Acetarc Engineering - Foundry Ladles

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Ductile Iron (SG) Treatment Ladles
Ductile iron can be most efficiently produced by using specially designed equipment. Acetarc design and manufacture ductile iron treatment ladles and systems for most processes including:



		The Workhorse range of Mechanical & Materials Handling Equipment


	Acetarc Engineering design and manufacture an extensive range of foundry ladles that are suitable for all types of metal and lining requirements. The ladles can be supplied as either standard configuration or custom designed to incorporate your special requirements.

Geared ladles are available with capacities up to 40,000Kg (88,000lb) as standard

Un-geared ladles are available with capacities up to 100,000Kg (220,000lb).

Geared ladles can be supplied with either manual or motorised gearbox rotation.

Acetarc specialise in the design & manufacture of the following types of Ladle:

Transfer & Casting ladles
Treatment ladles for the production of ductile (S.G.) iron.
Porous Plug ladles for desulphurising
Teapot spout ladles
Bottom pouring ladles
Drum & U Shaped ladles
Lip-Axis pouring ladles


	Standard Designs


	Treatment Ladles


	Gearboxes


	Spares


	Product Detail


	Standard Ladle Designs

	Transfer, casting and treatment ladles can be supplied based on the following standard designs:


	Workhorse heavy-duty geared crane ladle: For capacities up to 40,000Kg (88,000lb). Based on over 25 years of experience and designed to be compatible with modern refractory practices. Fitted with bolt on trunnions and an Air vented Centre band as standard. Essex heavy-duty geared crane ladle: for capacities up to 40,000Kg (88,000lb). The standard heavy-duty ladle, in use in foundries around the world. Cardiff heavy-duty geared drum ladle: For capacities up to 5000Kg (11,000lb).


	Westminster medium duty geared crane ladle: For capacities up to 4000Kg (8800lb). Ideal for Aluminium foundries. Cornwall medium duty geared ladle, for capacities up to 750Kg (1650lb) and for use with a geared racking hoist. Somerset medium duty Vee bail geared ladle, for capacities up to 1250Kg (2750lb). Lincoln Ungeared ladle, for capacities up to 1250Kg (2750lb). Windsor Ungeared ladle for capacities up to 750Kg and for use with a geared racking hoist.

Ladle designs can incorporate features such as:

Detachable base sections and split shells to assist with the re-lining operation.

Splash Guards and Heat deflectors.

Covers for heat retention and operator�s protection.

Fork pockets and attachments for transportation via a forklift truck.

Re-usable lining formers can also be supplied.

Deep treatment (Sandwich process) ladle.

Although this is the simplest process, a correctly designed ladle can still offer better performance and cost savings over using an oversize standard ladle. The deep treatment ladle shell is usually designed to have a ratio of 2:1 for the height to diameter. The ladle also incorporates an extended freeboard to contain the reaction.

Tundish Cover Treatment Ladle

An improvement on the sandwich method, the tundish greatly reduces the fume, increases the Mg yield and reduces both the slag formation and the temperature loss. Probably the most cost effective ductile iron process for most foundries. The savings due to reduced amount of additives necessary and the energy savings possible lead to a short payback period.

The tundish ladle is available in a number of standard designs:

Loose tundish Ladle

The tundish is removed after each treatment and before the ladle is rotated.

Fixed tundish Ladle

The tundish is fixed to the top of the ladle, either by bolts or clamps, for the duration of the operating shift and offers improved performance over the loose tundish ladle.

Sliding tundish

This is a variation on the loose tundish ladle and is designed to eliminate the handling problems associated with the loose tundish between treatment cycles.


Teapot spout treatment ladle This is a similar process to the tundish method with a covered ladle fitted with a specially design teapot spout. The ladle is both filled and emptied via the teapot spout, giving the performance of a fixed tundish ladle but with a more compact size. Other treatment ladles for wire feed and plunging bell processes are also available.

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	The Acetarc Oilbath Gearbox All Acetarc geared ladles use worm and wheel gear units, available in a range of sizes, for the rotation of the ladle. This is range of proven designs that utilises roller and ball bearings throughout to ensure that the gearbox gives perfect control at all times. Motorised Gearbox Option Most Acetarc ladles can be fitted with a motorised gearbox for powered rotation. The motor can be either electric or pneumatic depending on the customer�s requirements.


	All Acetarc Motorised ladles are fitted with a clutch release assembly that allows the ladle to be manually operated in the event of a power failure.


	Spares Whilst Acetarc ladles are designed to give long and trouble free service, if spares are required then these are usually held ex-stock and can invariably be dispatched immediately.

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	Acetarc Foundry ladles are sold worldwide, either directly or via local representatives. For your nearest representative click on the Acetarc Workhorse

Click on any of the following to view further details on the product

	Cardiff Drum Ladle	Cardiff Heavy duty drum ladle
	Essex Ladle	Standard Heavy duty geared crane ladle
	Geared Racking Hoist	Manually operated ladle lifting hoist giving a maximum lift of 610mm (24")
	Heavy-duty Ungeared ladles	Large capacity ungeared ladles; transported and tilted via overhead cranes
	Lip Axis Ladle	Lip Axis pouring unit 600Kg (CI)
	Lip Axis Ladle- Aluminium	Lip Axis transfer ladle for 1000Kg Aluminium
	Motorised Aluminium transfer ladle	Heavy duty ladle, fitted with pneumatic gearmotor for powered rotation
	Motorised Ladle	Heavy duty foundry ladle fitted with motorised gear unit for powered rotation
	Torque Limiter for motorised gearbox	Torque limiter device, fitted as an optional extra, to protect the ladle in the event of an overload condition
	Westminster Ladle	Medium duty geared crane ladle
	Workhorse Ladle	Heavy duty geared crane ladle, fitted with air ventred centre band and bolt on truunions as standard

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