Apparatus for the continuous casting of an object of predetermined weight or size

An apparatus for the continuous casting of a plate-like object of predetermined weight or size into low-rimmed open molds at the periphery of a rotating wheel, the apparatus comprising:

• at least one casting ladle fitted adjacent to the molds for pouring molten metal into the molds, the casting ladle having a spout and being fitted to swivel around a substantially vertical shaft, which shaft is inside the periphery of the wheel for movement of the ladle between two positions so that the spout of the casting ladle moves with the mold below during a casting cycle and then moves back to a position above the next mold before a next casting cycle;
• feeding means for filling the casting ladle with molten metal between castings;
• measuring means for determining the total weight of the casting ladle before and during casting;
• and control means for regulating the casting cycle on the basis of the measured total weight of the casting ladle, said casting ladle, measuring means and control means constituting a single swiveling unit.