Method for decorating cylindrical, metallic containers

Details Method for decorating cylindrical, metallic containers Method for decorating cylindrical, metallic containers

1989-07-17

1990-12-25

Ball, Michael. W.

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

156241, 1565833, 100211, B44C 1165

Patent

active

049800086

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for decorating the exterior surface of a cylindrical member such as a food or beverage can. A cylindrical bladder made of an elastomeric material is mounted longitudinally within a rigid support so as to create a closed cavity between the support and the bladder. At least a partial vacuum is created in the cavity through a port in the support. The vacuum extends the sidewall of the bladder making room for positioning of a transfer sheet containing sublimable dyes around the cylindrical member within the extended bladder. Vacuum is broken by admitting gas into the cavity at atmospheric pressure. The bladder sidewall contracts radially inwardly thus securely contacting the transfer sheet against the cylindrical member. Heat is applied to transfer at least a portion of the dyes to the cylindrical member. the transfer sheet and cylindrcial member are then removed from the bladder.

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