EP1225992B1 - Strip-casting machine for producing a metal strip - Google Patents

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EP1225992B1
EP1225992B1 EP00964204A EP00964204A EP1225992B1 EP 1225992 B1 EP1225992 B1 EP 1225992B1 EP 00964204 A EP00964204 A EP 00964204A EP 00964204 A EP00964204 A EP 00964204A EP 1225992 B1 EP1225992 B1 EP 1225992B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
    • B22D11/00—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths
    • B22D11/06—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths into moulds with travelling walls, e.g. with rolls, plates, belts, caterpillars
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
    • B22D11/00—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths
    • B22D11/06—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths into moulds with travelling walls, e.g. with rolls, plates, belts, caterpillars
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    • B22D11/066—Side dams
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
    • B22D11/00—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths
    • B22D11/06—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths into moulds with travelling walls, e.g. with rolls, plates, belts, caterpillars
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    • B22D11/068—Accessories therefor for cooling the cast product during its passage through the mould surfaces
    • B22D11/0682—Accessories therefor for cooling the cast product during its passage through the mould surfaces by cooling the casting wheel
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
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  • the invention relates to a strip casting machine for production a metal strip, with two side by side, a casting gap forming casters and with side seals on both sides each of the casters has a sealing plate that can be attached to the casters on the front have, the respective sealing plate in such a way to the two
  • the end of the casters can be moved in that one is heated in it Operating condition very precise support on the end faces of the casting rolls is made possible.
  • a generic strip casting machine in a generic strip casting machine according to EP-A-0 714 716 consists of the device for the side sealing of the casting rolls refractory sealing plates, each against two on the same side end faces of the casting rolls are pressed and with them This prevents the one that is filled between the casting rolls Steel melt can flow away to the side, but like in a conventional one Chill creates a metal bath.
  • These sealing plates are during the pressure due to the rotating castors causing frictional wear exposed and this with a arising from the metal bath intense heat.
  • the sealing plates are with a pressure device connected, which is constructed in such a way that an inevitable disadvantage Wear pattern on the sealing plates arises. It remains one of the Main problems with such a casting machine that the Side seals a secure seal during the entire casting time have to offer.
  • JP 4-224052 A is in a Belt casting machine with two casting rolls known to the friction forces between a sealing plate and the end walls of the casters and then change the contact pressure on the sealing plate. hereby asymmetrical wear on the sealing plate should be reduced and the risk of leakage of molten metal is prevented become.
  • the contact pressure is exerted by three hydraulic cylinders transfer the sealing plate.
  • the sealing plate is rigid in an axial direction guided in a guide sleeve, which is disadvantageous.
  • the sealing plate for the two casting rolls consists of one upper and a lower part.
  • the lower sealing plate part becomes significant higher pressure against the gusset on the face of the two Casting rollers pressed as the upper part.
  • the upper sealing plate part will pressed against the rollers by means of three cylinders.
  • the applied cylinder pressure is evenly distributed on all cylinders.
  • the wear pattern the sealing plate is inevitably uneven, even if a so-called Spring return for the individual pressure cylinder as restoring force is provided. The risk of leakage due to premature wear the sealing plate remains high.
  • Document EP 0 692 330 B1 deals with strip casting between two casting rolls, the end faces of which are by means of sealing walls are sealed.
  • the friction conditions measured and with specified settings compared. With the comparison results at least one Controlled casting parameters.
  • the position of the closing wall can also controlled by the size of the friction conditions.
  • the closure wall is held by an arrangement which is connected to an in Rollable main carriage and a secondary carriage exists, which is guided horizontally on the main slide.
  • the closure wall In order to the closure wall can be adjusted in two levels to the pressure or the forces on the closure wall in vertical and horizontal To measure direction.
  • this measuring arrangement does not eliminate the Danger of leaks in the closing walls due to uneven Wear.
  • EP 0 698 433 B1 is a double roll continuous casting machine with pressed side walls for continuous casting described thin metal strips.
  • the side walls are with a Pressure plate and a support plate connected so that the side walls in axial direction to the casting rolls and perpendicular to this direction are mobile.
  • There are several between the pressure plate and the support plate Inserted compression springs that act on the side walls. Every side wall is surrounded by a cooled ring.
  • the printing plate is made by carried a carriage that is movable in the axial direction. On the The carriage has an adjustment cylinder that engages the pressure plate.
  • this previously known construction is not able to be uneven To prevent wear and tear on the side walls and the required tightness between casting rolls and side walls to ensure over several casting sequences.
  • the task is based on a strip casting machine after the to develop the genus mentioned at the beginning in such a way that with it a tightness required during the entire casting time Side seals is made possible and this when using a optimal casting roll diameter. Furthermore, it should deliver quickly and a reliable driving style after the replacement can be achieved with these side seals.
  • the object is achieved in that the respective Sealing plate can be floated in three-dimensional movement or is pressed down. As a result, even in the heated operating state very precise support on the end faces of the casting rolls enables and the wear of the sealing plate is reduced to a minimum.
  • the respective side seal attached to a support member. It is composed of the Sealing plate, a supporting frame receiving this, the latter on the latter acting adjusting means or pressing means and the floating bearing the same on the carrier element.
  • At least one of the casters to align your end faces as evenly as possible relative to each other and / or to the sealing plate is in particular axially alignable.
  • This strip casting machine according to the invention results in an optimal one Side sealing of the casting rolls, which is also a flawless and Permanent functionality over the entire casting time with large Casting rolls in the diameter range of over one meter.
  • FIG. 1 shows a strip casting machine 20 one in a continuous Casting process producible metal strip 15, in particular one Steel strip.
  • This belt casting machine 20 is on an indicated Steel structure 12 and is from a standing vessel above it supplied with molten metal, as is the case with conventional continuous casting plants is known.
  • the distributor vessel expediently points a pouring opening which can be closed with a stopper or the like through which the melt can flow.
  • this tape casting machine 20 has two main ones Casting rollers 22, 24 arranged in parallel next to one another with approximately horizontal course of the axis of rotation, with one on each end Side seal 25 can be pressed, whereby a completely closed Opening is formed with a casting gap open towards the bottom.
