Impregnating device and method

An apparatus for applying a surface treatment such as impregnation agent or water repellency agent to an item, wherein the apparatus comprises a closed treatment chamber provided with an openable access feature providing access to the treatment chamber from outside the treatment chamber, and wherein in the vicinity of the bottom of the treatment chamber a turntable is provided, the turntable having a flat surface in a x-y plane, and furthermore wherein the turntable is rotatable around an axis Z orthogonal to the x-y plane, and wherein one or more nozzles are arranged inside the treatment chamber directed for spraying a mist towards the turntable, wherein the one or more nozzles is/are connected to a control unit, wherein a plurality of markers are provided on the periphery of the turntable, wherein inside the treatment chamber a scanner for registering the markers is provided, and wherein input from the scanner is used as input to the control unit, such that the one or more nozzles are activated to issue a mist of treatment according to a preprogrammed sequence and/or count of markers registered by the scanner,

• wherein at least one elevated plateau is arranged above the turntable, the plateau also having a surface in the x-y plane, wherein the plateau is connected to the turntable such that the turntable and the plateau rotate in unison, and wherein a distance between the upper surface of the turntable and an underside of the plateau allows for items to be treated to be placed on the turntable.