Ladles Brochure - Modern Equipment

Foundry Ladles:Molten Metal Handling Solutions

dependability.thinkmodern.built tolast.Since the day our founder, Max Goldberg, designed the first molten metal handlingdevice and started the Modern Pouring Device Company in 1919, we’ve served thefoundry industry with equipment that’s built to last. Modern Equipment Company, Inc.has a solid history of designing, manufacturing and servicing foundry ladles and moltenmetal handling systems for our customers across the world. From Day 1 to today, ourheritage has been to offer products that customers can count on, day after day, monthafter month, year after year. For dependable metal handling systems, thinkmodern.Table of ContentsSeriesDescription1000 Covered, Tapered Ladles.....................................021010 Open, Tapered Ladles..........................................03Heavy-Duty Gearing.............................................04-051080 Geared, Covered, Tapered Ladles......................061090 Geared, Open, Tapered Ladles...........................07Max Goldberg, Founder19191160 Geared, Open, Straight-Sided Ladles.................081170 Geared, Precision, Bottom Pour Ladles..............091189 Mod-Tundish Ladles.............................................10-11Gearing and Ladle Parts......................................12-135560-70 Hand-Wheel Pouring Devices.............................14-155705 Fluid Powered Pouring Devices “HDC”.............16Service and Refurbishment .................................171

Covered,Tapered LadlesOpen,Tapered LadlesNo. 1 Type (Lever) ShanksNo. 1 Type (Lever) ShanksSeries 1000 ladles, with number 1 lever shanks, arerecommended for pouring small castings. When theseladles are used in combination with MODERN PouringDevices a highly effi cient, one-man operation is realized.When a crane hook eye is desired for use with chainhoist or crane, the crane hook eye must be specified.The detachable bail construction quickly releasesthe ladle for relining and preheating. This detachablefeature permits quick interchange ability withspare ladles.Savings effected through the delivery of hot ter metalquickly offset the additional in vestment in ladles ofcovered design. The rear stop prevents the ladle fromtipping back when the cover is in open position. Covers,which help to deflect heat away from the operator, maybe readily removed to facilitate lining of both coversand bowls.Note: Covers are shipped complete with refractorylining fully installed. Shell lining is to be furnishedand in stalled by the user.Series 1000Covered tapered ladle with No. 1 Lever Shank typeshank and detachable bail.Also available with raised fork shank handle.Detailed Features• Hook-type, detachable bail with lockand rear stop.• Trunnion housings, with grease fittings,enclose the anti-friction bearings.• Detachable, pull-back cover quicklySeries 1010 open ladles are commonly used for pouringlight and medium weight castings. Pouring lips on bothsides permit right or left hand pouring. The action, withthe No. 1 lever shank, is direct, fast and sensitive underthe positive control of the operator.A major advantage of the tapered ladle is the gainingof maximum clearance between the ladle and moldwhere molds are set up closely together. Also thetapered design facilitates easy re moval of the lining.The detachable bail construction quickly releasesthe ladle for relining and preheating. Also, thisdetachable feature permits quick interchangeability with spare ladles.As an aid in deflecting heat away from the operator,a light-weight metal shield is fitted inside the bailframe. When a crane hook eye is required for usewith a hoist or crane, this crane hook eye mustbe specified.Series 1010Open tapered ladle with No. 1 lever shank,roller bearing trunnions and detachable bail.Detailed Features• Hook-type, detachable bail.• Furnished with plain or roller bearing trunnions.• Ladle lock securely holds the unit in up -rightposition while in transit.• All-welded construction insures maximumre moved for relining operations.life and low-cost operation.• Ladle lock securely holds the unit in• Size starting at 11" and 100 lbs iron.up right position while in transit.• Crane hook eye available.• All-welded construction insures maximum• Lining forms available.life in low-cost operation.• Sizes starting at 11" and 100 lbs iron.• Crane hook eye available.• Lining forms available.2 3

