Abstract: A kit of parts includes a ceramic element comprising a cylindrical bore having at least one recess, and a rod comprising an outer tube comprising a jutting portion adjacent to an insert portion. An outer tube wall mates with the cylindrical ceramic bore. An outer tube bore comprises a cylindrical portion. An outer tube projecting member is insertable into a recess in the cylindrical bore. An inner mandrel insertable into the outer bore stabilizes a projecting member in a recess to couple the rod to the ceramic element.

Abstract: A protective and abradable coating composition is suitable for application on rolls and more particularly for application on conveyor rolls. The abradable coating is suitable for use in high temperature applications. Rolls incorporating the coating may be produced and used according to disclosed processes and procedures. Application of the composition to rolls reduces corrosion by aluminium melt, and enables the removal of built-up substances by friction. The life time of the roll is thereby increased.

Abstract: A kit of parts includes a ceramic element comprising a cylindrical bore having at least one recess, and a rod comprising an outer tube comprising a jutting portion adjacent to an insert portion. An outer tube wall mates with the cylindrical ceramic bore. An outer tube bore comprises a cylindrical portion. An outer tube projecting member is insertable into a recess in the cylindrical bore. An inner mandrel insertable into the outer bore stabilizes a projecting member in a recess to couple the rod to the ceramic element.

Abstract: An integral metal end cap for use in a conveyor roll assembly is suitable for use in an environment subject to significant temperature variation. The metal end cap comprises a first end connectable to rotary means, and a second end comprising an integral body adapted to fit over the end of a ceramic spool. The integral body contains a torque transmission portion having a plurality of deformable strips enabling transmission of torque during temperature variations. A conveyor roll assembly comprises a ceramic spool having a longitudinal axis and, at least at one end of the ceramic spool, a metal end cap as described.

Abstract: A conveyor roll assembly for use at high temperature comprises (a) a ceramic spool having a flexural strength of at least 15 MPa and an external diameter D and (b) a torque transmitter and support of a general cylindrical shape and having a longitudinal axis, comprising a body and (b1) a supporting portion comprising at least one cylindrical supporting surface and (b2) a connecting portion that is mechanically and resiliently deformed, comprising at least two distinct connecting surfaces, frictionally connecting the torque transmitter and support to the ceramic spool. At least one end of the ceramic spool has an axial, centered bore of a diameter 10 mm?d?¾ D, and a depth Dd?1.5 d. The torque transmitter and support is housed at least partially in the bore of the ceramic spool.

Abstract: An integral metal end cap for use in a conveyor roll assembly is suitable for use in an environment subject to significant temperature variation. The metal end cap comprises a first end connectable to rotary means, and a second end comprising an integral body adapted to fit over the end of a ceramic spool. The integral body contains a torque transmission portion having a plurality of deformable strips enabling transmission of torque during temperature variations. A conveyor roll assembly comprises a ceramic spool having a longitudinal axis and, at least at one end of the ceramic spool, a metal end cap as described.

Abstract: A conveyor roll assembly for use at high temperature comprises (a) a ceramic spool having a flexural strength of at least 15 MPa and an external diameter D and (b) a torque transmitter and support of a general cylindrical shape and having a longitudinal axis, comprising a body and (b1) a supporting portion comprising at least one cylindrical supporting surface and (b2) a connecting portion that is mechanically and resiliently deformed, comprising at least two distinct connecting surfaces, frictionally connecting the torque transmitter and support to the ceramic spool. At least one end of the ceramic spool has an axial, centered bore of a diameter 10 mm?d?¾ D, and a depth Dd?1.5 d. The torque transmitter and support is housed at least partially in the bore of the ceramic spool.

Abstract: A protective and abradable coating composition is suitable for application on rolls and more particularly for application on conveyor rolls. The abradable coating is suitable for use in high temperature applications. Rolls incorporating the coating may be produced and used according to disclosed processes and procedures. Application of the composition to rolls reduces corrosion by aluminium melt, and enables the removal of built-up substances by friction. The life time of the roll is thereby increased.

Abstract: A roller assembly for the high-temperature transport of articles, including a ceramic roller with a longitudinal axis and two ends; at least one generally cylindrical metal end cap at one or both ends of the roller, and means arranged between the roller end and the end cap for rotationally interconnecting the end cap and the roller (2), axially securing the end cap (4) to the roller (2), and centring the roller (2) relative to the end cap (4). The means (10) for centring the roller relative to the end cap (4) are separate from the means (12) for rotationally interconnecting the end cap and the roller (2) and for axially securing the end cap (4) to the roller (2). The means (10) for centring the roller relative to the end cap (4) may consist of bimetallic members (14) or longitudinal or radial resilient members (16).

Abstract: Process for reusing the plates of a slide gate for a metallurgical container. The gate has an upper indentation and a lower indentation for receiving a set of two refractory plates, each of these plates resting in an indentation by a face that becomes its support face and cooperating with the other plate by a face that becomes its characterized sliding face. A set of refractories comprised of a new plate associated with a plate that had been used once is used in the slide gate (2), and in that when the plates (12, 16) are changed the new plate is mounting in a lower or upper charging indentation (14, 18), this indentation remaining the same at the same at each plate change, the plate used once being mounted in the other indentation, which forms a recycling indentation.

Abstract: A device for controlling a flow of liquid steel from a ladle (1) to a continuous casting distributor (8). The device includes a frame connected to the ladle (1) and comprising a guide assembly; a plate (3) movable on the guide assembly for sealing the casting opening (2); an assembly for compressing said plate (3); and a jet nozzle tube (4) extending from the casting opening (2). The plate for sealing the casting opening (2) is a sealing plate (3) designed only to seal the casting opening (2); the jet nozzle tube (4) and a plate (34) together form a rigid assembly moving along the guide assembly to a position opposite the casting opening where it replaces the sealing plate (3) which is thus driven from this position; and a compression assembly holds the plate (34) of the plate/jet nozzle tube assembly (4, 34) in sealing contact with a fixed upper plate (30).

Abstract: A ceramic roller, including of a shell and a shaft passing through the shell characterized by at least one ball-and-socket joint between the shell and the shaft. At least one end cap is placed at an end of the shell and mounted on the shaft. A ball-and-socket joint is provided between the shell and the end caps or between the shaft and the end caps. The ball-and-socket joint is preferably obtained by the provision of an annular collar having a rounded cross section mounted between the truncated conical bearing surface of the shell and the end caps.