Mechanical solution applicating device and method for cleaning and/or lubricating raw stock material

摘要

This invention relates to a mechanical solution applicating device and method for cleaning and/or lubricating a raw stock material as it is being fed to a production machine or station. The applicating device is in the form of a holding tank having a reservoir portion for containing a supply of treating solution. Disposed within the reservoir portion and separated from the treating solution is a bathing tank through which the raw stock material is fed and treated. The feed of the raw stock material is utilized to effect rotation of a scoop wheel which scoops the treating solution out of the reservoir portion and into the bathing tank where the raw stock material is bathed or coated with the treating solution as it is fed therethrough. The rotation of the scoop wheel is effected by a driving wheel journaled thereto disposed in driving relationship with the raw stock material being fed through the bathing tank. Suitable guide means are provided in the opposed walls of the respective tank to guide the raw stock material therethrough. Downstreamwise from the reservoir portion of the holding tank is a wiper for removing any excess treating solution from the stock raw material prior to the processing thereof.