  • the Casting rolls 22, 24 are on both sides of a machine stand 32 rotatably mounted and driven by one motor each.
  • the on an indicated steel structure 12 or the like standing strip casting machine 20 is enclosed by a housing 30, so that this strip casting with a protective gas, sealed from the air, can be done.
  • On the top of the housing 30 are to the opening or closing sliding doors 35 available.
  • These side seals 25 each have a pressing means Sealing plate 61 which can be pressed onto the end of the casting rollers 22, 24 that create a mechanical seal.
  • These triangular, sealing plates 61 made of a refractory material cover approximately the upper part of the end faces 22 ', 24' of the casting rolls.
  • the respective sealing plate 61 is attached to the two Equilateral end faces 22 ', 24' that can be pressed with it in the heated Operating condition very precise edition on the front of the Casting rolls is enabled.
  • the respective sealing plate 61 is for this purpose by the pressing means against the casting roll end faces 22 ', 24' arranged and also via a joint means, present via a ball joint 81, floating, around a constant one Contact pressure and an exact parallel arrangement of their sealing surface 61 'to the two end faces of the To achieve casting rolls.
  • the pressing means has at least one, preferably approximately three pressure cylinder 71, adjustable at right angles to the sealing plate 61, each with one Piston 72, which in the manner of a three-point support over a Support frame 64, 65 an approximately constant controllable contact pressure exert on the respective sealing plate 61, these pressure cylinders 71 expediently due to the arrangement of the Casting rolls approximately triangular sealing plate 61 each in one their corner areas.
  • the support frame 64, 65 receiving the sealing plate 61 is via articulated connections 66, 67 mounted on a connecting plate 80, which in turn floating through the ball joint 81 on the carrier element 41, 41 ' is held, the support frame 64, 65 via an elastic connection, namely an adjustable tension spring 68 with anchor, between it and the connecting plate 80 permanently to the pistons 72 of the pressing means is pressed.
  • the articulations are approximate of one horizontally and a vertically arranged articulated lever 66, 67 formed, these articulated levers 66, 67 at one end on the support frame 64 and at the other end to the connecting plate 80 as well are spherically mounted so that the sealing plate 61 is parallel to the connecting plate 80 can move in three directions. With this optimal storage of the sealing plate 61 can definitely clamp or locking them even when the whole is warmed Side sealing can be excluded permanently.
  • a protruding centering pin 82 is located at the ball joint 81 provided, by means of which the carrier element 41 is centered the device 86 can be accomplished.
  • An eccentric 83 or The like enables vertical centering of the side seal 25 to the support arm 41.
  • a flexible holding element 84 is between the connecting plate 80 and the head part 41 'of the support element 41 are provided.
  • the side seals 25 holding support member 41 belongs to a manipulator 40, by means of the the respective side seal to the casting rollers 22, 24 on or can be led away.
  • the side seals 25 are after they are fed from the manipulator 40 into the position to the side of the casting rolls 22, 24 have been one of the casters on the machine stand 32 arranged device 85 centers and the cylinder 71 with a respective drive member connected. in the opposite sense they can Side seals 25 after the device 85 has been released from the manipulator be carried away for maintenance.
  • the device 85 is in the Stand 32 arranged; but it could also be present on the manipulator his.
  • a monitoring and control system for these side seals 25 enables an optimal setting of the sealing plate 61 pressing pressure and preventive monitoring and early detection of malfunctions, leaks or the like with an on-line Troubleshooting, especially with the sealing plate.
  • the casting roller 22 is a device for axial displacement and alignment the end faces 22 'of the casting rolls 22 to be sealed are shown to one another.
  • the casting roller 22 consists of a stationary axis 1 with Axle journal 2, which in turn is supported on a stand 3.
  • the Casting roller 22 comprises an annular support element 4, which with the cylindrical jacket 5 is connected by means of a wedge brace 6.
  • the jacket 5 is on its circumference with axially extending cooling holes 7 provided, which supply and discharge with further coolant Bores 9, 10, 11 in the support element 4, in the axis 1 and in the stand 3 stay in contact.
  • the jacket 5 and the support element 4 are with the Bearings 8 rotatably held on the axis 1 and are not one Motor / transmission device shown driven.
  • a possibly second displacement device or a printing device can also be arranged at the other end of the casting roll.
  • FIG. 5 An alternative embodiment of an adjusting device 13 is shown in FIG. 5.
  • the sheath 5 is supported on the axis 1 via support elements 4.
  • the one support element 4 ' is connected to the casing 5 and is, for example, by means of a radial bearing 18 on the axis 1, rotatably held.
  • the other support element 4 " is connected to the axis 1, wherein the cylinder jacket 5, for example an axial bearing 19 is rotatably supported on the support element 4 ".
  • Between the support elements 4 'and 4 " is an electromagnetic on the axis 1 Brake 21 arranged.
  • the end faces 22 'of the casting roll 22 to the end faces of the others -not shown- Casting roller becomes axis 1 together with the cylinder 5 shifted in the axial direction. This is done on one side axis 1, for example, as a piston-cylinder unit 27 with a return spring 28 trained adjusting device 26.
  • a printing device 29 On the other side of the Axis 1 is a printing device 29, for example, as a double acting plunger 33 is formed.
  • the adjustment device can have the same effect as a spindle drive, the printing device possible mechanical play is minimized.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a strip-casting machine (20) for producing a metal strip. Said strip-casting machine consists of a pair of casting rolls (22, 24) arranged in side-by-side parallel relation with a casting gap thereinbetween and of lateral sealing elements (25) that are provided with respective sealing plates (61) at both sides of the casting rolls (22, 24) that are pushed or pressed against the casting rolls from the front by means of pushing or pressing means. The respective sealing plate (61) is pushed or pressed against the two equilateral front faces (22', 24') of the casting rolls (22, 24) in such a manner that, in the heated operational state, it facilitates an extremely exact positioning on the front faces of the casting rolls. To this end, the sealing plate (61) is mounted in such a manner as to allow a three-dimensional displacement of the sealing plate, as if floating.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Bandgiessmaschine zur Erzeugung eines Metallbandes, mit zwei nebeneinander angeordneten, einen Giessspalt bildenden Giessrollen sowie mit Seitenabdichtungen, die beidseits der Giessrollen je eine stirnseitig an die Giessrollen anrückbare Dichtplatte aufweisen, wobei die jeweilige Dichtplatte derart an die beiden Stirnseiten der Giessrollen anrückbar ist, dass mit ihr eine im erwärmten Betriebszustand sehr genaue Auflage an den Stirnseiten der Giessrollen ermöglicht wird.The invention relates to a strip casting machine for production a metal strip, with two side by side, a casting gap forming casters and with side seals on both sides each of the casters has a sealing plate that can be attached to the casters on the front have, the respective sealing plate in such a way to the two The end of the casters can be moved in that one is heated in it Operating condition very precise support on the end faces of the casting rolls is made possible.

