Apparatus for manufacturing a foamed article formed or pre-expanded polystyrene

摘要

An apparatus for the manufacture of a foamed molded article or part from pre-expanded polystyrene comprising a hollow mold compartment which communicates with a vapor chamber or compartment at least at the region of one of its walls by means of passageways or openings provided therein. Each passageway or opening is controlled by a valve arrangement responsive to the vapor temperature and which closes such passageway when the vapor temperature exceeds a temperature range contemplated for a limited foaming.