PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING METAL STRIP

摘要

A process and apparatus for cleaning metal strip without the use of pickling acids, including an uncoiler (1) leveller (2) and a grinder (3) for removing surface oxide from the strip. Optionally, tension is applied to the ground strip to enhance material handling and control. The ground strip may be treated with acid to remove ground surface material and to condition the strip. Such strip is suitable for many post-processing operations.