Abstract: Horizontal casting apparatus which includes a composite sleeve or ring at the entrance to the mould comprising a graphite inner portion and an insulating outer portion. The apparatus can optionally have an inert gas shield around the composite ring to protect the graphite component thereof against oxidation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 30, 1987
Date of Patent:
March 15, 1988
Assignee:
IMI Refiners Ltd.
Inventors:
Peter J. Clark, Anthony W. Hudd, Stephen T. Bloor, Erling Roller
Abstract: Horizontal casting apparatus which includes a composite sleeve or ring at the entrance to the mould comprising a graphite inner portion and an insulating outer portion. The apparatus can optionally have an inert gas shield around the composite ring to protect the graphite component thereof against oxidation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 18, 1985
Date of Patent:
February 3, 1987
Assignee:
IMI Refiners Ltd.
Inventors:
Peter J. Clark, Anthony W. Hudd, Stephen T. Bloor, Erling Roller