Flexible cold rolling mill and method for converting the same
US11400497B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21B2267/10
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible conversion method of a reversible rolling mill having at least one rolling stand erected on first civil works foundations and a first production capacity, into an upgraded rolling mill having more than one rolling stand and a second production capacity, the second production capacity being higher than the first production capacity, the reversible rolling mill including: an uncoiling device or pay-off reel and a first recoiling device or entry tension reel on a first side or entry side of the stand; a second recoiling device or delivery tension reel on a second side or delivery side of the stand; standard auxiliary and operation equipment necessary for normal operation and control of the reversible rolling mill, the standard auxiliary and operation equipment necessary for normal operation and control of the reversible rolling mill including mainly or at least a roll coolant tank, pumps, filters, heat exchangers and piping.
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