Agent feeder for pipe casting apparatus
US4095643A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC21C7/0037
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus is disclosed for feeding an inoculating or nucleating agent or particle to a trough of a pipe casting apparatus or beneath the surface of molten metal within a ladle. In particular, the agents are introduced by a hopper into a sealed chamber by selectively actuatable valves. A gas compatible with the agent to be used in the casting process, is introduced into the sealed chamber, whereby a relatively low pressure is established therein. An agent feeder, such as a vibratory feeder, is provided for directing a measured charge of the agent into a funnel leading to an outlet conduit. The pressure established within the chamber forces the agent through the conduit which is in turn connected to a delivery tube by which the agent is used to coat the mold surface directly or is fed into a stream of metal in a centrifugal tube casting apparatus. An outlet valve in the outlet tube is provided for selectively permitting the passage of the agent and gas mixture to the casting apparatus.
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