Aparato de mezcla y método para la reparación de extremos de latas

摘要

This invention generally relates to a mixing apparatus (18) and a method useful in the repair of coating adhered on a can end (10) used in the food and beverage packaging industry. The mixing apparatus (18) has a plurality of holding tanks (20) in fluid communication with a first fluid delivery system (24) and a mixer (40). A pressure tank (42) is provided which is in fluid communication with the mixer (40). A spray device (58) is provided which is in fluid communication with a second fluid delivery system (52) and the pressure tank (42). A plurality of liquids or fluids are flowed through the first fluid delivery system (24), the plurality of liquids or fluids are mixed in the mixer (40) to yield a mixed solution which is flowed to the pressure tank (42) and the mixed solution is flowed through the second fluid delivery system (52) and dispensed on the can end (10). A method for the repair of coating adhered on a can end is provided as well.