Device and method for positioning at least one of two casting rolls in a continuous casting process for producing a metal strip

摘要

A device and method are disclosed for positioning at least one of two casting rolls in a continuous casting process for producing a metal strip. The device and the method allow adjusting or modifying the casting gap between the casting rolls during the ongoing operation, thereby having an influence on the strip thickness and the strip profile of the produced metal strip.

主权项

1. A continuous casting device for positioning at least one of two casting rolls in a continuous casting process for producing metal strip comprising:
at least one frame element, at least one pair of lifting elements for each casting roll to be positioned, each lifting element rotatably mounted at a first end about a fixed first axis of rotation disposed on the at least one frame element, wherein the first axes of rotation of the lifting elements have a common first longitudinal axis, for each lifting element, a lifting cylinder disposed on the at least one frame element, wherein the lifting cylinder acts on a second end of the respective lifting element and is therefore connected in an articulated manner, at least one seating arrangement for each lifting element accommodating at least one bearing arrangement to rotatably mount one end of the casting roll to be positioned, wherein the at least one seating arrangement is disposed on an upper side of the lifting element, and for each lifting element, a lever stop disposed on the at least one frame element, wherein a contact surface disposed on an underside of the respective lifting element is in contact with a stop surface of the respective lever stop at least when the respective lifting cylinder is in an idle position.