Application of electroplate to moving metal by belt plating
US4772361A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 1987 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25D7/0614
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An anodic belt electroplating apparatus utilizes a flexible, electrolyte permeable belt anode with porous outer belt covering that provides flexible operation parameters. The perforate belt anode such as of valve metal in mesh form, has an electrocatalytic coating and an electrolyte-containing wrap for the outer belt covering. Processing parameters can provide desirable electroplate, such as of metal coils electroplated in strip form through an at least substantially flat and horizontal electroplate zone, at highly desirable plating speeds as well as providing careful control over plate composition and deposition thickness.
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