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Method and apparatus for supporting a steel strand produced during a continuous strand casting method

US4375830A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 1981
Grant dateMar 8, 1983
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D11/122
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In order to support a steel strand fabricated during a continuous strand casting method, and whose liquid core is agitated or stirred with the aid of an electromagnetic stirrer installed near the strand surface, the stirrer together with guide rolls is oscillatingly moved during the casting operation in the lengthwise direction of the cast strand.

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