Cooling Beds in Rolling Mills: Why Do They Matter?
Long steel products like rebars, rounds, flats, and structural sections, depend on the hot rolling process. Even in the final stage of rolling, the products are very hot. At this stage, handling the hot material properly is crucial to maintain its quality and structural integrity. This is where cooling beds come into picture. What exactly these cooling beds for rolling mill s are? A cooling bedis a crucial component thatremains at the end of a rolling mill. Their purpose is to receive, support, transport, and cool hot-rolled products in a controlled manner. Instead of letting the bars cool randomly, the cooling bed ensures steady and uniform cooling across the entire length and cross-section of each product. Why cooling beds matter in rolling mills? Maintaining product dimensions Hot steel can be easily bent, even its own weight can make it happen. So, if bars are simply placed on a surface without controlled handling, they can sag or warp. Cooling beds are designed ...
