Ladle Turret

Ladle Turret

The ladle turret is a key equipment used for continuous casting process in the iron and steel metallurgy industry, which is mainly used to carry and rotate the ladle so as to inject the steel into the intermediate ladle and then into the copper mould to form the billet.
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Description
Technical Parameters

Main functions

 

Carrying ladle: Supporting the ladle which is extremely heavy.

Rotating positioning: rotates the ladle to accurately align the ladle with the tundish

Quick changeover: supports continuous casting of multiple ladles to enhance production efficiency.

Safety protection: Equipped with safety devices to prevent steel leakage and other accidents.

 

Structural components

 

Slewing mechanism: including motor, reducer, slewing support, etc., responsible for rotation.

Carrying platform: Used to place the ladle, usually made of heat-resistant material.

Drive system: Provides rotating power to ensure smooth operation.

Control system: Automatically controls rotation and positioning.

Safety devices: such as limit switches and emergency stops to ensure safety.

 

Workflow

 

Steel ladle lifting: Lift the steel ladle to the rotary table.

Rotating and positioning: rotate the rotary table to align the ladle with the tundish.

Pouring: Open the ladle, the steel flows into the tundish.

Replacement of ladle: After pouring, the rotary table replaces the ladle with a new one.

 

Maintenance and upkeep

 

Regular inspection: check the rotary mechanism, driving system, etc.

Lubrication maintenance: Regular lubrication of the slewing support and bearings.

Safety device testing: Regularly test the limit switch and emergency stop function.

Cleaning: Keep the equipment clean to prevent accumulation of dust and debris from affecting operation.

 

Main parameters

 

Single arm carrying capacity

50t~260t

Turning radius

3.5m~5.4m

Turning speed

~0.5r/min(emergency processing)~1r/min

Rotating angle

360°

Ladle lifting distance

Max:850mm

Lifting speed

1-1.8m/min

Main driving

frequency motor + speed reducer + active opening gear + intermediate transition gear (optional) + outer gear ring turning support

Brake

motor brake, hydraulic brake (coupling position) or barrel hydraulic brake

Lubricating

centralized grease lubricating or oil-air lubricating for turning support, oil-air lubricating for opening gear, self-lubricating (using self-lubricating bearing) or centralized grease lubricating for lifting transport parts

 

Our company has many years of experience in the production and marketing of ladle turrets, and we have professional technical personnel who can produce and process according to customers' individual needs. The above parameter data can be used for reference, if you have specific needs, please feel free to contact us.

 

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