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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 27, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2002
Minyu LI, Oakdale, MN (US);
Robert D. P. Hei, Baldwin, WI (US);
Keith D. Lokkesmoe, Savage, MN (US);
Keith Edward Olson, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Minyu Li, Oakdale, MN (US);
Robert D. P. Hei, Baldwin, WI (US);
Keith D. Lokkesmoe, Savage, MN (US);
Keith Edward Olson, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Ecolab Inc., Saint Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a lubricating coating that is thermally cured at less than 200° C. or radiation-cured. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts and with relatively low or no water content, to provide thin, substantially non-dripping, renewable lubricating films. In contrast to dilute aqueous lubricants, the lubricants of the invention provide dry lubrication of the conveyors and containers, a cleaner conveyor line and reduced lubricant usage, thereby reducing waste, cleanup and disposal problems.