ModernHeavy-DutyGeared LadlesSix powerful ladle gearingsfor pouring serviceFor the tilting and pouring of metal loads that rangebeyond the free, easy control of the lever shanks thereare MODERN, highly developed gearings.All six sizes of gearing are secured to the hub of theworm wheel shaft and to the bail frame in a mannerthat causes all the gearing weight to be transmittedinto the bail frame and up to the Pouring Device,crane or hoist. The ladle bowl and shank ring areeffectively relieved of the gearing weight.Trunnion housings, with their grease fittings,fully enclose the anti-friction bearings.Heavy-Duty Geared Ladles Dimensional DataType of Gearing A C D E F GStandard Wheel Diameter,InchesTorque Value,Inch-PoundsLOver-All Length Gearing,InchesVTrunion Stubs Diameter,InchesWCenter Line TrunnionCenter Line HandwheelHorizontal,InchesXCenter Line TrunnionCenter Line HandwheelVertical,InchesYLength Through Gearing,Inches18 24 28 36 36 481,633 3,585 11,034 15,774 22,280 56,52610 7/8 12 5/8 18 19 1/2 21 21 1/21 5/8 2 2 3/16 2 15/16 3 1/2 4 3/45 3/4 7 1/2 9 1/4 10 1/4 11 3/4 16 1/45 6 1/2 8 10 12 1/4 20 1/47 1/4 9 11 13 13 1/2 15 1/2Gearings are fully enclosed in the gear housings.Various sizes of hand wheels are available to reducehand-wheel forces required by the operator. Motordrives are available for all of our gearing sizes.External, bearing-take-up plugs for back lashadjustment are common to all gearings exceptModel A.4 5

Geared, CoveredTapered LadlesGeared, OpenTapered LadlesModern Series 1080 ladles with their worm andworm wheel gearings reduce the operator’s workto a minimum.Further increasing the highly efficient, high productioncapacity of the ladles described and illustrated here areMODERN, detachable, pull-back covers. The additionalinvestment in ladles of covered design quickly is repaidby the improved quality of hotter metal poured.Covers, which help to deflect heat away from theladle operators, readily are detached to ease thetask of lining both covers and ladle bowls.Note: Covers are shipped fully lined. Shell liningis provided and installed by the user.Tapered bowl design affords maximum clear ancebetween ladle and mold where molds are set-upclosely together. Also the entire lining is readilyremoved from a tapered bowl.All-welded bowl construction eliminates all pos sibledead-weight while adding great strength.Series 1080Geared, covered tapered ladle with square bail.Detailed Features• Trunnion housings fully enclose the anti-frictiontrunnion bearings.• Gear housings are supported on both sidesof the worm wheel, relieving the gearingof all weight bearings.These Series 1090 open ladles have double lips forpouring either left or right as mold and sprue locationsmay require. Worm and worm wheel gearings reducethe operator’s work to a minimum. Various size handwheels are available to meet conditions in varyingfoundry practice. Geared ladles maintain minute controlover metal release and cut-off at the molds. Ladle-tiltingtorque is effectively transmitted from the gearing totrunnion stubs and shank ring to minimize bowl distortionand lengthen ladle life. Open ladles are typicallyfurnished with a heat shield fixed to the underside ofthe bail to aid in deflecting heat away from the cranehook eye and hoist hook. Trunnion housings effectivelyguard the anti-friction bearings to guard against foundrydust, slag, and shot sparks.Tapered Bowls afford maximum clearance betweenladle and mold where molds are set-up closely togetherin congested areas.Straight sided ladle bowls are also available, offeringslightly higher capacities over tapered designs withoutchanging the overall dimensions of the ladle shell.Series 1090Geared open tapered ladle with doublepouring lips.Detailed Features• Trunnion housings fully enclose the anti-frictiontrunnion bearings.• Gear housings are supported on both sidesof the worm wheel, relieving the gearingof all weight bearing.Ladle-tilting torque is effectively transmitted fromgearing to trunnion-stubs and shank ring to minimizebowl distortion and length ens ladle life.• Hand-wheel shaft operates on anti-frictionbearings.• Sizes starting at 15" and 300 lbs iron.• Crane hook eye available.• Hand wheel shaft operates on anti-frictionbearings.• Sizes starting at 15" and 300lbs iron.• Crane hook eye available.• Lining forms available.• Lining forms available.Straight sided ladle bowls are also available,offering slightly higher capacities over tapereddesigns without changing the overall dimensionsof the ladle shell.6 7

