A method of manufacturing a beam comprises rolling in a longitudinally profiled rolling process two flange pieces (6 7) such that one surface (8) of each rolled flange piece is profiled according to a predetermined thickness profile; and joining (12 13) the rolled flange pieces together via the profiled surfaces. ...

A cyclonic adaptor for fitting to a gravity-based dustcatcher (100) for a metallurgical processing plant, comprising: at least one input pipe (203), and a cyclone chamber (205) having a curved inner surface for guiding a gas flow within the interior of the cyclone chamber in a cyclonic manner, the cyclone chamber (2...

A method of cooling a material in a cooling system of a rolling mill using a cooling fluid, the method comprising the steps of: conveying, by a transportation mechanism, a length of material into the cooling system of a rolling mill; measuring, by a sensor, a speed of the length of material; comparing, by a control ...

A rolling mill stand (400) for rolling a metallic product (P') comprises, inter alia: first and second movable rails (414, 416) arranged to allow unimpeded movement of work roll chocks (506, 508) of upper and lower work rolls (504) when in an idle position during rolling operations, and replacement of the upper and ...

A stave protection system for a metallurgical furnace comprises: a stave (100) comprising upper and lower ribs (114) projecting forwardly from a front face (102) of the stave (100) and spaced apart from each other so as to define a transverse groove (112); at least one insert (200) partially located in the groove (1...