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Method for manufacturing tubes by welding

US8241447B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2009
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1038
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Method of welding a strip for the production of flexible tubular bodies made of plastic, comprising the following steps: shaping of a strip (1) around a welding rod; contacting of the ends (3, 4) of the strip; formation of a welded zone (5) by heating and compressing said ends (3, 4) and then by cooling them, said method being characterized in that the strip (1) is also heated outside the welded zone (5).

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