Glass container transparent coating system
AssigneeBrandt Technologies, Inc.
InventorsThomas L. Brandt, Daniel N. Willkens
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Abstract
A topcoating for glass containers that will be abrasion resistant, present a high gloss finish, afford increased impact resistance. A method for in-line high speed application to glass containers and curing of the topcoating is disclosed. The topcoating will retain its adhesion to the glass container throughout the various food and beverage packaging operations as well as handling in the marketplace and by the consumer.
Claims16
A method of producing a coated glass container, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a glass container;
- annealing said glass container;
- applying a first coating material at a first location in a container processing system subsequent to said annealing;
- conveying said container to a second location in said container processing system with said first coating providing lubricity during conveyance;
- applying a heat-curable acrylic coating in liquid form over a substantial portion of the exterior of said glass container while at least some of said first coating material remains on said container, said acrylic coating being applied at a thickness of no greater than about 0.001 inch;
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- curing said acrylic coating.
A method of producing a coated container, said method comprising the steps of providing an annealed container at a first location in a container processing system, conveying said container to a second location in said container processing system, heating said container, applying a heat-curable acrylic coating in liquid form over a substantial portion of the exterior of said heated container at a thickness of no greater than about 0.001 inch, and curing said acrylic coating.
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