SKF Backup Rollers Launched For Levelling Machines
Bronx Engineering has partnered with SKF to launch a range of energy-efficient replacement back-up rollers for use with all existing Bronx precision-levelling machines. Featuring SKF bearing technology, the replacement rollers have been developed for use in levelling systems for ferrous and non-ferrous strip or sheet materials, offering high levels of performance and long-term reliability.
Bronx levelling machines are used to level hot and cold rolled steel, coated steel, stainless steel and aluminium, with the strip or sheet materials being passed through a series of precision work rolls to remove shape imperfections produced during the initial steel manufacturing process. The Backup rollers play a crucial role in this process by supporting and guiding the work rolls. Over time, these rollers can gradually wear and require replacement, to avoid defects being induced in the finished steel products.
The newly launched range of replacement energy efficient Backup rollers has been developed by Bronx. Each unit features a single-piece outer ring to minimise run-out, with a profiled contact area to eliminate stress peaks and tram lines on the work rolls, and thus on the finished steel materials. By incorporating the latest SKF bearing technology, the Backup rollers provide a long and trouble-free operating life for users of Bronx Precision Levellers, as well as maximised productivity and reduced operating costs.
The Backup rollers also use specially developed hydrodynamic seals that help to reduce lip seal temperature by up to 35 per cent and frictional torque by over 20 per cent. This enables them to last up to three times longer than conventional lip seals and protects each Backup bearing from the ingress of contaminants under even the toughest operating conditions. The latest range of energy-efficient Bronx Backup rollers are suitable for all Bronx levelling machines, regardless of age, and are available direct from Bronx for worldwide distribution.
Bronx levelling machines are used to level hot and cold rolled steel, coated steel, stainless steel and aluminium, with the strip or sheet materials being passed through a series of precision work rolls to remove shape imperfections produced during the initial steel manufacturing process. The Backup rollers play a crucial role in this process by supporting and guiding the work rolls. Over time, these rollers can gradually wear and require replacement, to avoid defects being induced in the finished steel products.
The newly launched range of replacement energy efficient Backup rollers has been developed by Bronx. Each unit features a single-piece outer ring to minimise run-out, with a profiled contact area to eliminate stress peaks and tram lines on the work rolls, and thus on the finished steel materials. By incorporating the latest SKF bearing technology, the Backup rollers provide a long and trouble-free operating life for users of Bronx Precision Levellers, as well as maximised productivity and reduced operating costs.
The Backup rollers also use specially developed hydrodynamic seals that help to reduce lip seal temperature by up to 35 per cent and frictional torque by over 20 per cent. This enables them to last up to three times longer than conventional lip seals and protects each Backup bearing from the ingress of contaminants under even the toughest operating conditions. The latest range of energy-efficient Bronx Backup rollers are suitable for all Bronx levelling machines, regardless of age, and are available direct from Bronx for worldwide distribution.
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