Molten Metal Handling / Foundry Ladles

Fluid Powered Pouring Device
Model HDC (Hydraulic Pouring Device)
Transports molten metal in a ladle from the melter to the molds, on or off synchronized conveyor lines or pallets. Traverses by trolley on a monorail or crane. Lifts and lowers hydraulically with electric push button control.

Pushbotton control,coil-cord mounted.

Full-length hydraulic lift travel.

Self-contained battery power pack.

Plug-in auto-recharger.

Heavy-duty batteries.

Control mode.

Safety top hook.

Simple, compact design.
SPEED
CAPACITY
LIFT
optional equipment
Battery charger 24 VDC operates on 115 VAC input
ADVANTAGES
For fingertip-easy and smooth hydraulic lifting of ladle loads up to 3,000 lbs., at speeds up to 7 fpm.
Tailored to your specifications, up to 48’’.
Eliminates costly pick up lines.
For optimum battery charging convenience.
Deliver up to 16 hours of full-lift cycles at the rate of one lift cycle every six minutes.
Power-up, power down, normal down via gravity (for minimum energy consumption). Power down for ladle detachment.
Large hook with heavy cross-section for maximum security to trolley.
A minimum of operating parts for reduced maintenance.
Series 1000 Covered, Tapered Ladles
No.1 Type (Lever) Shanks
Covered tapered ladle with No. 1 type lever shank and detachable ball.
Series 1010 Tapered Open Ladles
No.1 Type (Lever) Shanks
Open tapered ladle with No. 1 type lever shank, roller bearing trunnions and detachable bail.