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1. Uncoilers
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Two spindles make possible continuous operation when a new coil is started.
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2. Coil Joining Press
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Attaches beginning of new coil to end of preceding coil.
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3. Entry End Accumulator
| The accumulator "stores" moving sheet while uncoilers are stopped to join each consecutive coil.
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4. Pretreatment Section
| Surface treatment for good adhesion includes a combination of cleaning and clear-water rinses plus accurately metered chemical pre-treatments depending on substrate.
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5. Coater
| Coatings are applied to both sides of strip with the use of urethane rollers.
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6. Curing Oven
| Ambient temperatures up to 750ºF can be generated-temperature used depending on coating, metal thickness, and line speed- to effect a cure in 20 to 40 seconds.
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7. Quench Station
| Cold water chills the coating before it comes in contact with rolls or bridles.
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8. Exit-End
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This unit "stores" metal strip to allow continuous operation while finished coil is being removed.
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9. Inspection Station
| Strip is checked at this station for final quality.
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10. Exit-End Recoiler
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Finished coil ready for shipment or slitting to customer's request.
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