
1. Rolling mill stands
The stand is the basic component of a rolling mill.
Cylinder cage: the term "cage" used on its own implies a cylinder cage, as opposed to a pinion cage, which is a motion distribution and transmission device.
1.1 Cage types
1.1.1 Horizontal, vertical or inclined cage
The horizontal cage is made up of two cylinders whose horizontal axes are parallel in a vertical plane. Their distance can be adjusted by positioning one (upper)...
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