Abstract: Drive loads for a plurality of drives of a mill train for rolling rolling stock with a plurality of rolling stands each being assigned at least one drive, are adjusted essentially to a first set point value on the basis of operation of the mill train in accordance with a first pass sequence. Redistribution of drive loads is improved, by adjusting the drive loads during the rolling to a second set point value different from the first set point value based on operating the mill train in accordance with a second pass sequence different from the first pass sequence, wherein at least during the adjustment of the second set point values a feed rate of the rolling stock into the mill train is adjusted as a function of a discharge rate of the rolling stock which is arranged upstream of the mill train in the direction of mass flow.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for reducing the energy consumption of a rolling-mill installation including a one-piece or multi-piece rolling train as well as further electrical installation components which are connected to the rolling train in terms of process technology, wherein the operation of the rolling train is stopped during an unplanned rolling pause on account of a failure, and at least one of the further installation components is automatically powered down into an energy-saving mode during the rolling pause, and wherein the type of fault is identified and the likely duration of the rolling pause is determined on the basis of the type of fault.