Project : Ladle Turret

of Caster#02

OPI of materials
Assembly of parts
Erection of Ladle turret
Torquing and Alignment
of Ladle turret
INTRODUCTION TO LADLE TURRET
What is a Ladle Turret?
A ladle turret is a rotating
mechanism used in steel
plants to hold and position
ladles filled with molten
steel.

Typically, it has two or more

arms that can rotate around
a central axis. Each arm can
hold a ladle, allowing one
ladle to be positioned over
the casting machine while
the other is being replaced
or prepared.
Purpose
Ladle turrets are crucial equipment in steel plants, used to transport and pour molten metal with precision
and efficiency. They significantly enhance safety and productivity in the steelmaking process.

Functionality
These advanced systems are automated and can rotate and
precisely pour molten metal from ladles to tundish. Ladle
turrets play a key role in controlling the flow and
distribution of molten metal.

Benefits
The use of ladle turrets results in reduced manual labor, higher production rates, and improved quality
control. They are essential for ensuring the smooth operation of modern steel foundries.
Technical Description of Ladle Turret

General Data Description

Type Butterfly “H” type, swiveling turret

Type of lifting Independent lifting with hydraulic cylinders (1 each arm)

Nominal lifting stroke 800 mm

Rotation speed 1 Rpm

Maximum Ladle steel capacity 350 ton

Maximum total ladle weight 495 ton

Technical Description of Ladle Turret

General Data Dimensions

Length with two ladles 19687 mm

Length without ladles 16540 mm

Width 6710 mm

Height 10815 mm

Weight 387964 kg

Ratio of rotation drive unit 1:1,141

 Key Components of a Ladle Turret
Component Description
Ladle Container for holding molten metal

Turret Base Supports the ladle and allows rotation

Hydraulic System Controls movement and pouring operations

Ladle lid manipulator Prevent heat losses

Safety Features Ensure operator and plant safety

Sensors Monitor temperature and metal flow

Open
Packing
Inspection
of Materials
(OPI)
Purpose of Inspection
• Crucial Inspection • Benefits of Open • Impact on Quality
Practice Packing Inspection Control
• Open packing inspection • By conducting thorough • Open packing inspection is
plays a pivotal role in open packing inspection, an essential component of
ensuring the quality and organizations can enhance quality control processes,
integrity of materials customer satisfaction by ensuring adherence to
before further processing. delivering flawless standards and
It helps in identifying products. It aids in reducing specifications. It fosters a
defects, damages, or rework, enhancing culture of quality
discrepancies, preventing operational efficiency, and consciousness and
potential issues ultimately saving costs. continuous improvement
downstream. within the organization.
 Key Inspection Procedures
Procedure Description

Examining materials for visual defects, damages,

Visual Inspection
or irregularities.
Verifying the physical dimensions of materials
Dimensional Checking against specified measurements.
Cross-checking packing lists, labels, and
Documentation Review documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Selecting samples for further testing to ensure
Sampling and Testing material quality and compliance.
Inspecting the sealing of packing materials to
Sealing Verification prevent tampering or contamination.
Validating the accuracy and legibility of labels for
Labeling Inspection
proper identification.
Ladle Turret: Assembly & Erection
Parts of Ladle Turret
Base Structure
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The base structure of the ladle turret serves as the foundation for the entire system, providing
stability and support.

Swivel Mechanism
The swivel mechanism enables the ladle turret to rotate smoothly, allowing for
precise pouring and positioning during operations.

Ladle Holding Arm

The ladle holding arm securely grips the ladle, ensuring safe transportation and pouring of
molten metal.
Parts of Ladle Turret
Lifting Cylinder
The hydraulic cylinders are arranged inside the portal frame between the lifting arms and the top main frame by axial bearings
and work independently of one another.

Rotation unit and encoder group

The arms rotation takes place by mean of a drive unit composed of a hydraulic motor with disk brake coupling, a planetary gear box
and a pinion. The turret is rotated by a pinion meshing with the external gear of the thrust bearing

Ladle Lid Manipulator

The ladle turret has two ladle lids to cover the ladles on the turret. The system comprises two independent manipulators to
handle the ladle cover on the two axes (vertical and swing)
Description of Parts of Ladle Turret

Pouring Nozzle Control Panel

The pouring nozzle regulates the flow of molten metal from the The control panel allows operators to manage the ladle turret's
ladle, controlling the casting process. movements and functions, ensuring precise operation.

Safety Sensors
Safety sensors are integrated into the ladle turret to detect anomalies
and trigger alarms or shutdown procedures for emergency situations.
 Ladle lid Protections
Foundation manipulator and
walkways

Grease
Basement Ladle turret assembly lubrication
central unit

Hydraulic
Ladle turret cylinder for On board
upper part lifting arms systems
Assembly Diagram
Erection Timeline

15% 60% 25%

Preparation Assembly Steps Safety Measures

Allocate 15% of the total time for The most time-consuming phase, with Allocate 25% of the total time for
meticulous preparation, including 60% dedicated to following precise implementing and adhering to safety
safety checks and tool setup. assembly instructions and part protocols throughout the erection
connections. process.
Maintenance Guidelines
Regular Inspections
Frequent inspections should be conducted to identify any signs of wear and tear, allowing for
timely repairs and replacements.

Lubrication Schedule
A consistent lubrication schedule must be maintained to ensure smooth operation of
moving parts and prevent friction-related issues.

Cleaning Procedures
Periodic cleaning of the ladle turret components is essential to remove debris and
contaminants that could affect performance.

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