Bei einer gattungsmässigen Bandgiessmaschine nach der EP-A-0 714 716 besteht die Einrichtung für die Seitenabdichtung der Giessrollen aus feuerfesten Dichtplatten, die jeweils gegen zwei auf der gleichen Seite befindlichen Stirnseiten der Giessrollen angepresst werden und mit ihnen hierbei verhindert wird, dass die zwischen die Giessrollen eingefüllte Stahlschmelze seitlich wegfliessen kann, sondern wie in einer herkömmlichen Kokille ein Metallbad entsteht. Diese Dichtplatten sind während der Anpressung aufgrund der drehenden Giessrollen einem Reibungsverschleiss ausgesetzt und dies bei einer vom Metallbad entstehenden starken Hitzebelastung. Die Dichtplatten sind mit einer Anpresseinrichtung verbunden, die so konstruiert ist, dass zwangsläufig ein nachteiliges Verschleissbild an den Dichtplatten entsteht. Es bleibt somit eines der Hauptprobleme bei einer solchen Giessmaschine ungelöst, dass die Seitenabdichtungen während der gesamten Giessdauer eine sichere Abdichtung bieten müssen. In a generic strip casting machine according to EP-A-0 714 716 consists of the device for the side sealing of the casting rolls refractory sealing plates, each against two on the same side end faces of the casting rolls are pressed and with them This prevents the one that is filled between the casting rolls Steel melt can flow away to the side, but like in a conventional one Chill creates a metal bath. These sealing plates are during the pressure due to the rotating castors causing frictional wear exposed and this with a arising from the metal bath intense heat. The sealing plates are with a pressure device connected, which is constructed in such a way that an inevitable disadvantage Wear pattern on the sealing plates arises. It remains one of the Main problems with such a casting machine that the Side seals a secure seal during the entire casting time have to offer.

Bei kleineren Giessrollen-Durchmessern zwischen ca. 500 und 800 Millimetern sind entsprechend kleinere Schmalseitenabdichtungen vorzusehen. Aufgrund des kleinen Metallbadvolumens entstehen jedoch unruhige Badspiegeloberflächen. Demgegenüber sind bei Giessrollen mit grösserem Durchmesser, bei ca. 1500 Millimetern, die Badspiegeloberflächen aufgrund des voluminöseren Bades ruhiger, was vorteilhaft ist. Dagegen sind grössere und aufwendigere Seitenabdichtungen erforderlich. Durch Fertigungs- und Montagetoleranzen und unterschiedliche Erwärmung der Giessrollen durch mögliche Ablagerungen ist es möglich, dass die Dichtkanten bzw. Dichtflächen der Rollen zueinander nicht genau in Linie stehen.With smaller cast roller diameters between approx. 500 and 800 millimeters correspondingly smaller narrow side seals must be provided. Due to the small metal bath volume, however, restless ones arise Badspiegeloberflächen. In contrast, with cast rolls Larger diameter, at about 1500 millimeters, the bathroom mirror surfaces quieter due to the more voluminous bath, which is advantageous. In contrast, larger and more complex side seals are required. Through manufacturing and assembly tolerances and different heating of the casting rolls due to possible deposits, it is possible that the sealing edges or sealing surfaces of the rollers do not match each other exactly stand in line.

Aus der japanischen Offenlegungsschrift JP 4-224052 A ist bei einer Bandgiessmaschine mit zwei Giessrollen bekannt, die Reibungskräfte zwischen einer Dichtplatte und den Stirnwänden der Giessrollen zu messen und hiernach die Anpresskräfte auf die Dichtplatte zu ändern. Hierdurch soll unsymmetrischer Verschleiss an der Dichtplatte vermindert werden und die Gefahr von Leckagen von geschmolzenem Metall verhindert werden. Die Anpresskräfte werden über drei Hydraulikzylinder auf die Dichtplatte übertragen. Die Dichtplatte ist starr in einer axialen Richtung in einer Führungshülse geführt, was nachteilig ist.From Japanese laid-open patent publication JP 4-224052 A is in a Belt casting machine with two casting rolls known to the friction forces between a sealing plate and the end walls of the casters and then change the contact pressure on the sealing plate. hereby asymmetrical wear on the sealing plate should be reduced and the risk of leakage of molten metal is prevented become. The contact pressure is exerted by three hydraulic cylinders transfer the sealing plate. The sealing plate is rigid in an axial direction guided in a guide sleeve, which is disadvantageous.

In dem Dokument EP 0 806 997 wird eine Zweiwalzen-Giessanlage beschrieben. Die Dichtplatte für die zwei Giesswalzen besteht aus einem oberen und einem unteren Teil. Der untere Dichtplattenteil wird mit erheblich höherem Druck gegen den Zwickel der Stirnseite der beiden Giesswalzen gepresst als der obere Teil. Der obere Dichtplattenteil wird mittels dreier Zylinder gegen die Walzen gedrückt. Der aufgebrachte Zylinderdruck ist gleichmässig auf alle Zylinder verteilt. Das Verschleissbild der Dichtplatte ist zwangsläufig ungleichmäßig, auch wenn eine sogenannte Federrückführung für den einzelnen Druckzylinder als Rückstellkraft vorgesehen ist. Die Gefahr von Leckagen durch frühzeitigen Verschleiss der Dichtplatten bleibt hoch.A two-roll casting installation is described in document EP 0 806 997. The sealing plate for the two casting rolls consists of one upper and a lower part. The lower sealing plate part becomes significant higher pressure against the gusset on the face of the two Casting rollers pressed as the upper part. The upper sealing plate part will pressed against the rollers by means of three cylinders. The applied cylinder pressure is evenly distributed on all cylinders. The wear pattern the sealing plate is inevitably uneven, even if a so-called Spring return for the individual pressure cylinder as restoring force is provided. The risk of leakage due to premature wear the sealing plate remains high.