Geared, OpenStraight-SidedLadlesGearedPrecision BottomPour LadlesQuick Detachable Teapot SpoutsModern Series 1160 ladles with teapot spouts areused most commonly by steel foundries to pourclean, hot metal through the lower opening ofthe spout while slag is held back. Applicationsare not restricted to either distributing or pouring.Teapot ladles are used for catching the metal thentransferring and pouring directly into the molds.In the quick-detachable design, shown at the right,the lower portion of the spout is fixed to the ladle.The remaining, upper portion of the spout is removablein sections. Removing a few bolts releases the spoutsections for easy handling while lining is being repairedor renewed. Lining in the bowl is not distributed whenspouts are re-lined.Series 1160Geared, teapot ladle with quick-detachable spout.Detailed FeaturesModern Series 1170 bottom pour ladles provideslag-free metal and are applicable for pouring bothlight and heavy work.Design of the bottom-pours rectangular slide mechanisminsures positive control over the flow of metal.With a housing enclosing the machined rack and pinion,all moving parts are protected from foundry dirt, slagand sparks which tend to gum up ordinary open slides.The entire assem bly remains clean. Manual fixtures,incorporated in the design, lock both the gooseneckand stop -per rod in their accurate adjusted position.The entire mechanism is hinge mounted to the ladlebowl to permit easy adjustment of the stopper rodin its vertical alignment.Series 1170Geared, precision bottom-pour ladle.Detailed FeaturesThe trunnions are fixed to the heavy shank ring whichruns around the ladle shell and continues around thespout. At the ring section the spout is not removable.Trunnion locations are engineered for correct balanceto meet operating conditions. When ordering specifylining thickness to be used.Sizes starting at 26" and 2,000 lbs iron.• Lining forms available.Slides can be furnished to release metal when thelever is either raised or depressed. The dual motionof the lever applies whether lever is mounted to theright or the left of the ladle centerline. The broadflexibility in control over metal flow meets a widerange of conditions in varying foundry practices.Disengagement of the bottom pour unit for maintenancepurposes is easily accomplished by removingthe hinge pin.• Sizes starting at 26" and 1,200 lbs steel.• Lining forms available.Ladle bowls are well vented on the sides and bot tom,to insure fast, safe drying of the linings.Trunnion locations of geared, bottom pour ladlesare engineered for correct balance. When ordering,specify linings to be used.8 9

Little EscapesOur Mod-TundishLadleThe most efficient, economical pour-overinoculation system developedThe Mod-Tundish ® Ductile Iron Treatment Ladleis industry proven to minimize heat loss, provideuniform treatment, and minimize magnesium fumingwith maximum recovery. A full outside teapot spoutpermits receiving, faster pour-out, and minimizestramp inclusions in treated metal. Also, it’s idealas a distribution ladle - minimizing temperature loss.Series 1189Geared ductile iron treatment ladle.ABMod-Tundish Ladle Dimensional Data Series 1189Gear CAP Side Lining Bottom Lining Free Top SpaceA 500 2 1/2 4 14C 1000 2 1/2 4 14C 1500 2 1/2 4 14D 2000 2 1/2 4 14E 2500 3 5 14E 3000 4 5 18E 3500 4 5 18E 4000 4 5 18E 4500 4 5 18F 5000 4 6 18F 5500 4 6 18F 6000 4 6 18F 6500 4 6 18F 7000 4 6 18F 7500 4 6 18G 8000 4 1/2 7 20Enclosed Ductile Iron Treatment LadleDimensions as listed are approximate and may vary with application.All-steel fabricated sectionalized lining forms are availablefor Mod-Tundish ® ladles.This treatment ladle is manufactured underU.S. Patent No. 4,509,979A Hinged alloy cover.B Teapot pouring/receiving spout.CAP H J K L M O P Q S T V W X Y500 24 31 20 1/2 10 7/8 47 1/2 50 68 1/2 17 1/2 27 28 1/2 5 1/2 5 3/4 5 27 1/21000 28 1/2 33 25 12 5/8 55 1/4 56 76 20 5/8 29 28 1/2 8 7 1/2 6 1/2 30 5/8Detailed Features• Maximum recovery.1500 29 39 24 18 60 3/4 60 82 1/2 20 3/4 30 1/2 33 8 9 1/4 8 362000 32 1/2 40 28 18 64 3/4 62 84 1/4 22 3/4 32 33 1/2 8 9 1/4 8 38 1/42500 34 43 1/2 29 19 1/2 70 5/8 66 90 1/4 24 5/8 33 1/2 37 8 10 1/4 10 40 1/4• Minimum escape of magnesium fumes.3000 36 1/2 48 1/4 31 19 1/2 74 73 97 1/2 26 1/4 35 39 11 10 1/4 10 453500 38 50 33 19 1/2 75 1/2 75 100 27 39 44 11 10 1/4 10 474000 39 1/2 52 34 19 1/2 76 76 102 27 1/2 41 45 1/2 11 10 1/4 10 494500 39 1/2 55 34 19 1/2 76 78 106 27 1/2 42 1/2 46 3/4 11 10 1/4 10 525000 42 55 36 21 81 80 108 29 45 49 15 11 3/4 12 1/4 525500 43 55 1/2 37 21 83 81 109 1/2 30 46 50 15 11 3/4 12 1/4 52 1/26000 44 1/2 56 1/2 38 21 84 82 113 30 1/2 46 51 15 11 3/4 12 1/4 53 1/26500 45 1/2 57 39 1/2 21 85 1/2 83 113 1/2 31 1/8 48 53 15 11 3/4 12 1/4 547000 46 1/2 58 40 21 86 1/2 83 114 31 3/4 49 54 15 11 3/4 12 1/4 557500 47 1/2 58 1/2 40 1/2 21 87 1/2 83 1/2 114 1/2 32 1/4 50 55 1/2 15 11 3/4 12 1/4 55 1/28000 49 63 42 19 1/2 89 1/2 93 125 34 52 58 1/2 20 16 1/4 20 1/4 6010 11

