Automatic Shroud Manipulator successfully put into operation at SIJ Acroni

The fully automatic shroud manipulator positions the shroud for casting and press with a predefined pressure against the ladle nozzle. Argon is used to flush the shroud, preventing a reaction between the liquid steel and oxygen.

Advantages of the automatic shroud manipulator:

• Reduced ladle change times

• Decreased operator time near the liquid steel area

• Automatic cleaning of the shroud by oxygen shower

• Automatic shroud exchange via coupling system and magazine

The manipulator was installed by AMT and Acroni technicians in a 3 weeks caster shut down and put into operation on 09. January 2024.

With the fully automatic shroud manipulator – AMT provides a major contribution for 'Menless production'."

The fully automatic shroud manipulator positions the shroud for casting and press with a predefined pressure against the ladle nozzle. Argon is used to flush the shroud, preventing a reaction between the liquid steel and oxygen.

Advantages of the automatic shroud manipulator:

• Reduced ladle change times
• Decreased operator time near the liquid steel area
• Automatic cleaning of the shroud by oxygen shower
• Automatic shroud exchange via coupling system and magazine

The manipulator was installed by AMT and Acroni technicians in a 3 weeks caster shut down and put into operation on 09. January 2024.

With the fully automatic shroud manipulator – AMT provides a major contribution for 'Menless production'."