Das Dokument EP 0 692 330 B1 befasst sich mit dem Bandgiessen zwischen zwei Giesswalzen, deren Stirnseiten mittels Verschlusswänden abgedichtet sind. Zur permanenten Ermittlung des Berührungszustandes zwischen den Stirnseiten der Walzen und den Verschlusswänden werden die Reibungsbedingungen gemessen und mit vorgegebenen Einstellwerten verglichen. Mit den Vergleichsergebnissen wird wenigstens ein Giessparameter gesteuert. Auch kann die Stellung der Verschlusswand mittels der Grösse der Reibungsbedingungen gesteuert werden. Hierzu ist die Verschlusswand von einer Anordnung gehalten, die an einem in Walzenrichtung verschiebbaren Hauptschlitten und einem Sekundärschlitten besteht, der waagerecht am Hauptschlitten geführt ist. Damit kann die Verschlusswand in zwei Ebenen justiert werden, um den Druck bzw. die Kräfte auf die Verschlusswand in vertikaler und horizontaler Richtung zu messen. Diese Messanordnung beseitigt jedoch nicht die Gefahr von Undichtigkeiten der Verschlusswände infolge ungleichmässigen Verschleisses.Document EP 0 692 330 B1 deals with strip casting between two casting rolls, the end faces of which are by means of sealing walls are sealed. For permanent determination of the state of contact between the end faces of the rollers and the closing walls the friction conditions measured and with specified settings compared. With the comparison results at least one Controlled casting parameters. The position of the closing wall can also controlled by the size of the friction conditions. For this the closure wall is held by an arrangement which is connected to an in Rollable main carriage and a secondary carriage exists, which is guided horizontally on the main slide. In order to the closure wall can be adjusted in two levels to the pressure or the forces on the closure wall in vertical and horizontal To measure direction. However, this measuring arrangement does not eliminate the Danger of leaks in the closing walls due to uneven Wear.

in einem weiteren Dokument EP 0 698 433 B1 ist eine Doppelroll-Stranggiessmaschine mit angedrückten Seitenwänden zum Stranggiessen dünner Metallbänder beschrieben. Die Seitenwände sind mit einer Druckplatte und einer Tragplatte verbunden, so dass die Seitenwände in axialer Richtung zu den Giesswalzen und senkrecht zu dieser Richtung beweglich sind. Zwischen Druckplatte und Tragplatte sind mehrere Druckfedern eingefügt, die auf die Seitenwände einwirken. Jede Seitenwand ist von einem gekühlten Ring umgeben. Die Druckplatte wird von einem Wagen getragen, der in axialer Richtung beweglich ist. Auf dem Wagen befindet sich ein Verstellzylinder, der an der Druckplatte angreift. Diese vorbekannte Konstruktion ist jedoch nicht in der Lage, eine ungleichmässige Abnutzung der Seitenwände nachhaltig zu verhindern und die erforderliche Dichtigkeit zwischen Giesswalzen und Seitenwänden über mehrere Giesssequenzen zu gewährleisten.in another document EP 0 698 433 B1 is a double roll continuous casting machine with pressed side walls for continuous casting described thin metal strips. The side walls are with a Pressure plate and a support plate connected so that the side walls in axial direction to the casting rolls and perpendicular to this direction are mobile. There are several between the pressure plate and the support plate Inserted compression springs that act on the side walls. Every side wall is surrounded by a cooled ring. The printing plate is made by carried a carriage that is movable in the axial direction. On the The carriage has an adjustment cylinder that engages the pressure plate. However, this previously known construction is not able to be uneven To prevent wear and tear on the side walls and the required tightness between casting rolls and side walls to ensure over several casting sequences.

Ausgehend von diesen Voraussetzungen wurde der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde gelegt, eine Bandgiessmaschine nach der eingangs erwähnten Gattung derart weiter zu entwickeln, dass mit ihr eine während der gesamten Giessdauer erforderliche Dichtheit bei den Seitenabdichtungen ermöglicht wird und dies bei einem Einsatz eines optimalen Giessrollendurchmessers. Ferner soll mit ihr eine schnelle Zustellung und nach erfolgter Auswechslung eine betriebssichere Fahrweise mit diesen Seitenabdichtungen erzielt werden.Based on these requirements, the present invention the task is based on a strip casting machine after the to develop the genus mentioned at the beginning in such a way that with it a tightness required during the entire casting time Side seals is made possible and this when using a optimal casting roll diameter. Furthermore, it should deliver quickly and a reliable driving style after the replacement can be achieved with these side seals.

Die Aufgabe ist erfindungsgemäss dadurch gelöst, dass die jeweilige Dichtplatte in dreidimensionaler Bewegung schwimmend anstellbar oder anpressbar gelagert ist. Hierdurch wird eine auch im erwärmten Betriebszustand sehr genaue Auflage an den Stirnseiten der Giessrollen ermöglicht und der Verschleiss der Dichtplatte auf ein Minimum reduziert.The object is achieved in that the respective Sealing plate can be floated in three-dimensional movement or is pressed down. As a result, even in the heated operating state very precise support on the end faces of the casting rolls enables and the wear of the sealing plate is reduced to a minimum.

