B29C63/024

Gantry based film applicator system

Various embodiments provide a masking system to apply a mask to a workpiece, comprising: a frame structure, an application head, an X-axis movement element, a Y-axis movement element, a Z-axis movement element, and a workpiece movement element. The frame structure comprising a workpiece support. The application head can be configured to apply film to a workpiece. The application head can comprise a vacuum roller comprising a rotatable cylindrical body with an outer surface; a film roll comprising film wrapped around a spool; a cutting element configured to cut the film to separate a portion of the film from a remainder of film on the film of the film roll, and a guide element disposed between the film roll and the vacuum roller. The guide element is moveable. The guide element is configured to contact an unwound portion of the film between the film roll and the vacuum roller.

APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATE

This apparatus for manufacturing a laminate comprises: a first sheet transporting device for transporting a first sheet; a water supply device for supplying an aqueous medium to the surface of the first sheet coated with a silane coupling agent and/or the surface of a second sheet coated with a silane coupling agent; and a laminating device for attaching the first sheet and the second sheet which have been supplied with the aqueous medium.

Machine and method for making a protective joint about an annular junction portion of a pipeline

A machine for making a protective joint has a guide system, which is selectively clampable about a pipeline on opposite sides with respect to the annular junction portion and configured for defining an annular path about the annular junction portion; at least one heating unit moveable along the annular path and configured for heating the annular junction portion and moveable along the annular path; at least one spray unit moveable along the annular path and configured for applying at least one polymer material to the annular junction portion; and an extrusion die moveable along the annular path and configured for applying a protective foil about the annular junction portion.

METHOD FOR PROCESSING COMPONENTS WITH HIGH STANDARD OF CLEANLINESS, AND PRODUCTION LINE APPLYING THE METHOD

A production line for producing components to a high standard of cleanliness and sealed and protected in that state includes a loading device, a cleaning device, a detecting device, a pasting device, a heat-sealing device, a packing device, and transfer devices of the production line. The production line automatically processes the components for obtaining components with the high cleanliness. By the processes of protective film pasting, heat-sealing, and packing, the components may be further protected from subsequent pollution. A method for producing components with a high cleanliness applied to the production line is also disclosed.

Saturation systems and methods for pipeline and pressure vessel repair
11378220 · 2022-07-05 · ·

A system (10) for reinforcing a pipeline (90) or pressure vessel includes a dispenser (12), a quantity of fabric (14), and a resin (16). The dispenser (12) has a first end (39), a second end (32), and a slot (46) formed in a wall (48), and is pressurizable via a fluid input (74) to a pressurized state. The dispenser (12) has a seal (56) configured to permit the quantity of fabric (14) to pass through the slot (46) and retain pressure within the dispenser (12). The dispenser (12) is configured to dispense the quantity of fabric (14) through the slot (46). The quantity of fabric (14) has a first width (24).

PROTECTING SURFACES AND FRANGIBLE STRUCTURES
20220106148 · 2022-04-07 · ·

A dispenser (101) for use in applying a protective barrier layer to a surface or structure using single-handed application. The dispenser (101) comprises a spindle portion (103) and a roller mount element (107), each supported by an end cap (102) and having a free end (105, 109). An application surface (111) of a roller (108) rotatable around the roller mount element (107) is resiliently deformable or deflectable for enabling a user to urgingly apply a load to dispensed material as it is being applied to the surface or structure. Dispensing apparatus (1001) comprises the dispenser (101) and protective barrier layer unit (301) comprising a roll of a layer of material (303) for dispensing by the dispenser (101).

METHOD FOR TEACHING AND/OR OPERATING A LAMINATING METHOD AND/OR A LAMINATING DEVICE, METHOD FOR LAMINATING A FILM ELEMENT, METHOD FOR INSTALLING AND RETROFITTING A LAMINATING DEVICE FOR LAMINATING A FILM ELEMENT, DEVICE FOR LAMINATING A FILM ELEMENT, AND TEACHING STATION AND FILM ELEMENT
20220080715 · 2022-03-17 ·

The present disclosure relates to a method for teaching a laminating method as well as operating a laminating device, the both being for laminating a film element on a substrate part, in which designated path routes, in particular designated path curves, along which grippers for gripping the film element are subsequently moved to laminate the film element, are determined and taught by way of CAD data of the substrate part as well as the film element.

PROTECTIVE SHEET

Provided is a Low-E glass plate protective sheet that can have protective properties for a Low-E glass plate as an object to be protected and can maintain good removability while preventing or inhibiting surface contamination of the object to be protected even when prolongedly adhered thereto. The Low-E glass plate protective sheet is provided. The protective sheet has a PSA layer. The PSA layer comprises at least 95% base polymer by weight.

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A PROTECTIVE JOINT ABOUT AN ANNULAR JUNCTION PORTION OF A PIPELINE
20210323018 · 2021-10-21 ·

A machine for making a protective joint has a guide system, which is selectively clampable about a pipeline on opposite sides with respect to the annular junction portion and configured for defining an annular path about the annular junction portion; at least one heating unit moveable along the annular path and configured for heating the annular junction portion and moveable along the annular path; at least one spray unit moveable along the annular path and configured for applying at least one polymer material to the annular junction portion; and an extrusion die moveable along the annular path and configured for applying a protective foil about the annular junction portion.

Polymer geo-injection for underground pipeline protection

A polymer geo-injection apparatus for protecting an underground structure is provided. The apparatus includes: a mechanized vehicle for moving on the ground in order to transport the apparatus while the apparatus forms a subsurface polymer layer that protects the underground structure; a polymer supply tank coupled to the mechanized vehicle and configured to supply solid polymer during the forming of the polymer layer; a polymer melting unit coupled to the mechanized vehicle and configured to receive and melt the supplied solid polymer and to supply the molten polymer during the forming of the polymer layer; and a subsurface ripper coupled to the mechanized vehicle and configured to move through the ground in response to the movement of the mechanized vehicle while receiving and injecting the supplied molten polymer into the ground above the underground structure in order to form the polymer layer and protect the underground structure.