Abstract: A universal rolling mill stand with horizontal and vertical rolls, adjustably supported in two parallel roll posts is disclosed. The universal rolling mill stand enables a simple construction and operational process if the horizontal rolls are received, without the help of installation pieces in bearings disposed in the roll posts 3, operator side roll post with the bearings face away from the drive elements and can be moved away in rolling axis direction of the horizontal rolls, from the other roll post. Vertical rolls, supported in adapters, are slid into guide frames solidly connected with the roll posts.

Abstract: A method for cooling of profiled rolled material hot rolled in roll stands, especially rails on a cooling bed by natural convection or by forced air cooling, which includes conveying the rails across the cooling bed with the rail heads oriented downwards. The apparatus for effecting the method includes a cooling bed having support elements which support the rails in a suspended state with the rail heads oriented downwards.