Patent ID: 6412672
Filing Date: 2002-07-02
Classification: B22D

Abstract:
A system for transferring molten metal from a ladle to a tundish comprising a nozzle having a first end communicating with the ladle and having a second end; and a tube having a first end adapted to be positioned adjacent to said second end of said nozzle and having a second end adapted to communicate with the tundish; the molten metal being adapted to pass from the ladle, through said nozzle and said tube, and into the tundish; one of said second end of said nozzle or said first end of said tube having surfaces defining a sphere and the other of said second end of said nozzle or said first end of said tube having surfaces defining a cone so that when said second end of said nozzle and said first end of said tube are positioned adjacent to each other, the junction between said nozzle and said tube is sealed even if said second end of said nozzle and said first end of said tube are not perfectly aligned.