Pressurization coating systems, methods, and apparatuses

Abstract

Exemplary pressurization and coating systems, methods, and apparatuses are described herein. In certain embodiments, pressurization systems, methods, and apparatuses are used in conjunction with coating systems, methods, and apparatuses to control pressure about a substrate after a coating material is applied to a surface of the substrate. An exemplary system includes a die tool configured to apply a coating material to a substrate passing through the die tool and a pressurization apparatus attached to the die tool and forming a pressurization chamber. The pressurization apparatus is configured to receive the substrate from the die tool and control pressure about the substrate in the pressurization chamber. In certain embodiments, the die tool forms a coating chamber and is configured to apply the coating material on at least one surface of the substrate in the coating chamber.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system, comprising:
 a die tool configured to apply a coating to a substrate;   a pressurization chamber attached to the die tool;   an adjustable exit seal that defines an exit aperture and that provides a substrate egress from the pressurization chamber;   a first fastener disposed near a first portion of the adjustable exit seal; and   a second fastener disposed near a second portion of the adjustable exit seal,   wherein the first fastener is configured to apply a first adjustable pressure to the first portion of the adjustable exit seal, and   wherein the second fastener is configured to apply a second adjustable pressure to the second portion of the adjustable exit seal.