Abstract: The present invention provides novel apparatus for continuously casting molten metal in a block caster. In accordance with the present invention, novel track and drive systems are provided for reducing rotational forces that can be created in a cast by movement of a beam chain through a casting cycle.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and apparatus for continuously casting molten metal in a block caster. In accordance with the present invention, novel track and drive systems are provided for reducing imperfections that can be created in a cast by movement of a beam chain through a casting cycle.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel apparatus for continuously casting molten metal in a block caster. In accordance with the present invention, a prestressed beam chain is provided for reducing imperfections that can be created in a cast.

Abstract: The method enhances the quality of cast metal being cast in a continuous casting process. In particular, the method combines temperature and quality control sensing to achieve closed-loop control of the cooling of molten metal in a continuous caster.

Abstract: A continuous block caster has a temperature sensor in each of the chilling blocks. The sensor monitor and control temperatures of the chilling blocks in the casting direction (the "x-direction") and the direction transverse to the casting direction (the "y-direction").

Abstract: A block assembly is disposed in close relation to a support beam in a continuous block caster. The block assembly is secured to the support beam by simultaneously actuating a plurality of discreet fixing devices by applying a force to a single point.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and apparatus for continuously casting molten metal in a block caster. In accordance with the present invention, novel track and drive systems are provided for reducing imperfections that can be created in a cast by movement of a beam chain through a casting cycle.

Abstract: A rolling or continuous casting and rolling mill facility includes a roll set comprising working rolls defining a roll gap therebetween and support rolls, at least one of the working rolls and the support rolls having coaxial reduced diameter barrel portions defining measurement surfaces thereon; a measuring element for determining the roll gap by measuring a distance between the measurement surfaces, comprising a measurement head and a contact-free double sensor positioned on the measurement head; and an element for moving the measurement head between a working position wherein the double sensor is positioned in a rolling plane drawn through axes of rotation of the working rolls and aligned with the measurement surfaces and a rest position wherein the measurement head and double sensor are withdrawn from the rolling plane.

Abstract: Molten metal (15), in particular molten aluminum or aluminum alloy, is fed to the adjustable roll gap (42,44) between two casting rolls (42,44) of the horizontal strip caster by means of a nozzle which is horizontally displaceable and vertically adjustable on a carriage. The feeding of the nozzle is interrupted to exchange or clean the latter and the carriage is removed from and returned to the region of the casting rolls. The metal feed from a stationary launder into a mobile launder and/or into a molten metal distribution trough of the nozzle is continued even during interruption of the casting. A stationary launder having an outflow in the region of the end face which can be closed by an adjustable plug is arranged above a mobile launder having a molten metal distribution trough for the nozzle which is isolated via an adjustable aperture, this mobile launder being arranged on a carriage, in a manner such as to be longitudinally displaceable or longitudinally displaceable and laterally swivellable.

Abstract: The device serves to cool rolls (10, 12), especially in continuous strip casting and in rolling metals. The rolls are covered by hoods, each of which extends from the vicinity of roll nip (26) over a portion of roll surface (28). Spray devices are also provided for supplying a cooling medium (56) to parts of the roll surface. Liquid cooling medium (56) is collected and carried away in the lower part of hood (30). Hoods (30) are sealed off from the corresponding rolls (10, 12). A plurality of spray devices (32) in hood (30) serves to supply an at least partly liquid cooling medium (56) and extends axially over the entire length of the roll. Devices for removing liquid cooling medium (56) from roll surface (28) conduct the latter into a drain or suction device. Spray devices (32) and devices for removing cooling medium (56) are arranged individually or alternately in groups, with removal devices provided at both ends to remove cooling medium (56).