Casting shroud, manipulation device for this shroud, and device for driving a valve

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8926893
APP PUB NO 20110278331A1
SERIAL NO

13130460

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A manipulation device for a shroud for casting liquid metal comprises holding means for the shroud, downstream of a metal flow control valve, this valve being able to assume an open configuration and a closed configuration under the action of drive means. The manipulation device comprises fixing means affixed to the drive means for the valve. A ladle shroud for the flow of liquid metal from a casting ladle to a metal tundish has a longitudinal axis and comprises a shroud gripping head at one end. The gripping head is fusiform.

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VESUVIUS GROUP S A7011 GHLIN

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Boisdequin, Vincent Naast, BE 13 35
Butts, Jeffrey Veedersburg, US 4 7
Collura, Mariano Strepy-Bracquegnies, BE 18 30

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