The cutting of fibrous material which does not melt easily is effected to avoid the unravelling of cut edges, using ultrasonic or laser beam techniques. The method includes (a) applying a thermoplastic powder material to the cutting region, and (b) applying thermal shock to the localised area, sufficient to destroy the fibres of the material, and melt the powder on either side of the cut, and (c) pressing the cut edges while the fused thermoplastic powder is still soft. Woven or non-woven fabrics have tendency to unravel, after cutting, and normally require a sewn hem. The method of the invention disposes of the sewn hem, and provides a thermo-cutting technique applicable to non-fusible or non-thermoplastic fibres.

The apparatus (100) for realising a cardboard strip for packaging comprises: a store (M), for a stack (P) of cardboard sheets (C); gripping means (4), for picking up a cardboard sheet (F1) from the stack (P) and for positioning the second cardboard sheet (F1) on the first support (1) for the application of adhesive material; transfer means (6), for transferring the first cardboard sheet (F1) towards the second support (2), so that the first cardboard sheet (F1) is rested on the second support (2) with an end portion (E) thereof with the adhesive material projecting towards the store (M) and towards a third support (3).

The third support (3) is activatable into a raised configuration (S), to raise an end portion of a second cardboard sheet coming from the store and into a lowered configuration (A) so as to lower the end portion (E2) of the second sheet (F2) and position it at the end portion of the first sheet (F1). Pressor means (7) are activated transversally to the two sheets (F1, F2) so as to press the two superposed end portions (E, E2) of the two sheets (F1, F2) in order to fix the end portions (E, E2) to one another to form a cardboard strip (NC).

A method for dielectrically heating foamable composition to foam and set the composition is described. In particular, radio frequency (RF) heating is used to heat the foamable composition to provide insulation in the manufacture of an article.

A method for dielectrically heating foamable composition to foam and set the composition is described. In particular, radio frequency (RF) heating is used to heat the foamable composition to provide insulation in the manufacture of an article.

Disclosed are embossed multi-ply tissue products having improved bulk, softness, strength, embossment clarity and/or embossment height. The multi-ply tissue products comprise a first tissue ply having a plurality of embossments arranged in an open first pattern such as open, continuous line elements, which may be substantially oriented in the cross-machine direction (CD). The products further comprise a second ply having a plurality of micro-embossments disposed in a second pattern. The first and second embossing patterns are such that when the first and second plies are joined to form the product the first and second patterns are not in registration with one another.

Disclosed are embossed multi-ply tissue products having improved bulk, softness, strength, embossment clarity and/or embossment height. The multi-ply tissue products comprise a first tissue ply having a plurality of embossments arranged in an open first pattern such as open, continuous line elements, which may be substantially oriented in the cross-machine direction (CD). The products further comprise a second ply having a plurality of micro-embossments disposed in a second pattern. The first and second embossing patterns are such that when the first and second plies are joined to form the product the first and second patterns are not in registration with one another.

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a paper buffer tray for packaging and a buffer tray manufactured thereby, wherein a plurality of papers are laminated and processed such that some papers are cut in a length direction, wrinkles or the like are formed in the other papers, and press-molding is performed using a mold, thereby providing an eco-friendly buffer tray and overcoming a disadvantage in that it is difficult to mold a buffer tray by using an existing paper. The method for manufacturing the paper buffer tray for packaging includes: a raw material preparing step of preparing a raw material for manufacturing a buffer tray in which a plurality of papers are laminated; a molding preparing step of preparing at least one mold corresponding to a shape and size of a product to be packaged; and a molding step of press-molding the raw material by using the at least one mold.

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a paper buffer tray for packaging and a buffer tray manufactured thereby, wherein a plurality of papers are laminated and processed such that some papers are cut in a length direction, wrinkles or the like are formed in the other papers, and press-molding is performed using a mold, thereby providing an eco-friendly buffer tray and overcoming a disadvantage in that it is difficult to mold a buffer tray by using an existing paper. The method for manufacturing the paper buffer tray for packaging includes: a raw material preparing step of preparing a raw material for manufacturing a buffer tray in which a plurality of papers are laminated; a molding preparing step of preparing at least one mold corresponding to a shape and size of a product to be packaged; and a molding step of press-molding the raw material by using the at least one mold.

Multi-layered absorbent bodies and methods of manufacture are disclosed. A method of forming an absorbent body may comprise moving a first covering material in a machine direction, moving a reinforcing material in the machine direction and combining the reinforcing material with the first covering material, the reinforcing material having a top side and a bottom side, applying absorbent material comprising superabsorbent particles to the top side of the reinforcing material, moving a second covering material in the machine direction and combining the second covering material with the first covering material and the reinforcing material to form a laminate structure of the first covering material, the reinforcing material, and the second covering material, with the first covering material disposed underneath the reinforcing material and the second covering material disposed on top of the reinforcing material, and embossing the laminate structure.

Multi-layered absorbent bodies and methods of manufacture are disclosed. A method of forming an absorbent body may comprise moving a first covering material in a machine direction, moving a reinforcing material in the machine direction and combining the reinforcing material with the first covering material, the reinforcing material having a top side and a bottom side, applying absorbent material comprising superabsorbent particles to the top side of the reinforcing material, moving a second covering material in the machine direction and combining the second covering material with the first covering material and the reinforcing material to form a laminate structure of the first covering material, the reinforcing material, and the second covering material, with the first covering material disposed underneath the reinforcing material and the second covering material disposed on top of the reinforcing material, and embossing the laminate structure.