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Record 1 2011-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
  • Steel
  • Casting and Patternmaking (Metal Processing)
DEF

A device in a bottom-pour ladle for controlling the flow of metal through the nozzle into a mold. The stopper rod consists of a steel rod, protective refractory sleeves, and a graphite stopper head.

OBS

Occasionally, in the United Kingdom, "stopper" can mean the whole stopper-rod assembly, when "stopper end" is used for the bottom unit.

Key term(s)
  • stopper-rod assembly
  • ladle stopper

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
  • Acier
  • Moulage et modelage des métaux
DEF

Tige recouverte de réfractaire dont l'extrémité, appelée tampon, sert à obturer totalement ou en partie l'orifice de coulée d'une poche.

Spanish

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