Injection bonded articles comprised of a rigid core and secured together
with an elastomeric material network which also forms seals and
encapsulates at least a portion of the rigid core. The elastomeric
material is selected to be compatible with the material comprising the
rigid core to create a chemical and mechanical bond therebetween.
Injection bonding and over-molding techniques are used to fabricate an
electrodeionization apparatus spacer comprised of mated rigid segments
secured by a unitary elastomeric material network that also forms
internal and external seals that fluidly isolate one or more of inlet
ports, resin cavities, and outlet ports as well as throughports.
Injection bonding and over-molding techniques can also be used to
fabricate other articles comprised of multiple segments.