Flow Control
Slide Gate System
The mechanism that opens, throttles and closes the ladle: a base frame, a sliding section and a spring element that holds the plates together. The spring pressure is the safety-critical part — it keeps the sealing faces closed against ferrostatic head, and correct setting also determines how long the plates and nozzles last.
Key Properties
| Components | Base frame + sliding section + spring element |
|---|---|
| Mechanism | Reciprocating on the frame |
| Significance | Safety and longer life for the other components |
