Abstract: A device and method for the insertion of commercial grade separators into the mold of a continuous steel caster. The present invention discloses a device made from standard steel channel and a method for the use thereof to mechanically insert grade separators.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 4, 1984
Date of Patent:
April 15, 1986
Assignee:
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Inventors:
Frank J. Corto, Mustafa R. Ozgu, Manfred Schmidt
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