Bei einer sehr vorteilhaften Ausführung ist die jeweilige Seitenabdichtung an einem Trägerelement befestigt. Sie ist zusammengesetzt aus der Dichtplatte, einem diese aufnehmenden Tragrahmen, dem auf letzteren wirkenden Anstellmittel oder Anpressmittel und der schwimmenden Lagerung derselben an dem Trägerelement.In a very advantageous embodiment, the respective side seal attached to a support member. It is composed of the Sealing plate, a supporting frame receiving this, the latter on the latter acting adjusting means or pressing means and the floating bearing the same on the carrier element.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass wenigstens eine der Giessrollen zur möglichst planen Ausrichtung ihrer Stirnseiten zueinander und/oder zur Dichtplatte insbesondere axial ausrichtbar ist.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that at least one of the casters to align your end faces as evenly as possible relative to each other and / or to the sealing plate is in particular axially alignable.

Mit dieser erfindungsgemässen Bandgiessmaschine ergibt sich eine optimale Seitenabdichtung der Giessrollen, die auch eine einwandfreie und über die gesamte Giesszeit dauerhafte Funktionstüchtigkeit bei grossen Giessrollen im Durchmesserbereich von über einem Meter bietet.This strip casting machine according to the invention results in an optimal one Side sealing of the casting rolls, which is also a flawless and Permanent functionality over the entire casting time with large Casting rolls in the diameter range of over one meter.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung sowie weitere Vorteile derselben sind nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigt:

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einen Längsschnitt durch eine Seitenabdichtung nach Fig.1,
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einen Schnitt der Seitenabdichtung entlang der Linie III - III gemäss Fig.2,
Fig.4
eine Vorrichtung zum axialen Verschieben des zylindrischen, gekühlten Mantels einer Giessrolle auf ihrer stationären Achse und
Fig.5
eine Vorrichtung zum axialen Verschieben der stillstehenden Achse einer Giessrolle mit auf der Achse drehendem Zylindermantel.
An embodiment of the invention and further advantages thereof are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing. It shows:
Fig.1
3 shows a cross section through a strip casting machine with the side seals according to the invention,
Fig.2
2 shows a longitudinal section through a side seal according to FIG. 1,
Figure 3
2 shows a section of the side seal along the line III-III according to FIG. 2,
Figure 4
a device for axially displacing the cylindrical, cooled jacket of a casting roll on its stationary axis and
Figure 5
a device for axially displacing the stationary axis of a casting roll with a cylinder jacket rotating on the axis.

Fig.1 zeigt eine Bandgiessmaschine 20 eines in einem kontinuierlichen Giessverfahren erzeugbaren Metallbandes 15, insbesondere eines Stahlbandes. Diese Bandgiessmaschine 20 steht auf einer angedeuteten Stahlstruktur 12 und wird von einem über ihr stehenden Verteilergefäss mit Metallschmelze versorgt, wie dies bei an sich herkömmlichen Stranggiessanlagen bekannt ist. Zweckmässigerweise weist das Verteilergefäss eine mit einem Stopfen oder dergleichen verschliessbare Ausgussöffnung auf, durch welches die Schmelze abfliessen kann.1 shows a strip casting machine 20 one in a continuous Casting process producible metal strip 15, in particular one Steel strip. This belt casting machine 20 is on an indicated Steel structure 12 and is from a standing vessel above it supplied with molten metal, as is the case with conventional continuous casting plants is known. The distributor vessel expediently points a pouring opening which can be closed with a stopper or the like through which the melt can flow.

Zur Hauptsache hat diese Bandgiessmaschine 20 zwei im wesentlichen parallel nebeneinander angeordnete Giessrollen 22, 24 mit annähernd horizontalem Drehachsenverlauf, wobei an beiden Stirnseiten je eine Seitenabdichtung 25 anpressbar ist, wodurch eine rundum geschlossene Öffnung mit einem nach unten hin offenen Giessspalt gebildet ist. Die Giessrollen 22, 24 sind beidseits auf je einem Maschinenständer 32 drehbar gelagert und von je einem Motor gesteuert angetrieben. Die auf einer angedeuteten Stahlstruktur 12 oder dergleichen stehende Bandgiessmaschine 20 ist hierbei von einem Gehäuse 30 umschlossen, so dass dieses Bandgiessen mit einem Schutzgas, von der Luft abgedichtet, erfolgen kann. Auf der Oberseite des Gehäuses 30 sind zu dessen Öffnung bzw. Schliessung Schiebetüren 35 vorhanden.Basically, this tape casting machine 20 has two main ones Casting rollers 22, 24 arranged in parallel next to one another with approximately horizontal course of the axis of rotation, with one on each end Side seal 25 can be pressed, whereby a completely closed Opening is formed with a casting gap open towards the bottom. The Casting rolls 22, 24 are on both sides of a machine stand 32 rotatably mounted and driven by one motor each. The on an indicated steel structure 12 or the like standing strip casting machine 20 is enclosed by a housing 30, so that this strip casting with a protective gas, sealed from the air, can be done. On the top of the housing 30 are to the opening or closing sliding doors 35 available.

Diese Seitenabdichtungen 25 weisen jeweils eine von einem Anpressmittel stirnseitig an die Giessrollen 22, 24 andrückbare Dichtplatte 61 auf, die eine mechanische Abdichtung erzeugen. Diese dreieckförmigen, aus einem feuerfesten Material bestehenden Dichtplatten 61 decken annähernd den oberen Teil der Stirnseiten 22', 24' der Giessrollen ab.These side seals 25 each have a pressing means Sealing plate 61 which can be pressed onto the end of the casting rollers 22, 24 that create a mechanical seal. These triangular, sealing plates 61 made of a refractory material cover approximately the upper part of the end faces 22 ', 24' of the casting rolls.

Erfindungsgemäss ist die jeweilige Dichtplatte 61 derart an die beiden gleichseitigen Stirnseiten 22', 24' anpressbar, dass mit ihr eine im erwärmten Betriebszustand sehr genaue Auflage an den Stirnseiten der Giessrollen ermöglicht ist.According to the invention, the respective sealing plate 61 is attached to the two Equilateral end faces 22 ', 24' that can be pressed with it in the heated Operating condition very precise edition on the front of the Casting rolls is enabled.

