Steel Ladle 25cm (10") Diameter with a 110cm handle

Heavy Duty Steel Ladle 25cm Diameter (10 inches)

--- Due to the length of this item it has a carriage fee of  £12.49 ---

Capacity in litres = 3L

Handle length 85cm    Total length 110cm  The ladle has a pouring lip and is made from forged 6mm steel plate with a welded handle.

In a foundry a ladle is a container used to transport and pour out molten metals. It needs to be:

• Strong enough to contain a heavy load of metal.
• Heat-resistant
• Heat-insulated as much as can be managed, to avoid losing heat and overheating its surroundings.

For foundries making small castings, a hand-held ladle somewhat resembling a kitchen ladle with a long handle to keep the heat of the metal away from the person holding it. Better quality ladles have a pouring lip to aid accurate pouring.