6.3　Tundish Car

6.3.1　The tundish car shall realize the fast replacement of tundish.When changing the tundish，the time for liquid steel cutoff shall be shorten.

6.3.2　The tundish car shall take the fine adjustment measures for longitudinal and lateral movement to ensure the accurate alignment between the tundish nozzle and mould.In the longitudinal direction（running direction），the alignment shall be performed in low speed running by means of running drive unit.The fine adjustment of lateral tundish movement can adopt the manual，electric or hydraulic drive mode.

6.3.3　The design of tundish car shall take the measures for heat shielding，thermal insulation and prevention of liquid steel splashing.

6.3.4　When submerged nozzle is used for casting，the lifting and lowering unit of tundish shall be provided，The lifting and lowering speed is preferably 1.2m/min-2.4m/min；and the lifting and lowering stroke is 400mm-700mm.

6.3.5　Tundish car is preferably provided with weighing unit.

6.3.6　The structure of tundish car can be decided according to the specific conditions and shall facilitate the operator's operation.

6.3.7　The design of tundish car shall include the protective measures of cable and piping.