Patent ID: 6565926
Filing Date: 2003-05-20
Classification: B05D,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for making a coated strap comprising the steps of:providing a metal strap having first and second sides and opposing edges; conveying the strap upwardly along a vertical portion of a conveyance path through a coating apparatus, the conveyance path defining an uppermost point; supporting the strap from only the uppermost point; applying a powder on the first side of the strap along the upward, vertical portion of the conveyance path, the powder being applied to the first side and the opposing edges of the strap; applying a powder on the second side of the strap along the upward, vertical portion of the conveyance path, the powder being applied to the second side and the opposing edges of the strap; melting the powder to form a flowable material, the flowable material coating the strap; curing the flowable material on the strap; changing direction of the strap at about the uppermost point; cooling the strap; and winding the strap onto a storage member.