Robert K Rowland
Plumbers at Independence St, Littleton, CO
License number
Colorado 279653
Issued Date
Jul 12, 1984
Renew Date
Aug 31, 1987
Expiration Date
Aug 31, 1987
Type
Journeyman Plumber
Address
Address
6804 S Independence St, Littleton, CO 80123
Professional information
Process And Apparatus For Removing Labels From Drums
US Patent:
5536355, Jul 16, 1996
Filed:
Mar 31, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/220552
Inventors:
Robert A. Rowland - Littleton CO
Assignee:
Rowland Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. - Littleton CO
International Classification:
B32B 3500
US Classification:
156344
Abstract:
A process and apparatus for loosening adhesive from a drum and abrading labels, paint, and adhesive from the drum with high speed brushes. The drums are heated with an open flame to loosen the adhesive before the labels, paint, and adhesive are abraded from the drums with the brushes. A "soft-touch" pneumatic controller is connected to the brushes to maintain optimum contact of the brushes with the drum and to prevent premature wearing of the brushes. The drum is moved horizontally relative to the brushes during the brushing process to prevent stripes of paint being left on the drum by the brushes.