APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING STRIP ACCUMULATION

Apparatus for preventing accumulation of strip between stands of a multistand hot or cold reduction mill when a strip breaks includes a curved knife blade of greater width than the strip, means for maintaining the knife in a stand-by position above the path of the strip, and means for moving the kni...

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Main Authors KOSS G,US, SCOTT J,US
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 30.07.1974
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Summary:Apparatus for preventing accumulation of strip between stands of a multistand hot or cold reduction mill when a strip breaks includes a curved knife blade of greater width than the strip, means for maintaining the knife in a stand-by position above the path of the strip, and means for moving the knife into contact with the strip to cut and reverse the direction of travel of the strip. The method consists of detecting the strip break, actuating a cutting means, cutting the strip and reversing the direction of strip travel.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19720288621