Gemäss Fig.2 und Fig.3 ist die jeweilige Dichtplatte 61 zu diesem Zwekke von dem Anpressmittel gegen die Giessrollen-Stirnseiten 22', 24' verschiebbar angeordnet und ausserdem über ein Gelenkmittel, vorliegend über ein Kugelgelenk 81, schwimmend gelagert, um einen konstant bleibenden Anpressdruck und eine genaue parallele Anordnung ihrer Dichtfläche 61' zu den beiden in einer Ebene verlaufenden Stirnseiten der Giessrollen zu erzielen.According to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the respective sealing plate 61 is for this purpose by the pressing means against the casting roll end faces 22 ', 24' arranged and also via a joint means, present via a ball joint 81, floating, around a constant one Contact pressure and an exact parallel arrangement of their sealing surface 61 'to the two end faces of the To achieve casting rolls.

Das Anpressmittel weist wenigstens eine, vorzugsweise drei annähernd rechtwinklig zur Dichtplatte 61 verstellbare Anpresszylinder 71 mit je einem Kolben 72 auf, welche in der Art einer Dreipunktauflage über einen Tragrahmen 64, 65 einen annähernd konstanten steuerbaren Anpressdruck auf die jeweilige Dichtplatte 61 ausüben, wobei diese Anpresszylinder 71 zweckmässigerweise die aufgrund der Anordnung der Giessrollen annähernd dreieckförmige Dichtplatte 61 jeweils in je einem ihrer Eckbereiche beaufschlagen.The pressing means has at least one, preferably approximately three pressure cylinder 71, adjustable at right angles to the sealing plate 61, each with one Piston 72, which in the manner of a three-point support over a Support frame 64, 65 an approximately constant controllable contact pressure exert on the respective sealing plate 61, these pressure cylinders 71 expediently due to the arrangement of the Casting rolls approximately triangular sealing plate 61 each in one their corner areas.

Der die Dichtplatte 61 aufnehmende Tragrahmen 64, 65 ist über Gelenkverbindungen 66, 67 an einer Verbindungsplatte 80 gelagert, die ihrerseits durch das Kugelgelenk 81 am Trägerelement 41, 41' schwimmend gehalten ist, wobei der Tragrahmen 64, 65 über eine elastische Verbindung, namentlich eine einstellbare Zugfeder 68 mit Anker, zwischen ihm und der Verbindungsplatte 80 permanent an die Kolben 72 der Anpressmittel angedrückt ist. Die Gelenkverbindungen sind von je einem annähernd horizontal und einem vertikal angeordneten Gelenkhebel 66, 67 gebildet, wobei diese Gelenkhebel 66, 67 am einen Ende am Tragrahmen 64 und am anderen Ende an der Verbindungsplatte 80 ebenfalls sphärisch gelagert sind, so dass sich die Dichtplatte 61 parallel zur Verbindungsplatte 80 in drei Bewegungsrichtungen bewegen lässt. Mit dieser optimalen Lagerung der Dichtplatte 61 kann auf jeden Fall ein Klemmen oder Sperren derselben auch im erwärmten Zustand der gesamten Seitenabdichtung dauerhaft ausgeschlossen werden.The support frame 64, 65 receiving the sealing plate 61 is via articulated connections 66, 67 mounted on a connecting plate 80, which in turn floating through the ball joint 81 on the carrier element 41, 41 ' is held, the support frame 64, 65 via an elastic connection, namely an adjustable tension spring 68 with anchor, between it and the connecting plate 80 permanently to the pistons 72 of the pressing means is pressed. The articulations are approximate of one horizontally and a vertically arranged articulated lever 66, 67 formed, these articulated levers 66, 67 at one end on the support frame 64 and at the other end to the connecting plate 80 as well are spherically mounted so that the sealing plate 61 is parallel to the connecting plate 80 can move in three directions. With this optimal storage of the sealing plate 61 can definitely clamp or locking them even when the whole is warmed Side sealing can be excluded permanently.

Ausserdem ist beim Kugelgelenk 81 ein vorstehender Zentrierzapfen 82 vorgesehen, mittels dem eine Zentrierung des Trägerelementes 41 zu der Einrichtung 86 bewerkstelligt werden kann. Ein Exzenter 83 oder dergleichen ermöglicht eine Vertikalzentrierung der Seitenabdichtung 25 zum Tragarm 41. Ein flexibles Halteelement 84 ist zwischen der Verbindungsplatte 80 und dem Kopfteil 41' des Trägerelementes 41 vorgesehen. Eine Anschlagschraube 86 an diesem Kopfteil 41' begrenzt den Schwenkbereich der Platte 80.In addition, a protruding centering pin 82 is located at the ball joint 81 provided, by means of which the carrier element 41 is centered the device 86 can be accomplished. An eccentric 83 or The like enables vertical centering of the side seal 25 to the support arm 41. A flexible holding element 84 is between the connecting plate 80 and the head part 41 'of the support element 41 are provided. A stop screw 86 on this head part 41 'limits the Plate 80 swivel range.

In Fig.1 ist ferner noch verdeutlicht, dass das die Seitenabdichtungen 25 haltende Trägerelement 41 einem Manipulator 40 zugehört, mittels dem die jeweilige Seitenabdichtung seitlich zu den Giessrollen 22, 24 zu- bzw. weggeführt werden kann. Die Seitenabdichtungen 25 werden, nachdem sie vom Manipulator 40 in die Stellung seitlich der Giessrollen 22, 24 zugeführt worden sind, von einer am Maschinenständer 32 der Giessrollen angeordneten Einrichtung 85 zentriert und deren Zylinder 71 mit einem jeweiligen Antriebsorgan verbunden. im umgekehrten Sinne können die Seitenabdichtungen 25 nach dem Lösen der Einrichtung 85 vom Manipulator für die Wartung weggeführt werden. Die Einrichtung 85 ist in dem Ständer 32 angeordnet; sie könnte aber auch am Manipulator vorhanden sein.It is further clarified in FIG. 1 that the side seals 25 holding support member 41 belongs to a manipulator 40, by means of the the respective side seal to the casting rollers 22, 24 on or can be led away. The side seals 25 are after they are fed from the manipulator 40 into the position to the side of the casting rolls 22, 24 have been one of the casters on the machine stand 32 arranged device 85 centers and the cylinder 71 with a respective drive member connected. in the opposite sense they can Side seals 25 after the device 85 has been released from the manipulator be carried away for maintenance. The device 85 is in the Stand 32 arranged; but it could also be present on the manipulator his.