Gearingand Ladle PartsHow to order ladle partsVisit moderneq.com/parts.html for a full list of replacement parts for eachgearing model.Are you ready to take control of your hot metalhandling equipment? With economy on the rise,furnaces are kicking into high gear with more moltenvolume. It is time to evaluate your parts needs tokeep your new and existing ladle equipment workingproperly. Modern Equipment Company is ready tohelp with all equipment and spare parts.For more information and pricing call parts sales, (262) 284-9431 or emailLadleParts@Moderneq.com.A Serial number location.AMost gearing parts and bearings are in stock allowingfast order turnaround. Need a recommended partslist for your ladle models? Contact us atLadleParts@ModernEQ.com.The following information will help us determinethe exact parts required for your ladle:How to request a quote for ladle assembly1. Gearing serial number2. Ladle assembly numberModern Equipment has been at the forefront for customized ladlesolutions since day one. We can build a ladle to suit your particularapplication. Custom built ladles for pre-cast liners are manufactured3. Your purchase order numberroutinely. Custom spouts, gearings, and configurations are our specialty.MISSING IMAGEPlease call ladle sales, (262) 284-9431 or email Ladles@Moderneq.comFast Delivery Servicewith the following information if possible:Take some time out of your busy schedule, see whatyour needs are, give us a call at (262) 284-9431 andsay “Hey Modern, I need ladle parts!”• Contact and company information• Style and ladle desired• Capacity and type of molten metal• Desired thickness of your lining(we do not supply the lining, but need this informationto properly balance the ladle for pouring)• Manual gearing or motor drive• Maximum capacity of the existing overhead monorailand/or hoist12 13

Pouring DevicesWith Hand-Wheel ControlAPouring Devices With Hand-Wheel Control Dimensional Data Series 5560 & 5570Model “F” Pouring DeviceSeries 5560 MODERN Model “F,” geared Pouring Devices are goodgeneral purpose machines for pouring molds. Gross loads totaling650 pounds are transported with minimum effort.Handling hot-metal loads that extend beyond therange of hand-shank pouring demands the efficiencyof MODERN geared Pouring Devices.The large hand-wheel and efficient planetary gearsystem, relieves the pour-off -men of much back-breakingwork. Geared lifting of the molten metal affordsmaximum safety, too. A Weston type brake holds theladle at any desired height. Turning the handwheel ina clockwise direction raises the load. Turning counterclockwise quickly inches the load to its accurate loweredposition over the sprue. Each machine is thoroughlyfactory tested. Moving parts are effectively guardedagainst the damaging effects of dust, shot and heat.BECDThe severe working conditions of foundry operation were taken intoaccount in the design of the Model “F” and “FA.” Planetary cut-toothgearing operates in an oil-tight gear case. Weston type load brake andsteel ladle lock guard the safety of the operator. The range of liftingheights is shown in the specifications listed on this page. The “F” and“FA” devices are available with either the bolted clevis or hook yoke.Code no. Model Lift Max Gross Load lbs. Y L5560-5023-3 F 2'- 0" 650 3'-7 1/2" 2 5/8"5560-5029-3 F 2'- 6" 650 4'-1 1/2" 2 5/8"5560-5033-3 F 3'- 0" 650 4'-7 1/2" 2 5/8"5560-5039-3 F 3'- 6" 650 5'-1 1/2" 2 5/8"Code no. Std. Wheel Dia. Lift Ins. Per Rev. Wheel Approx. Shpg. Wt. Lbs.5560-5023-3 F 2'- 0" 6505560-5029-3 F 2'- 6" 650In every detail there’s nothing better than a MODERNgeared Pouring Device. It’s the original in the field!The two most popular models shown on the followingpage are widely accepted as the standard throughoutthe foundry industry.Series 5560 & 5570Model “F” and “FA” Pouring Devicesin all sizes are built in this same, sturdy design.A Steel side-arms lend maximum rigiditybetween trolley hook and ladle.B Rack is guided by machine-turned rollers whichoperate on bronze bushings.F5560-5033-3 F 3'- 0" 6505560-5039-3 F 3'- 6" 650Dimension “Y” may be reduced 6", and still maintain the same lift by ordering Model F-5560,special low-head design. Special Device does not include swivel top-hook. Trolley with swiveleye must be used.Model “FA” Pouring DeviceThe Series 5570 “FA” Pouring Device is the heavy duty manuallyoperated unit. It is designed to handle gross loads of 1500 pounds.In addition to its popular application for pouring floor-molds the model“FA” is widely used over monorail systems for disturbing metal to thesmaller pouring ladles:C Rigidity imparted by the side-arms is carried to theladle bail through the steel cut-tooth machined rack.D Planetary, cut-tooth gearing operates in an oil tightgear housing.E A Western type brake securely holds the load in rigidposition while pouring device and metal are in transit.Code no. Model Lift Max Gross Load lbs. Y L Std. Wheel Dia. Lift Ins. Per Rev. Wheel Shpg. Approx. Wt. Lbs.5570-5023-3 FA 2'- 0" 1500 3'-8 1/16" 4" 24" 1 1/4" 2155570-5029-3 FA 2'- 6" 1500 4'-2 1/16" 4" 24" 1 1/4" 2155570-5033-3 FA 3'- 0" 1500 4'-8 1/16" 4" 24" 1 1/4" 2155570-5039-3 FA 3'- 6" 1500 5'-2 1/16" 4" 24" 1 1/4" 215Dimension “Y” may be reduced 6 1/4", in all cases by ordering Model FA-5600, special, low-headed design. Special Device does not include swivel top-hook.Trolley with swivel eye must be used.F Bolted yoke for fixed bail attachment.14 15

