Abstract: A method and apparatus for galvanizing an elongated conductive metal element by drawing it through a bath of molten zinc in a conductive pan. Corrosion of the pan is prevented by electrically isolating the element from the pan, except through the zinc, eliminating circulating currents between the element and the pan wall. Quality of the coating, and particularly the uniformity of the thickness of the zinc deposited on the element, is improved by stabilizing the electrical potential in the element and thus the current flowing longitudinally through it. Where multiple elements are drawn in parallel through the bath for simultaneous galvanizing, circulating currents between them are minimized by electrically short circuiting the elements at the incoming and exit ends of the bath.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in a process for imparting flame retardance to cellulose containing materials which comprises an enclosed chamber having means for introducing a treating gas into the chamber and maintaining the gas in a treatment chamber where it is in contact with a cellulosic textile material which has been introduced into the chamber and is passed therethrough. The chamber is readily adaptable to high speed commercial textile processing machinery.