IMPROVEMENTS IN JET STRIPPING APPARATUS

摘要

A flow diversion device for a gas jet stripping apparatus is used to minimise edge build up when coating a moving strip. The device includes a baffle (17) having a first portion (18) extending longitudinally of the moving strip (4) and adjacent the strip, a second portion (19) extending from the first portion diverging away from the edge of the strip and a gas supply duct (20) communicating with the strip side of the baffle (17) for providing gas to at least second portion (19) of the baffle. It is preferred that the gas from the duct (20) is supplied with a velocity component in the counter direction of travel of the moving strip.