摘要 |
<p>Apparatus (1) for holding and transporting a plurality of discrete, loose articles during dip treatment in a bath (B) of treatment liquid. The apparatus (1) includes a receptacle (2) for loosely containing the articles during dip treatment. The receptacle (2) has openings for free flow of treatment liquid into the receptacle (2) when placed into the liquid and out of the receptacle (2) when removed from the liquid. Support means (4) is connected to the receptacle (2) for moving the receptacle (2) into and out of the treatment liquid. Vibration means (29) is operable to vibrate the receptacle (2) following dipping so as to retain the articles in a loose condition and facilitate their removal from the receptacle (2).</p> |