SOLID WHEEL AND
WHEEL DISK ROLLING MACHINE
Type DRAW
BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
Laser measuring device for contact-free determination of the wheel diameter.
Process control with automatic generation of all process parameters.
Rigid machine structure for closest tolerances.
Increased availability and productivity due to quick tool changes.
Technology for the efficient production of railroad wheels.
CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS
for outstanding service
SMS group Ring and Wheel Rolling division is highly
specialised in machines and lines for the efficient MAIN TECHNICAL DATA
production of railroad wheels. About 20 wheel rolling
machines were supplied all around the world. Over the Data of the rolled wheel (hot dimensions)
years, our market share developed to about 2/3 of all Rim diameter 700 – 1,450 mm
installations of this kind. Concentrated in SMS group’s Ring Rim width 80 – 200 mm
and Wheel Rolling division is the machine-building exper-
tise and the technology know-how of three world brand Rolling data
names for wheel rolling machines and lines: Wagner, Force of pressure roller, max. 1,800 kN
Banning and Schloemann. Force of web rolls, each max. 1,800 kN
Drive power of web rolls, each 550 kW
As the global market leader, we consider it both a duty and Force of conical lateral rolls, each max. 800 kN
a challenge to contribute to our customer’s success by Rolling speed of web rolls, max. 2.4 m/s
providing comprehensive know-how, advanced technology nominal 0.4 – 1.6 m/s
and outstanding service – now and in future.
Tool data
Web rolls, nominal diameter, max. 400 mm
Pressure roller, nominal diameter 1,400 mm
max. diameter 1,500 mm
max. height 240 mm
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MAIN FEATURES
FRONT VIEW
Advancement based on proven machine designs
Rigid machine structure, points of force application
as near as possible to the forming zones
All tools supported in antifriction bearings
Individual drive for each web roll with frequency
controlled AC-drives
All feed axes of the tools are not coupled mechani-
cally and the adjustment is co-ordinated by the ma-
chine control, displacement measurement via abso-
lute digital displacement measuring systems
integrated in the corresponding hydraulic cylinders
The process control co-ordinates 15 machine axes:
– Pressure roller: (1 x)
– Web rolls: Adjustment (2 x)
and tool displacement (2 x)
– Lateral rolls: Start rolling position (2 x),
adjustment (2 x)
and swivelling (2 x)
– Centering rolls (2 x) TOP VIEW
– Guide rolls (2 x)
Laser measuring device for contact-free
determination of the wheel diameter
Process control with automatic generation of all pro-
cess parameters depending on the set product data
All tool settings at the control desk, no setting at
the machine
Lateral rolls guided to wheel center in an optimum way
Tools arranged in cassettes for quicker tool change
Auxiliary device to facilitate handling of the web
rolls during tool change
Our proprietary technology software ROLLTECH
WHEELS ensures successful and efficient wheel
production with new or even upgraded equipment!
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SMS GROUP GMBH
Business Unit Forging Plants
Ring and Wheel Rolling
Stockumer Straße 28
58453 Witten
Germany
P 320 E · Printed in Germany
Phone: +49 2302 7098-3439
[email protected]www.sms-group.com
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