Patent ID: 9016201
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: B05C,B41F

Abstract:
1. A method of applying an applicator fluid to a heated web with at least one cooled applicator roller and promoting recovery of evaporated fluid by condensation of said evaporated fluid on the surface of said at least one cooled applicator roller in the immediate vicinity of contact between said heated web and said at least one applicator roller, said web traveling in a web path; said method comprising: providing a supply of applicator fluid comprising silicone and water for application to said web by said cooled applicator roller upon web-to-roller contact; internally cooling said at least one applicator roller with a cooling fluid; enclosing said web path in the extended vicinity of web-to-roller contact of said at least one applicator roller thereby conducting the boundary layer of air and vapor moving with said web to the vicinity of the surface of said at least one cooled roller to promote recovery of evaporated fluid by condensation.