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Electroplating device

US4425212A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 20, 1981
Grant dateJan 10, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 20, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D5/06
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for continuous electroplating of selected portions of elongate metallic articles. The articles are carried in spaced relation between cooperating longitudinally aligned first and second conveyor belts with the portion of the article to be electroplated internally and/or externally extending downwardly from the belts with a contact portion of the article extending upwardly from the belts where the portion to be electroplated is then passed through an electroplating station including selected electroplating solution in a cell in contact with the electroplating solution while a direct current potential is applied between a contact strip in contact with the contact portion of the article and the electroplating solution.

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