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Continuous hot-dip plating apparatus

US5072689A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1989
Grant dateDec 17, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S384/902
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A continuous hot-dip plating apparatus has a roll assembly having superior resistance to erosion caused by the hot melt plating metal, as well as high resistance to wear of the shaft and bearings, which are immersed in the hot melt of the plating metal. A ceramic material is mounted on the sliding portions of the metallic roll shaft to make sliding contact with the metallic bearings and/or on the sliding surfaces of the metallic bearings which contact the metallic roll shaft. A clearance is left between the shafts and bearings to hold molten metal thereinbetween for lubrication.

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