A former assembly for the manufacture of dip product, the assembly comprising: a thermally conductive outer layer in the shape of said product, said outer layer arranged to receive a film of elastomer a mounting for mounting said former assembly to a former holder for engagement with a conveyor chain a heating medium within said outer layer, said heating medium in communication with an energy source for heating said medium wherein said heating medium arranged to apply heat through said outer layer so as to cure said resin.
