BONDING OF SEALING, TRIMMING OR GUIDING STRIPS

摘要

A sealing strip (13) has two ends (13A) and (13B) which are bonded together by heat-bonding foil (15). Electromagnetic radiation/a magnetic or electrical field and/or heat are applied to the sealing strip (13) and the foil (15) so as to cause the flexible material of the sealing strip (13) and the relatively rigid material of the carrier (21) embedded within the strip (13) to bond to the foil (15). This provides a strong bond between the ends (13A) and (13B) of the strip (13). The electromagnetic radiation/magnetic or electrical field causes inductive or capacitive heating of the carrier (21), which is formed from e.g. metal. An apparatus (30) for facilitating the bonding operation is also disclosed.