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Rod cooling apparatus

US5299783A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 21, 1992
Grant dateApr 5, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21D1/667
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Rod cooling system for use in a rod rolling mill having a laying reel and a conveyor onto an entry portion of which the rod is deposited in overlapping offset rings, entry portion receiving substantial amounts of cooling air for rapid cooling of the rod, the conveyor having a grid for introducing cooling air under the rings for movement in a confined space thereunder and surfaces developing low pressure that draws ambient air through the rings.

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