Electrotinning wire
US3947343A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 1974 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25D7/0607
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus for degreasing and electroplating wire with a high current density electrolyte at high speeds includes a supply reel, guide pulleys, driving drums, degreasing and washing tanks, plating tanks and a take-up reel. The speeds of the driving drums for plating and degreasing are related and controlled in accordance with wire tension by means of a pulley, spring-based pivotable dancer arm, and a variable resistor. Fluid drag by wires running in one direction is eliminated by placement of a plurality of closely spaced anodes across the top of the plating bath and a flow stabilizer plate over the degreasing tank. A control circuit provides a desired constant ratio between drive speed and plating current.
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