A coating system and related method for coating a part. The coating system having a process tank filled with a fluid coating material to a fluid coating level and an inert gas blanket formed above the fluid coating level. The coating system also having a process tank conveyor to support a part to be coated. The process tank conveyor having a submerge section which transfers the part through the inert gas blanket and below the fluid coating level, a coating residence section which maintains the part submerged below the fluid coating level for a coating period, a coating removal section which raises the part above the fluid coating level but below the inert gas blanket level, and an inert gas blanket residence section which maintains the part within the inert gas blanket level but above the fluid coating level for a drying period.

A coating system and related method for coating a part. The coating system having a process tank filled with a fluid coating material to a fluid coating level and an inert gas blanket formed above the fluid coating level. The coating system also having a process tank conveyor to support a part to be coated. The process tank conveyor having a submerge section which transfers the part through the inert gas blanket and below the fluid coating level, a coating residence section which maintains the part submerged below the fluid coating level for a coating period, a coating removal section which raises the part above the fluid coating level but below the inert gas blanket level, and an inert gas blanket residence section which maintains the part within the inert gas blanket level but above the fluid coating level for a drying period.

A system for manufacturing a thermoplastic prepreg includes a double belt mechanism that is configured to compress a fiber mat, web, or mesh that is passed through the double belt mechanism, a resin applicator that is configured to apply monomers or oligomers to the fiber mat, web, or mesh, and a curing oven that is configured to effect polymerization of the monomers or oligomers and thereby form the thermoplastic polymer as the fiber mat, web, or mesh is moved through the curing oven. The double belt mechanism compresses the fiber mat, web, or mesh and the applied monomers or oligomers as the fiber mat, web, or mesh is passed through the curing oven so that the monomers or oligomers fully saturate the fiber mat, web, or mesh. Upon polymerization of the monomers or oligomers, the fiber mat, web, or mesh is fully impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer.

A system for manufacturing a thermoplastic prepreg includes a double belt mechanism that is configured to compress a fiber mat, web, or mesh that is passed through the double belt mechanism, a resin applicator that is configured to apply monomers or oligomers to the fiber mat, web, or mesh, and a curing oven that is configured to effect polymerization of the monomers or oligomers and thereby form the thermoplastic polymer as the fiber mat, web, or mesh is moved through the curing oven. The double belt mechanism compresses the fiber mat, web, or mesh and the applied monomers or oligomers as the fiber mat, web, or mesh is passed through the curing oven so that the monomers or oligomers fully saturate the fiber mat, web, or mesh. Upon polymerization of the monomers or oligomers, the fiber mat, web, or mesh is fully impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer.

A method for coating a material web (2), in particular a fibrous web, by way of a coating device. The coating device (1) has an application unit (3) for applying a coating medium to the material web. The application unit is arranged in the interior of an enclosure (4), which has first opening for the entry of the material web and a second opening for the exiting of the material web. In the interior of the enclosure there is produced a positive pressure greater than the ambient pressure outside the enclosure during the coating so that air flows from the interior of the enclosure to the outside (5b) of the enclosure through the first opening and/or the second opening.

A method for coating a material web (2), in particular a fibrous web, by way of a coating device. The coating device (1) has an application unit (3) for applying a coating medium to the material web. The application unit is arranged in the interior of an enclosure (4), which has first opening for the entry of the material web and a second opening for the exiting of the material web. In the interior of the enclosure there is produced a positive pressure greater than the ambient pressure outside the enclosure during the coating so that air flows from the interior of the enclosure to the outside (5b) of the enclosure through the first opening and/or the second opening.

Free stall systems having free stall units arranged in a substantially parallel relationship having coated rail members. The coated rail members comprising an elongated fiberglass material manufactured by grinding a starting fiberglass material prior to a coating being applied. The starting fiberglass material can be reclaimed and reused from other industries such that the fiberglass material may be cut to remove unwanted metal end portions and/or cut to a desired size prior to the grinding and coating steps. The coated fiberglass material can be coated with a UV-resistant material or other coating to maintain the longevity of the fiberglass member during its use. The coated fiberglass apparatus may be utilized in free stall systems, gates, fencing materials and other applications where a solid fiberglass rod or hollow fiberglass tube having a desired coating is desired.

Free stall systems having free stall units arranged in a substantially parallel relationship having coated rail members. The coated rail members comprising an elongated fiberglass material manufactured by grinding a starting fiberglass material prior to a coating being applied. The starting fiberglass material can be reclaimed and reused from other industries such that the fiberglass material may be cut to remove unwanted metal end portions and/or cut to a desired size prior to the grinding and coating steps. The coated fiberglass material can be coated with a UV-resistant material or other coating to maintain the longevity of the fiberglass member during its use. The coated fiberglass apparatus may be utilized in free stall systems, gates, fencing materials and other applications where a solid fiberglass rod or hollow fiberglass tube having a desired coating is desired.

A positive active material manufacturing method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a step of preparing a lithium-containing compound; a step of manufacturing a coating liquid including at least one coating element; a step of mixing the lithium-containing compound and the coating liquid to form a coating mixture of a clay or slurry state; and a step of agitating the coating mixture. Further, a manufacturing apparatus of a positive active material according to an exemplary embodiment includes a rotation container, a cover, a nozzle, and an agitation wing.

A positive active material manufacturing method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a step of preparing a lithium-containing compound; a step of manufacturing a coating liquid including at least one coating element; a step of mixing the lithium-containing compound and the coating liquid to form a coating mixture of a clay or slurry state; and a step of agitating the coating mixture. Further, a manufacturing apparatus of a positive active material according to an exemplary embodiment includes a rotation container, a cover, a nozzle, and an agitation wing.