Feeding strip material
US6533023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21B2027/083
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pinch roll assembly that may be used for feeding hot metal strip comprises a pair of parallel pinch rolls. At least one of the rolls comprises a copper or copper alloy tube providing the external peripheral roll surface and internal water cooling passages to cool the cylindrical tube by flowing water through the passages. The copper or copper alloy tube is fitted to a cylindrical arbor formed with end shafts for mounting the roll in journal bearings. Shaft is provided with a rotary drive coupling and shaft is fitted with a rotary water coupling for flow of cooling water to the water flow passages.
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