Precision Roll Cassettes for Tension Levelers in Sheet and Strip Production
Roll cassettes are the backbone of a tension leveler. They support work rolls and intermediate rolls and prevent deflection during high speed operation, which is why cassette specification decides both the precision and the durability of sheet and strip processing.
- Surface quenching up to HRC 63-65
- Chrome plating around 0.05 mm
- Hardened layer around 5 mm
- Used from automotive manufacturing to construction
Key Benefits
What a precision cassette changes.
Deflection Prevented At Speed
Supporting work and intermediate rolls prevents deflection and deformation during high speed operation, which is where flatness is won or lost.
Hardness Where It Counts
Surface quenching up to HRC 63-65 with chrome plating gives the contact surfaces the hardness needed for continuous duty.
Production Efficiency
Cassettes that hold geometry keep production efficiency up rather than forcing speed reductions to protect quality.
Where It Is Used
Industries served.
- Automotive sheet manufacturing
- Construction sheet and strip production
- Appliance panel production
- General metal sheet and strip processing
Who It Is For
- Tension leveler operators
- Maintenance teams replacing worn cassettes
- Machine builders specifying cassettes
- Buyers upgrading cassette hardness specification
Problems It Solves
- Roll deflection at high line speed
- Cassette wear reducing leveling precision
- Downtime from cassette related failures
- Inconsistent cassette quality between suppliers
Technical Features
Technical specification.
High Surface Hardness
Surface quenching reaches HRC 63-65 on the working surfaces with a hardened layer around 5 mm.
Chrome Plated Surfaces
Chrome plating around 0.05 mm lowers friction and resists wear on the contact faces.
Support Function By Design
The cassette is engineered to support work rolls and intermediate rolls as a single rigid assembly.
Specifications
Cassette dimensions follow your leveler. Surface specification is listed below.
| Surface Quenching Hardness | HRC 63-65 |
|---|---|
| Hardened Layer | Around 5 mm |
| Surface Treatment | Chrome plating around 0.05 mm |
| Function | Supports work rolls and intermediate rolls, prevents deflection |
| Operation | High speed continuous leveling |
| Industries | Automotive, construction, appliance, general metal processing |
Materials
- Alloy steel cassette frame
- Surface quenched roll bodies
- Chrome plated contact surfaces
Manufacturing Process
Cassette Survey
Roll count, diameters and cassette envelope are confirmed from drawing or sample.
Frame Machining
The cassette frame is machined so roll seats hold alignment under load.
Roll Treatment
Roll surfaces are quenched to HRC 63-65 and chrome plated.
Assembly And Verification
The cassette is assembled and roll alignment verified before packing.
Quality Control
- Hardness testing to HRC 63-65
- Plating thickness measurement
- Roll alignment inspection on assembly
- Dimensional records issued with the cassette
Customization Options
- Roll count and diameters per your machine
- Hardness and plating specification by strip material
- Quick change interface where available
- Spare cassettes for rotating maintenance
Use Guide
- Keep a spare cassette so service happens off line
- Check alignment after each rebuild
- Replace rolls within a cassette as a set
- Clean and protect cassettes removed from the line
How It Compares
Against lower specification cassettes.
| Cassettes without surface quenching | HRC 63-65 surfaces resist the wear that softer cassettes accumulate within a single campaign. |
|---|---|
| Unplated cassette rolls | Chrome plating lowers friction and protects surface quality on the strip. |
| Rebuilding in place | Exchange cassettes move the work off the critical path and restore alignment fully. |
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Read MorePrecision Roll Cassettes for Tension Levelers FAQ
What hardness do the cassette rolls reach?
Surface quenching up to HRC 63-65 with a hardened layer around 5 mm, plus chrome plating at around 0.05 mm.
What does the cassette actually do?
It supports work rolls and intermediate rolls and prevents deflection and deformation during high speed operation.
Which industries use these cassettes?
Automotive manufacturing, construction, appliance production and general metal sheet and strip processing.
Can you build to our leveler?
Yes. Send the cassette drawing or a sample with roll count and diameters and we produce to match.
Do you supply spare rolls for the cassette?
Yes, work rolls, intermediate rolls and support rolls are produced in the same shop.
What do you need to quote?
Cassette drawing or sample, roll count and diameter, line width, strip material and quantity.
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