Abstract: A rolling contact bearing arrangement for two axially adjacent rollers, e.g. for use in a continuous casting plant. The rollers are each mounted via two rolling contact bearings, wherein the two central adjacent rolling contact bearings are arranged within the hollows at the inner ends of the rollers. The rotating bearing outer ring bearing the roller and the stationary bearing inner ring being supported by a common axle journal for both bearings, which is held in a supporting block. This arrangement enables the distance between two axially adjacent rollers to be minimized and the cast material or slab may sag less at this point.

Abstract: A seal arrangement for rollers which permits axial displacement of a roller and its shaft with respect to their supporting bearing. A sealing ring which is generally L-shaped in cross-section has one radial arm of the L mounted on the shaft and against the roller, to provide a seal with respect to the roller. The other arm of the L extends axially away from the roller and has an outer circumferential surface which lies closely adjacent an inner surface of the bearing housing to provide a seal with respect to the housing. Lamellar rings may be provided between the bearing housing and the sealing ring.