counter-sealing surface, the tool and the counter-tool being arranged relative to one another such that a gap is formed in between, the tool and/or the counter-tool having a groove for guiding the thread, c) passing the web sections and the thread through the gap, so that the two material web sections are welded together at two connecting surfaces, the thread being arranged between the two connecting surfaces such that there is a positive connection between the thread and the material web sections, a cross-section of the thread relative to a cross-section of the groove being selected such that an outer section of the thread is also welded to the material web sections.

A method of manufacturing a composite vessel assembly includes the step of placing the composite vessel assembly in a pliable containment prior to curing of a resin of the composite vessel assembly. With the composite vessel assembly in the pliable containment, a vacuum is applied through an orifice in the pliable containment to evacuate air and compact the composite vessel assembly.

A compact pressing body with a pressing surface smaller in area than a welding range welds together sheet-like members over the whole area of the welding range by pressing the sheet-like members being reliably moved in a direction substantially orthogonal to a pressing direction of the pressing body.

A plastic film has opposite side edge portions superposed and heat sealed with each other longitudinally thereof in accordance with an improved method so as to adequately heat seal the side edge portions with each other so as not to be low in seal strength and not to be impaired in appearance. A pair of heaters is disposed on the opposite side edge portions. The heaters have heating surfaces spaced from and opposed to each other and operative to preheat the side edge portions. A plurality of suction holes is formed in each of the heating surfaces. The side edge portions are attracted by the suction holes to be brought into contact with the heating surfaces.