Disclosed is a method and a splicer for splicing a leading end and a trailing end of a tire component together. The method includes the steps of: a) splicing the leading end and the trailing end together along a splice path extending across the tire component, in a splice direction from a first side of the tire component towards a second side of the tire component opposite to the first side; and b) prior to the splicing, forming a preliminary joint between the leading end and the trailing end at a preparatory splice position along the splice path that is closer to the second side than the first side.

The invention relates to an extensible bearing element (28) intended to be arranged in a tool for sealing a bottom or a lid of a cardboard package on a body of said package, with a generally polygonal shape.

The extensible bearing element (28) has a cross-sectional profile comprising two parallel extension sections (36) extending along an extension direction (E), each connected, at one of their ends (36E), to a bearing section (38), such that the extension sections (36) and the bearing section (38) define an inflation cavity (30).

The extension sections (36) are configured so as to extend along the extension direction (E) during the inflation.

The bearing section (38) comprises a substantially flat free bearing surface (40), configured to come into contact with the package body, the bearing surface (40) extending along a plane substantially normal to the extension direction (E).

The bearing section (38) further comprises, at the junctions with the extension sections (36), beveled release portions (42).

The invention also relates to an inflation device (6) comprising such an extensible bearing element (28).

A fitting for use in fusion welding mating thermoplastic components includes a weld bead chamber to capture and conceal a bead formed as a result of the fusion weld. The weld bead chamber integrates the bead into the fitting so that the joined parts have a finished look without mechanical polishing or grinding of the completed piece. A stop ledge included in the weld bead chamber prevents over insertion of a pipe or other component into the fitting. A view window in the fitting permits inspection of the finished bead.

A fitting for use in fusion welding mating thermoplastic components includes a weld bead chamber to capture and conceal a bead formed as a result of the fusion weld. The weld bead chamber integrates the bead into the fitting so that the joined parts have a finished look without mechanical polishing or grinding of the completed piece. A stop ledge included in the weld bead chamber prevents over insertion of a pipe or other component into the fitting. A view window in the fitting permits inspection of the finished bead.