• Combination of the proven INTERSTOP Tundish Gate 33QC and the INTERSTOP Submerged Nozzle Changer SNC-N
• No interruption of casting operation during SN-change (‹1 sec)
• Two independent and heat shielded tensioning systems
• Inert gas application on tundish nozzle and plate joints
• Air tight system concept supported by argon bath principle
• Fully supported lower plate for best plate stability and system tightness
• Blank plate for emergency shut-off

Assembly

• Ready to use refractories
• Tundish nozzle setting from inside or outside possible
• Separate preheating of submerged nozzle possible
• Semi-robotic SN handling available
• Tight push edge refractory design
• Eccentric self-locking design of housing
• Compact design
• Easy assembly and maintenance, designed to minimize the number of components

Mounting and Drive

• Configurable gates, no specific left or right gate required
• High availability of 33QC-SNC/A units due to off-line handling
• Easy and quick mounting of the 33QC-SNC/A to the tundish bottom by means of an assembly car
• Easy detachable hydraulic cylinders
• Hydraulic cylinders remain on tundish car
• All hydraulic circuits are closed-loop
• Designed for fully automatic casting
• High safety standard for operator and CCM