PIPE MILL CENTERING UNIT Russian patent published in 2018 - IPC B21B25/02 

FIELD: technological processes.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to pipe-rolling equipment and can be used in centering devices of a rolling rod, preferably in multi-strand, for example automated, rolling mills. Centering unit of a rolling mill comprises upper and lower centering elements installed in body 1, made in the form of drums 2 and 3. Each drum is provided with multiple-pass projections 4 for centering rolling rod 5. Drums 2 and 3 are pivotally mounted on axis 6 perpendicular to rolling axis 7. Centering unit is provided with a synchronizing link in the form of gear drive 8. In each projection 4, there are passageways 9 for rolling rod 5 corresponding to pipe diameter 10. To return drums 2 and 3 to their original position, counterweight 11 is installed.

EFFECT: technical result is simplification of the centering unit while maintaining the accuracy of rolling rod centering and simplifying the control system of the centering unit.

3 cl, 2 dwg