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Method for internally cleaning powder-carrying lines

US5170591A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 1991
Grant dateDec 15, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B15/55
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for internally cleaning a powder-carrying hose conduit of an electrostatic powder coating system between changes in powder color. A granule/air stream is conducted through the hose to be cleaned, and the granules are returned for re-use after they emerge from the hose.

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