Abstract: Wax-based lubricant coatings for conveyors, and in particular for container transporting conveyors, are provided. The lubricant coatings provide conveyor surfaces having low coefficients of friction. In one embodiment, the lubricant coatings are composed of a mixture of carnauba wax and at least one additional wax. Conveyors having the lubricant coatings applied thereto are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 21, 2004
Date of Patent:
July 7, 2009
Assignee:
Johnsondiversy, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael T. Sarkis, Paul F. Lewis, Carmine Savaglio