Roll Cleaning Apparatus and Method

摘要

A roll cleaning apparatus having a cleaning member mounted to a support member that extends lengthwise relative to a first roller of the machine. The cleaning member has a brush having a substantial area to place against the surface of the roll. The cleaning member may be movable between an engaged position against the roll during operation, and a disengaged position spaced away from the roll in a non-operating condition, such as when replacement of the cleaning member is desired. The roll cleaning apparatus may include a drive connected to cause linear reciprocation of the cleaning member. The roll cleaning apparatus may have a drive or actuator mounted to move the cleaning member between the engaged and disengaged positions, and may be operable to bias the cleaning member against the roll in use. The roll cleaning member may have a contact head that includes an array of abrasive bristles.

主权项

1. A roller cleaning apparatus for engagement with a roller of a steel rolling facility, said apparatus comprising:
a cleaning member operable to engage the roller while the roller is revolving; a carrier; said cleaning member being mounted to said carrier; said carrier being mounted to present the cleaning member to the roller; said cleaning member being movable between a first position in which said cleaning member engages the roller, and a second position in which the cleaning member is located clear of the roller; said cleaning member having a contact region having both axial and circumferential extent; and said cleaning member including an array of bristles.