Ein Überwachungs- und Regelungssystem bei diesen Seitenabdichtungen 25 ermöglicht eine optimale Einstellung der auf die Dichtplatte 61 drückenden Anpressmittel und eine präventive Überwachung und Früherkennung von Störungen, Leckagen oder ähnlichem mit einer on-line Störungsbehebung insbesondere bei der Dichtplatte.A monitoring and control system for these side seals 25 enables an optimal setting of the sealing plate 61 pressing pressure and preventive monitoring and early detection of malfunctions, leaks or the like with an on-line Troubleshooting, especially with the sealing plate.

In Fig. 4 ist eine Vorrichtung zum axialen Verschieben und Ausrichten der abzudichtenden Stirnseiten 22' der Giessrollen 22 zueinander dargestellt. Die Giessrolle 22 besteht aus einer stillstehenden Achse 1 mit Achsenzapfen 2, der seinerseits auf einem Ständer 3 abgestützt ist. Die Giessrolle 22 umfasst ein ringförmiges Stützelement 4, welches mit dem zylinderförmigen Mantel 5 mittels einer Keilverspannung 6 verbunden ist. Der Mantel 5 ist an seinem Umfang mit axial verlaufenden Kühlbohrungen 7 versehen, welche mit weiteren Kühlmittel zu- und abführenden Bohrungen 9, 10, 11 im Stützelement 4, in der Achse 1 und im Ständer 3 in Verbindung stehen. Der Mantel 5 und das Stützelement 4 sind mit den Lagern 8 auf der Achse 1 drehbar gehalten und werden von einer nicht näher dargestellten Motor/Getriebe-Einrichtung angetrieben. Zwecks ebenflächiger Ausrichtung der Stirnflächen 22' der Giessrolle 22 zu den Stirnflächen der anderen, nicht dargestellten, Giessrolle ist der Mantel 5 zusammen mit dem Stützelement 4 auf der stillstehenden Achse 1 verschiebbar angeordnet. Die Verschiebung erfolgt mit einer ringförmigen, doppelt wirkenden Kolben-Zylindereinheit 13, die sowohl dem Stützelement 4 als auch der Achse 1 zugeordnet ist und am Ende der Giessrolle 22 eingebaut ist. Ein Kolbenring 14 am Stützelement 4 greift mit Abstand in eine umlaufende Nut 16 der Achse 1 ein, so dass beidseits des Kolbenringes 14 Zylinderkammern 17 entstehen, die jeweils mit einem Druckmedium über Druckleitungen mit Drücken p1 und p2 beaufschlagt werden. Mit Hilfe eines Druckunterschiedes ± Δp wird eine axiale Verschiebung des Stützelementes 4 und damit der Stirnseite 22' der Giessrolle 22 um bspw. 8 mm jeweils zur einen oder anderen Seite bewirkt. Eine ggfs. zweite Verschiebeeinrichtung oder eine Druckeinrichtung kann auch am anderen Gießrollenende angeordnet sein.4 is a device for axial displacement and alignment the end faces 22 'of the casting rolls 22 to be sealed are shown to one another. The casting roller 22 consists of a stationary axis 1 with Axle journal 2, which in turn is supported on a stand 3. The Casting roller 22 comprises an annular support element 4, which with the cylindrical jacket 5 is connected by means of a wedge brace 6. The jacket 5 is on its circumference with axially extending cooling holes 7 provided, which supply and discharge with further coolant Bores 9, 10, 11 in the support element 4, in the axis 1 and in the stand 3 stay in contact. The jacket 5 and the support element 4 are with the Bearings 8 rotatably held on the axis 1 and are not one Motor / transmission device shown driven. For the purpose of planar alignment of the end faces 22 'of the casting roll 22 to the The end face of the other casting roll, not shown, is the jacket 5 slidable together with the support element 4 on the stationary axis 1 arranged. The displacement takes place with an annular, double-acting piston-cylinder unit 13, both the support element 4 and assigned to axis 1 and at the end of the casting roll 22 is installed. A piston ring 14 on the support element 4 engages at a distance in a circumferential groove 16 of axis 1, so that on both sides of the piston ring 14 cylinder chambers 17 arise, each with a Pressures p1 and p2 are applied to the pressure medium via pressure lines become. With the help of a pressure difference ± Δp there is an axial displacement of the support element 4 and thus the end face 22 'of Casting roller 22 caused by 8 mm to one side or the other. A possibly second displacement device or a printing device can also be arranged at the other end of the casting roll.

