Twin roll strip casting device

摘要

Continuous casting machine has casting rolls (22, 24) and side seals (25) surrounded by a closable housing (30) which has an opening (30') on its upper side for the casting tube extending between the rolls and an opening (30'') on its lower side for the metal strip produced. The openings are sealed and the inside (33) of the housing is filled with a protective inert gas during casting. Preferred Features: The housing is arranged laterally as well as above the casting rolls and/or the machine stand (32). The housing has horizontally moving doors (35) located directly above the rolls.