Patent ID: 8225741

Claim:
An automated processing line for applying a fluid to a plurality of lengths of pipe comprising, a receiving section configured for receiving the plurality of lengths of pipe, a vat down the line from the receiving platform, the vat being operatively coupled to the receiving section, a draining section down the line from the vat including a first rail and a second rail extending away from the vat in a direction of travel of the plurality of lengths of pipe, a first section of the first rail extending at a higher elevation and off to a lateral side of a second section of the second rail, a first length of pipe of the plurality of lengths of pipe supported on the first section of the first rail and the second section of the second rail in a tilted arrangement, and a conveyor system extending over the vat and the draining section, the conveyor system being configured to advance the plurality of lengths of pipe by rolling the plurality of lengths of pipe through the vat and draining section, wherein the first length of pipe has a first end and a second end, the first end of the first length of pipe being supported on an upper surface of the first section of the first rail and the second end of the first length of pipe being supported on an upper surface of the second section of the second rail and where the first length of pipe extends lengthwise and tilted across an upper surface of the first section of the first rail and an upper surface of the second section of the second rail.