Patent ID: 6533517
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: B05D,B21D,B65D

Abstract:
A process for the application of seal between an end hook and a body hook of a double seam between a metal lid end and a metal can body of a metal packing, wherebya coating is applied to said body hook before attaching said metal lid end, said coating being applied to said body hook by bringing said body hook into contact with a fluidal coating and thereby positioning the fluidal coating on at least an inner portion of said body hook, said hook having said inner portion between a wall of said can body and an outer edge portion and said inner portion forming the main part of said body hook forming an angle of above 90Â° and lower than 180Â° with respect to the can body wall, providing a frustoconically inclined body hook; during said application of said coating said can body being rotated and after said application said fluidal coating being allowed to dry at said body hook; and therewith provide a thicker coating on the body hook than inside the can body on the wall of said can body.