Abstract: A suspension system for a metallurgical article such as a sideboard or hot top used to control solidification of molten metal in an ingot mold. The hanging device is partially embedded in the article and cooperates with slotted apertures in the article to support it against the ingot mold wall. The slotted apertures are arranged so that in combination with a cooperating hanger the article can be positioned at different depths within the mold. A further feature of the invention resides in the shape and location of the hanger so that during shipment, the hanger lies in essentially the plane defined by that portion of the article in which it is embedded.