Semi-continuous hot rolling of metal strip and plates

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A top opening upcoiler and uncoiler for hot rolled strip is adapted for removal of coils broadside by overhead carrying means. The upcoiler/uncoiler comprises a cylindrical housing in scroll form split on a vertical plane into larger and smaller elements. Each element of the housing is pivoted about its lower edge those lower edges being spaced, vertically from each other. An entry guide leads into the space between the lower edges of the elements. Parallel driven coil-supporting rolls at the Same elevation straddling the vertical plane and forming a continuation of the Iower end of the smaller element. Strip contacting means positioned in one housing element can be pressed against or …