This invention generally relates to a mixing apparatus and a method useful
in the repair of coating adhered on a can end used in the food and
beverage packaging industry. The mixing apparatus has a plurality of
holding tanks in fluid communication with a first fluid delivery system
and a mixer. A pressure tank is provided which is in fluid communication
with the mixer. A spray device is provided which is in fluid
communication with a second fluid delivery system and the pressure tank.
A plurality of liquids or fluids are flowed through the first fluid
delivery system, the plurality of liquids or fluids are mixed in the
mixer to yield a mixed solution which is flowed to the pressure tank and
the mixed solution is flowed through the second fluid delivery system and
dispensed on the can end. A method for the repair of coating adhered on a
can end is provided as well.