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Valve operating means for a molten metal container

US4042207A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 26, 1976
Grant dateAug 16, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 26, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D41/38
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gate-type sliding valve for the outlet of a casting ladle is provided with support arms on which can be pivotably mounted operating means in the form of a hydraulically actuated piston and cylinder and maintained in their operating position by a torque force created by an unbalanced disposition of the weight of the cylinder and piston relative to their pivot mount.

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