Fluid PoweredPouring DeviceLet hydraulics help the pouringThe Series 5705 “HDC” Hydraulic Pouring Devicetransports molten metal in a ladle from the melterto the molds, on or off synchronized conveyor linesor pallets. The pouring device traverses by trolleyon a monorail or crane and lifts and lowershydraulically with electric push button control.Ladle & GearingRebuild ProgramModern provides services to reconditionexisting gearings as well as completeladle assembliesProgram Benefits• Savings of up to 50% when compared to new• Extend the life of your equipmentSeries 5705Optional equipment: Battery charger24 VDC operates on 115 VAC input.• Gear Boxes rebuilt using only OEM certified parts• No waiting for parts for reassembly• Fast turnaround• 90 day warranty on repaired itemsBefore RebuildFeatures1. Pushbutton control, coil-cord mounted2. Full-length hydraulic lift travel3. Self-contained battery power pack4. Plug-in auto-recharger5. Heavy-duty batteries6. Control modeAdvantagesFor fingertip-easy and smooth hydraulic lifting of ladleloads 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 onelift cycle every six minutes.Power up, power down, normal down via gravity (for minimumenergy consumption). Power down for ladle detachment.Inspection/Rebuild Program QualificationsFor a nominal fee, Modern will visually inspect thegearbox and/or ladle assembly to determine the partsneeding replacement. A proposal will be sent to thecustomer for the recommended repairs.All Standard Manual Modern Gear Boxes sizes“A” – “F” apply. Any broken castings, worm gears,or bent handwheel shafts will be additional cost.For information and pricing call ladle sales(262) 284-9431 or email LadleParts@Moderneq.com7. Safety top hook8. Simple, compact designLarge hook with heavy cross-section for maximumsecurity to trolley.A minimum of operating parts for reduced maintenance.After Rebuild16 17

thinkmodernA system-wide approach to your business.Modern Equipment Company’s name is synonymous with high quality products and innovations that havemade manufacturers and metal casters more efficient and competitive in the global marketplace. Though weare primarily engaged in the foundry and diecasting business, we are also well respected for our gas generationsystems. Additionally, we fabricate private label, custom machinery for some of the world’s most formidable brands.Contact us today to learn more about our innovative solutions including our Jet Melter ® furnace, inert gas generators,foundry ladles, and contract manufacturing services.Modern Equipment Company, Inc.369 W. Western AvenuePort Washington, WI 53074 USAwww.moderneq.comPhone: (262) 284-9431Fax: (262) 284-9433Engineered andManufactured inthe U.S.A.

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