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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2022
Filed:
Jun. 14, 2018
Foseco International Limited, Derbyshire, GB;
David Hrabina, Prevov-I mesto, CZ;
FOSECO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, Barlborough Links, GB;
Abstract
Provided is a system for casting molten metals. The system includes a mould comprising a casting cavity having an inlet, and a bore between an upper surface of the mould and the inlet. The system further includes a shroud comprising a funnel and a hollow shaft, wherein the funnel is located outside of the mould, adjacent the upper surface, and the hollow shaft is received within the bore and is moveable therein. A lifting mechanism is located on the upper surface of the mould, the lifting mechanism being operable to lift the funnel of the shroud away from the upper surface for bringing the shroud into engagement with a ladle nozzle. Also provided is a method for casting molten metals using the system.