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Apparatus for coating metal strip

US6758903B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2003
Grant dateJul 6, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2705/02
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and apparatus for extrusion coating both sides of a metal strip. A metal strip, such as aluminum alloy strip, is moved through a pre-conditioner, two extrusion dies, a post-heater and a cooling system. Both sides of the strip are coated with thin coatings of thermoplastic polymers. The coated metal strip is useful for containers, such as cans and can ends, as well as for automobiles, appliances, aerospace, construction and electrical devices.

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