Tundish Driers & Pre-heaters
Many units have been 'custom designed and manufactured' for steelworks both in the U.K. and around the world. The photo illustrates two units which were specifically designed for Antara Steel Mills in Malaysia.
The critical dry-out cycle (up to 600ºC) after the tundishes have been lined, is achieved by selecting a multi ramp and dwell programme, from an instrument built into the control panel. The careful design and selection of multi-burner firing and control system ensures tight temperature tolerances throughout the tundish.
Preheating would, usually, take place on the casting floor and flash preheat temperatures in excess of 1100ºC are normal.
Units shown have automated 'raise and lower' features, via hydraulic rams and pumping units.