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A conveyorized electroplating device having an anode positioned proximate to a plurality of absorptive applicator assemblies that apply a plating solution to a substrate and a conveyor device that grips the substrate thereby isolating the electrical contact from the plating solution. The conveyorize

A conveyorized electroplating device having an anode positioned proximate to a plurality of absorptive applicator assemblies that apply a plating solution to a substrate and a conveyor device that grips the substrate thereby isolating the electrical contact from the plating solution. The conveyorized electroplating device has a fluid bed assembly with a manifold and an anode, a conveyor device adjacent to the fluid bed assembly, and a plurality of absorptive applicator assemblies, wherein the plurality of absorptive applicator assemblies are adjacent and in close proximity to the anode and in fluid communication with the fluid bed assembly. The conveyor device isolates the electrical contacts from the plating solution and is able to handle various sizes and thicknesses of substrates. The conveyor device of the present invention comprises a drive assembly and a gripper assembly connected thereto, wherein the gripper assembly has a non-metallic housing, a metallic member slideably mounted within a cavity defined by the non-metallic housing, an arm pivotably mounted to the housing and forming a passageway, and a seal mounted adjacent to the arm.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A conveyorized electroplating device, comprising:a fluid bed assembly having a manifold and an anode, said manifold having at least one inlet and defining at least one receptacle portion, said anode being a substantially planar member having a plurality of holes extendi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A conveyorized electroplating device, comprising:a fluid bed assembly having a manifold and an anode, said manifold having at least one inlet and defining at least one receptacle portion, said anode being a substantially planar member having a plurality of holes extending therethrough, said anode connected to said manifold such that said anode extends across said at least one receptacle portion;a conveyor device adjacent to said fluid bed assembly; anda plurality of absorptive applicator assemblies defining a track, said plurality of absorptive applicators adjacent to said anode and in fluid communication with said fluid bed assembly.