A pouring foundry ladle is a specialized container used in foundries to transport and pour molten metal from a furnace into molds for casting. The design of the ladle ensures safe handling of high-temperature molten metal, minimizing the risk of spills or accidents during the casting process.
Hand Ladle: Used for small-scale operations, typically manually operated by a single person or a small team. It is ideal for pouring smaller quantities of molten metal.
Shank Ladle: Designed for medium-sized casting jobs, often operated by two workers. It uses a long handle for better control when pouring metal into molds.
Crane or Overhead Ladle: Used in large foundries, this ladle is suspended from an overhead crane for transporting large quantities of molten metal. It is controlled either manually or with powered tilting mechanisms.
Teapot Ladle: A specialized ladle with a spout at the bottom, allowing molten metal to be poured without disturbing impurities (slag) that float on top of the metal.
Transporting molten metal from the furnace to the mold.
Pouring control to ensure precise casting with minimal waste.
