Patent ID: 6159418
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: B22D

Abstract:
A tundish impact pad comprising:a body of refractory material capable of withstanding contact with molten steel, said body comprising a base having an impact surface for molten steel, an outer sidewall extending upwardly from the impact surface, said outer sidewall extending around said base to completely enclose said base, an annular body portion connected to said sidewall and providing a top surface substantially parallel to said impact surface and defining an opening into which molten steel can be poured;said lower surface of said annular body portion and said inner face of said sidewall defining a recess having an undercut portion extending continuously around and above said impact surface; andwherein said top surface is at a lower level than the remainder of said top surface and said recess beneath said portion of said top surface is of smaller cross-section than the remainder of said recess.