Side wall for closing off the casting space of a plant for the twin-roll conti nuous casting of metal strip, and casting plant thus equipped

摘要

A lateral face (11) is claimed for closing the casting space (6) of an installation for the continuous casting of metal strip. It has two internally cooled contra-rotating rolls (5, 5'), with horizontal axes, and the cylindrical lateral faces define a casting space (6). The width of the neck (7) determines the thickness of the strip. The lateral face (11) presents an active part (3) to rub against the sides (4) of the rolls (5, 5') during casting and faces the casting space (6). The dimensions of this active part (3) are such that its lower edge (12) is designed to be situated at a distance (d) equal to at least 1 mm above the neck (7) whilst the lateral face (7) is mounted on the casting installation. The continuous casting installation incorporating this lateral face is also claimed.