Abstract: A device for electrodepositing aluminum from an aprotic, oxygen-free, water-free aluminum-organic electrolyte, which comprises an electroplating tank, which is subdivided into a plurality of identical individual cells for receiving an electrolyte and anode plates, which cells contain support racks and are positioned one after another in a line or row, and the tank has a hood forming a protective chamber which contains a protective atmosphere. To charge and discharge workpiece holders into and out of the device includes a charging lock at one end of the row of cells forming the tank, a discharging lock at the other end of the row and a conveyor in the tank.

Abstract: An installation for electro-depositing metal, such as aluminum, on elongated goods such as tapes or wires characterized by a tubular cell, which is closed to the outside and provided with airlock arrangements at each end so that goods can be conveyed therethrough in contact with an electrolyte for electroplating. The cell is formed of a plurality of interconnected rectangular tubes with each tube having a flange at each end for forming a connection and receiving interchangeable nonconductive insert pieces, which match the interior dimensions of the tube and have atleast two longitudinal channels for guiding the goods to be metallized and for positioning anodes to surround the goods to be metallized in the flow of electrolyte.

Abstract: An improved galvanizing device for the galvanic precipitation of aluminum from an anhydrous, aprotic, and oxygen-free aluminum-organic electrolyte is provided. The known device having an annularly shaped galvanizing trough, which is sealed from the atmosphere and which utilizes a centrally located, rotatable support mechanism which guides the goods carriers through the electrolyte in a circular, rotating manner, and also furnishes the goods carriers with an electrical contact, is herein provided with separate charging and discharging locks attached to the galvanizing trough. Each of the locks is provided with a U-shaped fluid lock to maintain the gaseous seal and an endless chain conveyor to transport the goods carriers to and from the galvanizing trough. Additionally, the anode plates which are located in the electrolyte trough are provided with a transport rod to permit their removal and replacement in a manner similar to that utilized with the goods carriers.

Abstract: A device for electrodepositing aluminum from an aprotic oxygen-free and water-free aluminum-organic electrolyte which comprises an annular electroplating tank which is subdivided into concentric sub-cells with each cell having electrolyte and anode plates. To charge and discharge workpiece holders into and out of the device includes a charging lock and also a separate discharging lock.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for the galvanic deposition of aluminum from aprotic organoaluminum electrolytes utilizing a rotatable galvanizing globe, a rotatable electrolyte container, and tubular connecting means joining said container and said globe to one another.

Abstract: An improved galvanizing device for the galvanic precipitation of aluminum from an anhydrous, aprotic, and oxygen-free aluminum-organic electrolyte is provided. The original device having an annularly shaped galvanizing trough, which is sealed from the atmosphere, and which utilizes a centrally located and rotatable contacting and holding mechanism for guiding the goods carriers around and through the electrolyte is herein provided with separate charging and discharging locks attached to the galvanizing trough. Each of the locks is provided with a U-shaped fluid lock to maintain the gaseous seal and an endless chain conveyor to transport the goods carrier to and from the galvanizing trough.

Abstract: A system for the galvanic deposition of aluminum from aprotic organo-aluminum electrolytes free from oxygen and water wherein it is not necessary to remove a galvanizing drum from its associated galvanizing tank in order to load and unload work pieces being galvanized from the drum.

Abstract: A stationary pressure digester for digesting biomaterials with a fast acting closure designed as an easily movable cover carriage with a lower pressure take up plate, an upper pressure take up plate and a closing threaded plug in one of said plates. The pressure take up plates are connected by necked-down bolts and spacer sleeves and the closing nut has a thread with a large pitch and a large area permitting a pressure tight closure which permits moving the closure cover as well as opening and closing the pressure digester fast and easily.

Abstract: Above the electroplating trough, a lock chamber is arranged which can be flooded with protective gas and is subdivided by means of an intermediate door into an outer chamber and a main chamber. The outer chamber has an outer lock door while the main chamber is connected to the electroplating trough by an inner lock opening. In addition, a work piece transfer device is provided which can be moved between the outer chamber and the main chamber and can be operated from the outside.

Abstract: Apparatus for electrodepositing aluminum from aprotic, oxygen-free and water-free organo-aluminum electrolytes in which a heatable treatment tank is closed off in an airtight manner and contains a rotatable electroplating drum with a first heatable tank for storing an aprotic oxygen-free and water-free organo-aluminum electrolyte and a second tank for storing a rinsing liquid connected to the treatment tank.