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Dog Chain Cooling Bed

A Dog Chain Type Cooling Bed is an essential component in a structure rolling mill, designed for the uniform and controlled cooling of rolled metal products such as beams, angles, channels, and other structural sections. This system efficiently transfers hot rolled sections from the finishing stand to the cooling bed and facilitates their natural cooling before further processing or dispatch.


Function and Importance:

The primary function of a dog chain type cooling bed is to provide slow, uniform cooling to rolled products to prevent distortion, enhance mechanical properties, and relieve internal stresses. Proper cooling helps improve the quality and durability of the structural steel sections, ensuring compliance with industry standards.


Working Principle

The dog chain mechanism consists of a series of linked chains fitted with dogs (or pawls) that engage the rolled sections and transport them step-by-step across the cooling bed. This system works on an intermittent motion principle, allowing precise control over the movement and alignment of the material during the cooling process.


Key Features:
  • Efficient Cooling Mechanism.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction.
  • Customizable Design.
  • Automatic Material Handling.
  • Precise Alignment.
  • Integration with Rolling Mill

Advantages of Dog Chain Type Cooling Bed
  • Enhanced Product Quality: Minimizes residual stresses and ensures dimensional accuracy.
  • Energy Efficiency: Utilizes natural cooling without excessive energy consumption.
  • Reduced Operational Downtime: Low maintenance design with robust components.
  • Scalability: Can be adapted to handle different types of structural sections.
  • Automation Compatibility: Can be integrated into modern mills with automated handling systems.
Applications:
  • Steel Rolling Mills: Used for cooling I-beams, H-beams, channels, angles, and flats.
  • Structural Fabrication Units: Ensures proper cooling before further processing like cutting, drilling, and welding.
  • Heavy Engineering Industries: Supports manufacturing of heavy structural components.

The Dog Chain Type Cooling Bed is a critical component in structure rolling mills, ensuring high-quality output with controlled and uniform cooling. With its durable construction, efficient material handling, and automated features, it significantly enhances productivity and product quality in rolling mill operations. Investing in a well-designed cooling bed can lead to substantial improvements in efficiency, cost savings, and overall mill performance.