Specialty Guide Solutions for Long Rolling Mills

Primetals Technologies offers a comprehensive range of specialty guide solutions designed to optimize the performance of long rolling mills. Engineered for intermediate, finishing, high-speed, and reversing mill stands, these guides deliver exceptional precision, durability, and efficiency across a wide array of applications.

Solutions from Primetals include Stabilizer Entry Guides, which improve stock alignment and provide additional support; Flaw Detection Guides, designed to minimize flutter for accurate defect detection in high-speed wire rod mills; and Sizing Delivery Guides, which enable precise minor sizing for round and flat stock.

Equipped with advanced cooling and lubrication systems and available in customizable configurations, specialty guides enhance product quality, reduce maintenance requirements, and improve overall operational efficiency, ensuring reliable performance in demanding mill environments.

Specialty Guide Solutions for Long Rolling Mills

Specialty guide solutions are designed to meet the unique challenges of long rolling mills, offering precision, flexibility, and durability across various applications. These guides ensure superior product quality, operational efficiency, and long-term reliability, making them an essential component for high-performance mill operations.

Key Features of Our Specialty Guide Solutions

Specialty guides are engineered to handle the most demanding long rolling mill conditions, including intermediate and finishing mill stands, high-speed wire rod mills, and reversing mill stands. These solutions feature advanced cooling and lubrication systems and adaptable designs that ensure seamless integration into various long rolling mill setups.

Stabilizer Entry Guides Features

• Individual water cooling for statics
• Variable entry bellmouth sizes
• Individual roller gap adjustment
• Provides additional support and stabilizes stock
• Direct mount add-on for ERG Series guide
• Available in horizontal or vertical roller configurations

High-Speed Entry Guides (Flaw Detectors) Features

• Single-point symmetrical roller stop adjustment
• Pneumatic clamping for roller gap adjustment
• Variable roller force for flutter control

Sizing Delivery Guides Features

• Separate single-point symmetrical roller adjustment for front and rear rollers
• Minor sizing for round and flat stock
• Replaceable inserts

Anti-Flutter Guides Features

• Individual roller gap adjustment
• Provides support to reduce flutter in stock

Reversing Stand Guides Features

• Multi-pass design for all grooves
• Application-specific design
• Available with ERG Series roller guides

Benefits of Specialty Guide Solutions

• Improved product quality: precise roller adjustments, flutter control, and minor sizing ensure better alignment, reduced vibration, and superior rolling outcomes.
• Operational flexibility: customizable configurations, such as variable roller gap settings, replaceable inserts, and multi-pass designs, adapt to various product sizes, shapes, and mill setups.
• Increased efficiency: advanced cooling and lubrication systems, along with seamless integration into existing setups, reduce wear and maintenance, ensuring consistent performance and minimizing downtime.
• Long-term reliability: high-quality materials and robust construction enhance durability, reduce the need for frequent repairs, and extend the service life of the guides.