Patent ID: 6393803
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: B05D,B29C,B65B

Abstract:
A process for applying a coating to plastic containers blown from pre-forms having neck finishes, comprising the steps of:transferring a plurality of preforms in sequence into a blow-mold; blowing the preforms into containers in the blow-mold; discharging the blown containers from said blow-mold, the temperature of said discharged containers being at least 100Â° F.; applying a coating to the blown containers, the temperature of said containers being at least 75Â° F. when coated; and continually gripping the neck finish of each preform and container blown therefrom with a set of grippers throughout said transferring, blowing, discharging, and applying steps, said grippers transporting each preform and container blown therefrom under continuous positive control throughout the entire container blow-molding and coating process, whereby curing and bonding of the coating is enhanced by the elevated temperature of said containers when coated.