Seaming artificial turf

Abstract

A method for seaming artificial turf at its edges is provided. In some embodiments, the method includes providing a tape having a lower surface resting on a support surface, an upper surface underlying the edges of the artificial turf, and a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive provided on the upper surface of the tape. After application of heat sufficient to soften the hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive, the layer of hot melt adhesive is bonded to the lower surface of the edges of the turf to the tape while the adhesive extends into valleys of the underside of the turf. Also provided is a heating cart for heating the adhesive and a method of using the heating cart to heat the adhesive.

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         26 . A heat cart comprising:
 (i) a frame;   (ii) a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels;   (iii) a pair of front guide members each comprising a pair of rollers configured to engage and lift edges of an adjacent strip of turf;   (iv) a plurality of radiant heat elements heated by a heat source, and   (v) a pair of rear guide members each having a roller configured to support the turf edges.   
     
     
         27 . The heat cart of  claim 26 , wherein a speed of the heat cart is adjustable. 
     
     
         28 . The heat cart of  claim 26 , further comprising blowers for blowing heated air in the lifted turf edges.