ROLLER HEARTH FURNACE FOR HEATING AND/OR TEMPERATURE EQUALISATION OF STEEL OR STEEL ALLOY CONTINUOUS CAST PRODUCTS AND ARRANGEMENT THEREOF BEFORE A HOT STRIP FINAL ROLLING MILL

摘要

The invention relates to a roller hearth furnace (1) for heating and/or temperature equilibration of continuous cast products (2), comprising a first series of rollers (13) running in the longitudinal direction (12) and a second parallel series of rollers (15) on the outlet side (14), wherein a buffer zone (16) with lifting elements (17) for the perpendicular transport of the continuous cast product (2) is arranged between the series of rollers (13, 15). Furthermore, alternative arrangements for a further process route (28) are provided.