Patent ID: 6673215
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: B05B,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of electrostatic coating, comprising the steps of:engaging a pliable, electro conductive intermediate cap having a bore extending over substantially the entire length of the cap directly over a substantially rigid electrically conductive hanger, at least a portion of the hanger and the intermediate cap being disposed in a generally horizontal orientation, and the intermediate cap forming a cover layer of substantially uniform thickness over the hanger; hanging an article to be coated over the hanger so that the article is suspended from the hanger and the intermediate cap forms a protective cover layer disposed between the hanger and article and in direct contact with both the hanger and the article; carrying out an electrostatic coating process on the article; and repeating the steps with other articles to be treated after recycling or replacing the intermediate cap to remove any unwanted deposits of the coating process accumulated on the intermediate cap.