Eine alternative Ausbildung einer Verstelleinrichtung 13 ist in Fig. 5 dargestellt. Auf der stillstehenden Rollenachse 1 ist der zylindrische gekühlte Mantel 5 gezeigt mit seinen Kühlbohrungen 7. Der Mantel 5 ist über Stützelemente 4 auf der Achse 1 abgestützt. Das eine Stützelement 4' ist mit dem Mantel 5 verbunden und ist bspw. mittels eines Radiallagers 18 auf der Achse 1, drehbar gehalten. Das andere Stützelement 4" ist mit der Achse 1 verbunden, wobei der Zylindermantel 5 bspw. mittels eines Axiallagers 19 drehbar auf dem Stützelement 4" abgestützt ist. Zwischen den Stützelementen 4' und 4" ist auf der Achse 1 eine elektromagnetische Bremse 21 angeordnet. Zwecks ebenflächiger Ausrichtung der Stirnseiten 22' der Giessrolle 22 zu den Stirnseiten der anderen -nicht dargestellten- Giessrolle wird die Achse 1 zusammen mit dem Zylinder 5 in axialer Richtung verschoben. Hierzu greift an der einen Seite der Achse 1 eine bspw. als Kolben-Zylinder-Einheit 27 mit Rückstellfeder 28 ausgebildete Verstelleinrichtung 26 an. Auf der anderen Seite der Achse 1 befindet sich eine Druckeinrichtung 29, die bspw. als doppelt wirkender Plunger 33 ausgebildet ist. Die Verstelleinrichtung kann gleichwirkend als Spindelantrieb ausgebildet sein, wobei die Druckeinrichtung eventuelles mechanisches Spiel minimiert. An alternative embodiment of an adjusting device 13 is shown in FIG. 5. On the stationary roller axis 1 is the cylindrical cooled one Sheath 5 shown with its cooling holes 7. The sheath 5 is supported on the axis 1 via support elements 4. The one support element 4 'is connected to the casing 5 and is, for example, by means of a radial bearing 18 on the axis 1, rotatably held. The other support element 4 " is connected to the axis 1, wherein the cylinder jacket 5, for example an axial bearing 19 is rotatably supported on the support element 4 ". Between the support elements 4 'and 4 "is an electromagnetic on the axis 1 Brake 21 arranged. For flat alignment the end faces 22 'of the casting roll 22 to the end faces of the others -not shown- Casting roller becomes axis 1 together with the cylinder 5 shifted in the axial direction. This is done on one side axis 1, for example, as a piston-cylinder unit 27 with a return spring 28 trained adjusting device 26. On the other side of the Axis 1 is a printing device 29, for example, as a double acting plunger 33 is formed. The adjustment device can have the same effect as a spindle drive, the printing device possible mechanical play is minimized.

Die Erfindung ist mit den oben erläuterten Ausführungsbeispielen ausreichend dargetan. Sie liesse sich jedoch noch in anderen Varianten darstellen. So könnte eine Seitenabdichtung 25 vorgesehen sein, die eine mechanische Anstellung und/oder eine magnetische Abdichtung beinhaltet.The invention is sufficient with the exemplary embodiments explained above demonstrated. However, it could also be represented in other variants. So a side seal 25 could be provided, the one includes mechanical adjustment and / or a magnetic seal.

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  1. Strip-casting machine for producing a metal strip, with two casting rolls (22, 24), which are arranged adjacent to one another and form a casting gap, as well as with lateral seals (25), which have at either end of the casting rolls (22, 24) a respective sealing plate (61) pressable at the end face against the casting rolls, wherein the respective sealing plate (61) is pressable against the two end faces (22', 24') of the casting rolls (22, 24) in such a manner that in the heated operating state a very precise contact with the end faces of the casting rolls is made possible by it, characterised in that the sealing plate (61) placeable or pressable against the casting rolls (22, 24) is mounted to be floating in a three-dimensional movement direction.
  2. Strip-casting machine according to claim 1, characterised in that each lateral seal (25) is connected with a respective carrier element (41) and consists of the sealing plate (61), a carrier frame (64, 65) receiving this, an adjusting or pressing means acting on the latter and the floating mounting of the same at the carrier element (41).
  3. Strip-casting machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the pressing means comprises at least one cylinder (71), preferably three cylinders (71) controlled independently of one another, which exert by their pistons (72) a controllable pressing pressure on the respective sealing plate (61) as a single point contact or as a mufti-point contact.
  4. Strip-casting machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the adjusting means comprises at least one cylinder (71), preferably three cylinders (71) controlled independently of one another, which produce by their pistons (72) a controllable, optionally contactless adjusting position of the respective sealing plate relative to the end faces of the casting rolls.
  5. Strip-casting machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the carrier frame (64, 65) receiving the sealing plate (61) is mounted by way of articulated connections (66, 67) at a connecting plate (80), which is held in floating manner by a ball joint (81) at the carrier element (41, 41'), wherein the carrier frame (64, 65) is pressed permanently against the piston (72) by way of a resilient connection (68) between the frame and the connecting plate (80).
  6. Strip-casting machine according to claim 5, characterised in that the articulated connections are each formed by an approximately horizontal and/or one or two vertically arranged articulated levers (66, 67), wherein these articulated levers (66, 67) are mounted at one end at the carrier frame (64) and at the other end at the connecting plate (80), wherein a spherical bearing is arranged at at least one end of the respective articulated lever (66, 67).
  7. Strip-casting machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the frame element (41) holding the lateral seal (25) belongs to a manipulator (40), by means of which the respective lateral seal can be moved laterally towards or away from the casting rolls (22, 24).
  8. Strip-casting machine according to claim 7, characterised in that the lateral seals (25) are centred in the setting laterally of the casting rolls (22, 24) by a device (85) arranged at a machine housing (32) of the casting rolls and the cylinders (71) thereof are connected with a respective drive element.
  9. Strip-casting machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the triangular sealing plate (61) consisting of a refractory material is acted on in the corner regions thereof by a respective cylinder (71).
  10. Strip-casting machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one of the casting rolls (22, 24) is alignable, particularly axially, for alignment of their end faces (22', 24') relative to one another as planarly as possible.
  11. Strip-casting machine according to claim 10, characterised in that the aligning device (13) comprises at least one adjusting device (26), which engages at one end of a casting roll (22) and is constructed as, for example, a hydraulic cylinder or spindle drive (27), and a pressure device (29), which engages at the other end of the casting roll (22) and is constructed as, for example, a plunger (33).
  12. Strip-casting machine according to claim 11, characterised in that the adjusting device (26) and the pressure device (29) engage at the axle (1) of the casting roll (22).
  13. Strip-casting machine according to claim 10, characterised in that in the case of a casting roll (22) comprising a stationary axle (1) and a cooled shell (5) constructed to be rotatable on this axle (1), the shell (5) is displaceable, preferably acting hydraulically, on the axle (1).
  14. Strip-casting machine according to claim 13, characterised in that the displacing device is arranged at at least one casting roll end and comprises a piston ring (14) associated with the shell (5) and an encircling groove (16), which is associated with the axle (1), for reception of the piston ring while forming two cylinder chambers (17).
  15. Strip-casting installation according to claim 13 or 14, characterised in that the cylinder chambers (17) of the displacing device can be loaded with hydraulic pressures (P1, P2) of different level.
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