Item: Work Roll
Material: Cast Iron, cast steel, steel, alloy
Weight: 100-15,000kgs
Process: Forging + Heat treatments + Machining
Application: Rolling Mills\Paper Mills\ Textile Industry\Plastic Extrusion\ Rubber Processing

Product Introduction

The work roll is an essential component used in various industrial processes, particularly in the metalworking and rolling industries. Designed to withstand high pressure and temperature, work rolls play a crucial role in achieving precision, efficiency, and quality in metal forming operations.

The primary purpose of a work roll is to apply pressure and deformation on the material being processed, such as steel, aluminum, or other metals. It facilitates the reduction of thickness, shaping, and improvingthe surface finish of the workpiece. Work rolls are typically used in rolling mills, hot strip mills, cold strip mills, and other similar manufacturing facilities.

Work rolls are usually cylindrical in shape and made from high-quality materials that can withstand heavy loads, high temperatures, and constant usage. The most common materials used for work roll construction include forged steel, cast iron, and specialty alloyed steels. These materials offer exceptional strength, toughness, and heat resistance required for the demanding operational conditions.

Product Details

Application

Rolling Mills: Work rolls are extensively used in rolling mills for metal processing.
Paper Mills: Work rolls are utilized in paper mills for papermaking and processing.

Textile Industry: Work rolls find application in textile mills for fabric manufacturing processes like calendering and embossing.

Plastic Extrusion: In plastic extrusion processes, work rolls are employed to shape and cool molten plastic materials that are extruded through a die.

Rubber Processing: Work rolls play a crucial role in rubber processing industries, such as tire manufacturing.

Manufacturing Processe
Forging + Heat treatments + Machining

Materials Standards
ANSI, ASTM, ASME, DIN, GB
Materials: Cast Iron, cast steel, steel, alloy
Quality Control
Chemical composition inspection + Dimensional inspection + Dynamic balance testing + UT testing + Visual inspection

The most generally used methods of testing given below:

Tensile testing machine
Metallographic microscope
Shock Testing Machine
Roughness meter
Balancing Machine

Advantages

Durability: Work rolls are designed to endure repeated usage under extreme pressures, ensuring long-lasting performance and minimizing downtime.
Heat Resistance: Work rolls can withstand high temperatures generated during metalworking processes, preventing premature wear and maintaining consistent performance.
Surface Finish Quality: With precise dimensions and smooth surfaces, work rolls contribute to achieving excellent surface finishes on the processed materials.
Precision and Accuracy: Work rolls are engineered with precise tolerances to ensure accurate shaping and dimensional consistency of the workpieces.
Customizability: Work rolls can be tailored to specific applications, allowing for customization based on different materials, sizes, and process requirements.

Maintenance and Serviceability: Work rolls can be serviced, repaired, or replaced when needed, providing cost-effective maintenance options.

Precision machining
5-meter CNC vertical lathe, 1250 CNC horizontal lathe, 61250 CNC horizontal lathe, CNC grinding machine, CNC lathe, CNC gantry milling machine, Floor type boring and milling machine and etc
Package
Box made of plywood and solid wood, or a solid wood fumigation free wooden box, or iron stand, or according to buyers’ request.
Delivery time
According to the quantity of the P.O. usually 45 - 60 days after the order confirmed.
After-sales Service
1 year warranty for all kinds of products except wearing parts.