Precision Shape Correction Levelers and Roll Grinding

Levelers and straighteners in general are dirty machines; they don’t create dirt, they just collect it off the strip. Scale, oxide, dust, etc. gets deposited on the rolls and accumulates in the lower backup bearing area.

Principles of Shape Correction for flat rolled strip and the equipment it takes to do the job! Difference between a Flattener, Straightener, and Leveler…

Principles of Shape Correction for flat rolled strip and the equipment it takes to do the job! To correct shape, we need to know the physical properties of the material

Principles of Shape Correction for flat rolled strip and the equipment it takes to do the job! Virtually all shape defects in a flat rolled strip are caused by non-uniform dimensions and most can be corrected.

Various options and features can be added to Machine Concepts levelers to further enhance both the leveling process and maintenance operations.

New work rolls, intermediate rolls and repair/reconditioning services for multi-roll levelers, tension levelers and straighteners. Machine Concepts recognizes the need for work roll replacement and/or reconditioning to minimize downtime. We have highly trained personnel with thorough knowledge of work roll design utilizing high-end equipment for all your precision roll service needs.

The AutoFlat® system reads the shape of the strip as it leaves the leveler and by closed loop control automatically adjusts roll bending to achieve and maintain a flat strip. The AutoFlat® system relieves the operator from adjusting the roll bending on the leveler.

The G3N is a specialty leveler typically built for existing coil to coil lines where there is limited space available. It is available as either a lift out or slide out design so the leveler can be removed from the line for cleaning and service.

The G3DC leveler provides the ability to easily remove the entire cassette for cleaning, service, exchange, etc. The G3DC requires either a docking station or exchange system to remove the cassette.

The G3CC leveler provides the ability to easily remove the cassette for cleaning, maintenance, exchange, etc. The lower bolster is actually a motor driven cart that supports the cassette and rolls in and out of the leveler frame.