SEALING COMPOUND APPLICATOR

摘要

This invention relates to an apparatus for applying sealant to the edge face of a container blank of the type used to package liquids such as milk. The principle of the invention is an applicator wheel that enters into a sealant pot and picks up a ribbon of sealant as its rotates. The edge of the container blank to be sealed is caused to engage with and pick up the ribbon of sealant on the wheel. A feature of the invention is the design of the sealant pocket of the applicator wheel which is adapted to place sealant on the edge face only of the container blank.