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Rolling of long products - Cages and trains

Author: Claude BATAILLE

Publication date: December 10, 2025 | Lire en français

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    1. Rolling mill cages

    The cage is the basic component of a rolling mill.

    The cylinder cage: the term "cage" used alone refers to a cylinder cage, as distinct from a pinion cage, which is a component used to distribute and transmit motion.

    1.1 Types of cages

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    1.1.1 Horizontal, vertical, or slanted cage

    The horizontal duo cage consists of two cylinders whose horizontal axes are parallel in a vertical plane. Their distance can be adjusted by positioning...

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