Fitting installation process and apparatus for a molded plastic

Details Fitting installation process and apparatus for a molded plastic Fitting installation process and apparatus for a molded plastic

1996-09-11

1999-05-04

Maki, Steven D.

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Surface bonding means and/or assembly means therefor

Automatic and/or material-triggered control

156499, 156503, 156556, 220581, 220582, 220 6222, B29C 6502, B29C 6520

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059001070

ABSTRACT:
A molded plastic vessel is provided with a fitting or other attachment after molding and before winding of the vessel. The fitting is provided with a plastic insert. The insert and a wall of the vessel are heated and welded together to hold the fitting on the vessel. The tank is filament wound for reinforcement, and the filaments capture the fitting to hold the fitting on the wall. The wall is opened to provide a passage through the fitting into the vessel. An apparatus is provided that carries and moves the fitting, insert, and a heater to install the fitting on the vessel.

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