RFID SYSTEM AND BEARING COMPONENTS FOR ROLLING MILL

摘要

A system and method of use within a rolling facility comprising a plurality of bearing assemblies with each assembly further comprising components including liners (12,18) and chock sets (20). An RFID system utilizes RFID tags on each of the plurality of components in order to track and/or monitor characteristics of either the entire bearing assembly or individual components thereof. An RFID tag reader may be incorporated within a mill stand (10) or may include portable devices. In one embodiment, RFID tag interrogation occurs both at the mill stand and at a remote site at which bearing assembly occurs. A unique combination of bearing components can be assembled, identified and monitored during successive rolling campaigns allowing the mill operator to make adjustments toward improving the quality of rolled product.