Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a strip tension during flexible rolling of metal strip comprises a roll arrangement with at least one dancer roll, the position of said dancer roll being adjustable for controlling the strip tension of the metal strip, at least one hydraulic drive coupled to the dancer roll for adjusting the dancer roll, a hydraulic tank for hydraulic fluid, which is fluidly connected to the hydraulic drive via a hydraulic supply line, a controllable valve arrangement between the hydraulic tank and the hydraulic drive for controlling the hydraulic drive, a hydraulic pump with which the hydraulic drive is supplied with hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic tank, and at least one hydraulic pressure accumulator for temporarily storing hydraulic fluid previously delivered by the hydraulic pump, the hydraulic pressure accumulator being arranged between the hydraulic pump and the valve arrangement, wherein a pressure sensor is arranged in the hydraulic drive for determining the hydraulic pressure.

Abstract: An adjustment device for adjusting a roll in a roll support (13) of a roll stand includes a cylinder housing (2) that can be secured to a roll support (13), and a piston (1) guided to move translationally in and across the roll support. The position of the piston (1) can be determined via a travel measurement device (9) connected to a coupling rod (6) secured directly to the piston (1). The piston (1) has a guide element (3) extending from the piston head (4) into a bore in the roll rack and in the direction toward the travel measurement device (9). The coupling rod (6) is secured to the guide element (3). To reduce the sensitivity of the adjustment device to a tipping, the guide element (3) is guided in a guide opening (14) of the cylinder housing (2). A sliding guide (7) is provided for the coupling rod (6), which can be arranged on an end of a borehole (15) in the roll rack facing the travel measurement device (9).

Abstract: In a small-size rolling mill or a roll press machine, to provide a hydraulic screw-down device compatible with the plate thickness accuracy without using a hydraulic control servo valve. A hydraulic screw-down device that is comprised of a screw to move a piston arranged in a booster cylinder back and forth, and a motor that gives rotational force to the screw controlling freely the rotational angle of the screw so as to move the piston to the purpose position. A screw-down cylinder connected with the booster cylinder through piping makes a ram in the screw-down cylinder move vertically by the move of oil caused by the movement of the piston in the booster cylinder and thereby enables push-up and push-down of the mill roll.

Abstract: The active vibration damping system of a rolling mill comprises a rolling stand and an adjustment system for the bending of the rolling rolls (1, 1?) having hydraulic actuators (2\2?, 2??, 2iv) acting on the chock (20) of the rolling rolls (1, 1?) and hydraulic feeding circuits (7, 9, 11, 12) and injectors (8?, 8?, 8??, 8iv), preferably piezoelectric injectors, directly inserted into the chambers (6\6?, 6??, 6iv) of the hydraulic actuators (2?, 2?, 2??, 2iv) with the advantage of exploiting the dampening effect resulting from the high- pressure oil injection.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is directed to an electronic caliper which combines positioning and measurement in one unit without the use of hydraulics for subsea use. In certain embodiments, several attachments can be affixed to accommodate a range of measurement tasks. In a preferred embodiment, one jaw is adjustable and the other, or opposing, jaw is fixed to a mounting structure. The jaws typically allow for the removal and replacement of other attachments. In another embodiment, the unit communicates to computer software for position control, precise indication and clamping for adjustment. In a preferred embodiment, computer software displays all feedback via laptop computer on surface. The caliper is maneuvered to a position proximate an object and used to measure a predetermined physical characteristic of the object. The measurement can be displayed using a computer with control software.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for semiactive reduction of pressure oscillations in a hydraulic system of a cold or hot rolling mill or strip handling installation for iron, steel or aluminum materials has the following method steps in the stated sequence: a) detection of a pressure signal by a pressure sensor by permanent measurement of a pressure in the hydraulic system; b) determination of an alternating component of the pressure signal; c) determination of at least one manipulated variable, which varies over time, in real time with the aid of a regulator, taking account of the alternating component; d) application of the manipulated variable to at least one actuator, with the actuator changing a natural frequency of an oscillation damper which is connected to the hydraulic system, and thus reducing an amplitude of the pressure oscillations in the hydraulic system.