Lauener Engineering, Ltd.

Golden Aluminum Company

Nichols Aluminum

Michel Meyer

Rudolf Roder

Marcel Witschi

Ernst Zurcher

Erich Luginbuhl

The present invention provides novel methods and apparatus for continuously casting molten metal in a block caster. In accordance with the present invention, novel track and drive systems are provided for reducing imperfections that can be created in a cast by movement of a beam chain through a casting cycle.

Apparatus for continuously casting metal

A roll support for use in transporting a support beam along a track having two opposed surfaces. Such roll support is particularly useful for transporting a support beam in a continuous block caster for casting metal. The invention can include mechanisms for adjusting the support beam on the roll support, devices for driving the support beam along the track and apparatus for meshing the roll support with the devices for driving.

Roll support apparatus for transporting a support beam

Method and apparatus for continuously casting metal

The present invention provides novel apparatus for continuously casting molten metal in a block caster. In accordance with the present invention, a prestressed beam chain is provided for reducing imperfections that can be created in a cast.

Method and prestressed beam chain for use in an apparatus for

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Michel Meyer