Nucor Corporation
UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION NOZZLE

Abstract:

A uniform distribution nozzle for a twin roll caster adapted to extend along and above a pair of casting rolls having an unitary body and with a top member arranged along the top side of the unitary body. The top member having a plurality of molten metal metering nozzles spaced apart along the length of the body for transferring molten metal from a tundish and/or transition piece into an interior cavity in the uniform distribution nozzle and below the top member. The molten metal is further transferred from the interior cavity of the uniform distribution nozzle into a casting pool at the casting rolls.