LIQUID METAL PUMP WITH ISOLATOR ASSEMBLY

摘要

In conjunction with a hot metal pump in a reactive metal bath, a novel isolator assembly (3, 35) is provided which reduces the tendency of the pump to impart turbulence to the melt thereby reducing reaction between the melt and the atmosphere and the production of dross. The isolator assembly comprises a housing (3, 35) positioned around the drive shaft (4, 32) of the pump.