Web processing method and apparatus

The present invention relates to a web handling apparatus and process ideally suited for applications involving wet chemistry. The invention involves the horizontal processing of webs in processing containers. The web is redirected into the processing container by inserting a cassette across the web...

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Main Authors King, Gregory F, Huizinga, John S, Dobbs, James N, Erickson, Luther E, Carlson, Daniel H, Ehnes, Dale L, Shreve, Gary A
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 31.01.2006
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Summary:The present invention relates to a web handling apparatus and process ideally suited for applications involving wet chemistry. The invention involves the horizontal processing of webs in processing containers. The web is redirected into the processing container by inserting a cassette across the web and into the processing container. The cassette includes at least one functional fluid element that facilitates processing of the web. The web handling practices of the invention improve the quality of the processed web. The invention is preferably used in electrodeposition processes.