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A system and method for modularly interfacing wet components of a coating apparatus to the remainder of the coating apparatus comprising a station whereupon a substrate is located. A fluid cart houses the wet components of the apparatus which comprise a dispensing head in fluid connection to the flu

A system and method for modularly interfacing wet components of a coating apparatus to the remainder of the coating apparatus comprising a station whereupon a substrate is located. A fluid cart houses the wet components of the apparatus which comprise a dispensing head in fluid connection to the fluid cart. The fluid cart can be connected to a station and a variety of different types of coating operations subsequently performed. The fluid can be readily disconnected from the station after the coating operation is complete, permitting a different fluid cart to be attached to the same station. The first fluid cart can then receive required servicing without idling the station to which it had been attached. Various embodiments of the means for coating the substrate and powering and controlling equipment of the coating apparatus are disclosed.

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1. A system for interchangeably interfacing wet components with a coating work station to provide a modular coating apparatus, the system comprising:a work station; a fluid cart removably attachable to the work station; and mechanical mating means disposed between said fluid cart and said work stati

1. A system for interchangeably interfacing wet components with a coating work station to provide a modular coating apparatus, the system comprising:a work station; a fluid cart removably attachable to the work station; and mechanical mating means disposed between said fluid cart and said work station enabling substantially rigid attachment of said fluid cart to said work station.