Abstract: A rolling-mill stand comprises, in combination: at least two rolls (15) supported by respective mounts (16, 17) with adjustment and blocking tie rods (18, 19), supporting feet (20), and supports (20a). According to the invention, the said rolls (15) are mounted on a central module (11), whilst the corresponding mounts (16, 17), tie rods (18, 19), feet (20), and supports (20a) are mounted together in the form of two side modules (12, 13). A fast-clamping and fast-release system (21) is moreover provided for the stable but releasable connection between the said central module (11) and the said two side modules (12, 13).

Abstract: A rolling cage to produce hot rolled bars, comprising at least one pair of rolling cylinders (12, 13) mounted on their respective stands (14, 15) in which a clearance (17) (processing gap) between said cylinders (12, 13) is adjusted by a system of screws (18) and lead screws (21), and which provides for a hydraulic pre-loading system of the same cylinders (12, 13) after adjusting the said clearance (17). According to the invention, the pre-loading system of said hydraulic cylinders (12, 13) comprises a multiple number of rods (27) crossing said stands (14, 15) and capable of a relative sliding motion. Each of said rods (27) is at one extremity (28) attached to a stand (14) while the opposite extremity is equipped with a piston (29) moving inside a hydraulic cylinder (30) firmly attached to the stand (15) opposite the former, so that said rods (27) also serve the function of opposing the rolling torque.