Metallic vessel for induction heating of metal - has easily demountable cooling assembly

摘要

A metallic vessel used in the inductive heating of metal is provided in its heating zone with longitudinal metallic stays located between two annular securing nuts. The nuts are respectively integral with an upper collar and the base of the vessel. The stays have threaded ends which are supported on the inner faces of the nuts. Connecting portions in the form of tubes are located within the nuts and have thraded ends screwed into the threaded ends of the stays. The assembly allows the vessel to be cooled while also allowing the easy replacement of defective or worn stays.