Fiberglass splicing method

a fiberglass and splicing technology, applied in the field of splicing methods, can solve the problems of ineffectiveness and waste, inability to utilize the entire length, and ineffective methods, so as to reduce movement or shifting, and be faster and simpler.

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-03
BUILDING MATERIALS INVESTMENT
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[0003] The invention provides a splicing method comprising the steps of: aligning facing ends of two reinforcement panels; securing said reinforcement panels to reduce movement or shifting; applying adhesive on said facing ends of said two reinforcement panels; butting together said facing ends of said two reinforcement panels; and applying an ultraviolet source to the adhesive.
[0004] The invention further provides a method for forming an adhered reinforcement panel comprising the steps of splicing method comprising the steps of: aligning facing ends of two reinforcement panels; securing said reinforcement panels to reduce movement or shifting; applying adhesive on said facing ends of said two reinforcement panels; butting together said facing ends of said two reinforcement panels; and applying an ultraviolet source to the adhesive.
[0005] The method of the present invention provides for precision bonding is faster and simpler thus rendering the splicing more efficient. Additionally, the method provides improved tensile strength and eliminates waste.

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This method, however, is ineffective and wasteful since much of the coated material must be discarded.
This method is also wasteful and does not permit utilization of the entire length of the reinforcement panel since part of one reinforcement panel receives the overlapping portion of the other panel.

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[0007] The method according to the present invention first requires the alignment of facing reinforcement panels. The facing panels are not overlapped, but are brought together in an end-to-end fashion and diametrically opposite one another. An adhesive is then applied on each of the facing ends of the panels. The ends with adhesive thereon are then brought together and cured by application of an ultraviolet light source to the adhesive. In order to prevent or diminish movement of the panels during curing, the panels may be secured by a restraining apparatus or clamp.

[0008] Reinforcement panels are typically roofing or waterproofing membranes that have been strengthened by the addition or incorporation of one or more reinforcing materials, including woven or nonwoven glass fibers, polyester mats or scrims, nylon, or polyethylene sheeting. The reinforcement panels in accordance with the present invention are advantageously fiberglass or polyester, although the invention is not inten...

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Abstract

A method for splicing reinforcement panels using a UV curable adhesive. The method includes the steps of: (a) aligning facing ends of two reinforcement panels; (b) applying adhesive on said facing ends of said two reinforcement panels; (c) butting together said facing ends of said two reinforcement panels; and (d) applying an ultraviolet light source to the adhesive. The method eliminates waste, reduces splicing time and improves the mechanical properties of the resultant mat.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a splicing method. More particularly, the invention relates to a method for splicing fiberglass, polyester or combinations thereof and which eliminates waste, reduces splicing time and improves the mechanical properties of the resultant mat. BACKGROUND [0002] Currently, a hot melt tape is used to splice reinforcement panels together. This method, however, is ineffective and wasteful since much of the coated material must be discarded. Other methods of splicing reinforcement together require the overlap of one end of a first reinforcement panel on the end of the reinforcement panel that is being spliced with. This method is also wasteful and does not permit utilization of the entire length of the reinforcement panel since part of one reinforcement panel receives the overlapping portion of the other panel. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] The invention provides a splicing method comprising the steps of: aligning facing ends...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04B1/00
CPCE04B1/66E04D5/148
Inventor KHAN, AMIRULUDAG, BURHAN
Owner BUILDING MATERIALS INVESTMENT
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