ROBERT JOSEPH PONTER
Engineers in Glenshaw, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE027802E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Glenshaw, PA 15116
Professional information
Retrofit Method And Apparatus For Rolling Mills
US Patent:
4007618, Feb 15, 1977
Filed:
Mar 22, 1976
Appl. No.:
5/669171
Inventors:
Robert J. Ponter - Glenshaw PA
Assignee:
Ritter Engineering Company - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B21B 3132
US Classification:
72245
Abstract:
An apparatus and method are provided for retrofitting a hydraulic roll actuating mechanism in a screw down rolling mill. A hydraulic cylinder is fitted to the mill frame in the situs of the original screw down mechanism, and an externally threaded piston rod sleeve which coaxially extends from the hydraulic cylinder and receives the piston rod is disposed within the frame opening which originally accommodated the screw member. The piston rod sleeve is threadedly engaged with the original screw nut carried by the frame for purposes of transmitting reaction forces to the frame.