Robotics to Serve
Tundish from Top

In continuous casting, the operators work in close proximity to liquid steel at 1500°C, for tasks that may involve heavy products and precise manipulation. One of the most exposed areas is the ladle platform.

In these demanding working conditions, there is a growing need for:

• Improved safety
• Better ergonomic
• Consistent operation

Vesuvius has developed RCT-LP^TM Robotic Casting Technology for Ladle Platform which brings solutions to serve both the ladle and/or the upper part of the tundish.

Main features:

• Location of the operators in safe areas
• Remote control of casting operations
• Better process traceability
• RCT-LP^TM technology to serve the tundish from top:
  • Tundish powder application
  • Steel sampling in tundish
  • Manipulation of hydrogen probes
  • Manipulation of Dip temperature probes
  • Set up of continuous temperature measurement

Optional features:

• RCT-LP^TM technology to serve the ladle:
  • Ladle shroud transport and connection to gate
  • Ladle shroud cleaning and inspection
  • Oxygen lancing in case of non-free opening