IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO ROLLING MILLS

摘要

In a rolling mill for rolling aluminium strip, it is desirable to apply water to the rolls on the entry side of the mill. Water should be kept off the surface of the rolled strip (S) to avoid marking and, to this end, a moisture extraction device is arranged to collect moisture passing between the upper work roll (1) and its back-up roll (5). The device includes an extractor system connected to a head assembly (7) located in the cusp between the work roll (1) and its back-up roll (5) on the exit side of the mill.