Apparatus and method for protecting chemical bath seals

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PATENT NO 5383488
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08188817

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A bath in which articles are processed by immersion in hot liquid chemicals has a chemical receptacle seated in a casing. Wetting of internal components in the casing, such as heating elements and thermal insulation, is prevented by a seal between the receptacle and the rim of the casing. The otherwise exposed seal is isolated from the external environment of the bath by a barrier of flowing water. The water flow shields the sealing material from corrosive chemical drips and fumes and also has a cooling effect which decreases thermal expansion of components in the region of the seal and thereby reduces structural stresses.

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IMTEC ACCULINE INC1295 FORGEWOOD AVENUE SUNNYVALE CA 94089

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Struven, Kenneth C San Carlos, CA 10 418

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