Method and apparatus for removing a nozzle insert from a steelmaking ladle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5337470
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08053924

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A nozzle extraction tool for removing a worn nozzle insert from a steelmaking vessel. The nozzle extraction tool including a support frame, a gripper assembly, and a drive piston for applying a force to the gripper assembly. The gripper assembly includes pivotal gripper arms and a rod assembly for pivoting and rotating the gripper assembly 360.degree. about the longitudinal axis of the worn nozzle insert. The rod assembly enables the gripper arms to be securely seated against the uneven surfaces of the worn discharge bore extending through the nozzle insert.

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BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION701 EAST THIRD STREET BETHLEHEM PENNSYLVANIA 18016

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hoffman, John P Coopersburg, PA 28 752
Idstein, Donald J Valparaiso, IN 3 13
Nestler, Alvin M Hellertown, PA 7 22
Witek, Edward T Hobart, IN 2 3

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