GAS SEAL FOR CONTINUOUS THERMAL TREATMENT FACILITIES OPERATED WITH A PROTECTIVE GAS ATMOSPHERE

摘要

The invention relates to an aerodynamic seal in which two separate slit nozzles (13, 14; 15, 16) are assigned to each side of the metal strip (3) which is fed into the facility. Said slit nozzles are arranged successively at a distance from one another in the direction of passage of the metal band (3) and generate a gas jet which impinges the metal band (3) in a perpendicular direction. They can also be arranged so that they face away from one another and impinge the metal band (3) at an angle. The slit nozzles (14, 16) facing the protective gas atmosphere are supplied with air and the slit nozzles (13, 15) facing the continuous thermal treatment facility are supplied with protective gas. The seals are suitable for continuous thermal treatment facilities and other facilities in which two gas zones should be sealed from one another by means other than a mechanical seal.