Abstract: A novel tong which may be activated or deactivated electromagnetically is used to advantageously reposition ingot molds or the like. Chain-like positioning means are used to position the tong. Cables are used to carry the load of the molds.

Abstract: The removal of residual material from torpedo cars or the like is facilitated with use of apparatus including a generally open topped and a generally flat bottom heat resistant receiving container that permits molten pig iron to be removed from torpedo cars and allows it to go to a ladle while retaining slag to prevent the slag from being transferred to the ladle. Use of the invention permits the elimination of dekishing operations.

Abstract: Mold cleaning apparatus including a cutter assembly for removing undesired material from a mold, a boom pivotally supporting the cutter assembly and the cutter assembly including a shaft member, a number of radially projecting cutter members fixedly secured to the shaft for rotation therewith, the cutter members having a cutter blade mounted at the outer extremity thereof and resilient connecting links interposed between the cutter blades and the shaft. The boom may be mounted for both axial rotation and rotation about an axis oriented generally perpendicularly with respect to the boom and telescoping movement. The boom may be mounted on a vehicle.