Title

PRODUCT AND MAINTENANCE EFFICIENCY BY APPLYING A NEW CONCEPT FOR PINCH-ROLL CHANGE FOCUS ON THE ROLLING AND PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

PRODUCT AND MAINTENANCE EFFICIENCY BY APPLYING A NEW CONCEPT FOR PINCH-ROLL CHANGE FOCUS ON THE ROLLING AND PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

Authorship

Frauenhuber, Klaus; Moser., Friedrich

Frauenhuber, Klaus

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Moser., Friedrich

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DOI

10.5151/2594-5297-22550

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Abstract

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies now offers hot-strip mill operators a new method for changing the pinch rolls in the down coiler. The pinch-roll unit, designed as a quick-exchange cassette, can be replaced within just ten minutes without additional interruption of production. This saves up to eight hours typically required when applying conventional solutions. The rolls can be cleaned and refurbished offline, thereby enhancing strip quality and personnel safety. This capability to quickly exchange rolls also reduces maintenance time and increases yield.

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies now offers hot-strip mill operators a new method for changing the pinch rolls in the down coiler. The pinch-roll unit, designed as a quick-exchange cassette, can be replaced within just ten minutes without additional interruption of production. This saves up to eight hours typically required when applying conventional solutions. The rolls can be cleaned and refurbished offline, thereby enhancing strip quality and personnel safety. This capability to quickly exchange rolls also reduces maintenance time and increases yield.

Keywords

Hot-strip mill; Down coiler; Pinch roll.

Hot-strip mill; Down coiler; Pinch roll.