Abstract: In the rolling of metal strip, a detector roll is used to determine variations along the width of the strip and to make sure that one lateral edge of the strip takes up a predetermined position with an individual roller on the detector roll, either the strip is moved sideways with respect to the roll or the roll is moved in the direction of its axis of rotation.

Abstract: A rolling mill stand includes a pair of spaced apart housings each defining a window having a pair of blocks projecting therein from opposite sides of the housing. A pair of horizontal work rolls are arranged one above the other and are supported in bearing chock assemblies located in the housing windows. The rolls are displaceable in the direction of their length. Roll bending forces may be applied at the ends of the rolls by hydraulic rams acting vertically between the blocks and the bearing chock assemblies. The outer end of each ram, where it engages the bearing chock assembly, includes a body which is rotatably mounted on the ram and permits relative movement between the ram and the bearing chock assembly when the rolls are displaced in the direction of their length.