Device for stirring molten metal in a continuous casting plant

Abstract

A device for stirring molten metal in a continuous casting operation in which the molten metal flows in a controlled manner from a reservior, via a spout, to an ingot mold is presented. The stirring device comprises an electro-magnetic inductor which is displaceable transversely in relation to the metal casting line with its magnetic core consisting of a unitary part with several arms arranged around the casting line at a distance from the latter and directed radially inwardly towards the casting line. In accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention, the core has three arms which are each provided with an electromagnetic winding and which form, between them, angles of 120.degree.. The inductor is preferably arranged around the spout, but similar inductors may be arranged around the casting line in the secondary cooling zone.

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