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Modern metal fabrication relies on precision rolling mills like the laminador de 4 high
, which achieves 0.005mm thickness tolerance – 38% better than traditional 2-high systems. This configuration utilizes two work rolls and two backup rolls, reducing deflection by 72% compared to single-stand mills. Industries requiring ultra-thin materials (0.15-3mm) benefit from its 25% higher production rates through continuous variable crown control.
Advanced hydraulic gap control (HGC) systems in 4-high mills maintain ±0.8% strip thickness consistency at speeds up to 1,500 m/min. The 20-high variant excels in specialty alloys with 98.6% shape retention, while 6-high models deliver optimal balance for mid-volume production (15,000-25,000 tonnes/month). All models now integrate IoT sensors, reducing unplanned downtime by 41% through predictive maintenance algorithms.
Model | Work Roll Diameter | Backup Roll Diameter | Max Rolling Force | Energy Consumption | Price Range (USD) |
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4-High | 400-650mm | 1,200-1,500mm | 45,000 kN | 1.8 kW·h/t | $2.5M-$4.7M |
6-High | 250-400mm | 800-1,200mm | 32,000 kN | 2.1 kW·h/t | $3.8M-$6.2M |
20-High | 60-150mm | 300-500mm | 12,000 kN | 3.4 kW·h/t | $9.1M-$14M |
For aluminum foil production, 4-high mills with diamond-textured rolls achieve 0.006mm Ra surface finish. The 20-high configuration dominates aerospace titanium rolling with 99.2% profile consistency. Custom cooling systems can reduce thermal crown by 68%, while hybrid bearing arrangements extend service intervals to 18,000 operating hours.
A German automotive supplier achieved 23% material savings using 4-high mill edge drop control (ECD) technology. Post-implementation data shows:
Precision alignment systems maintain 0.01mm/m roll parallelism, critical for achieving ISO 10110-5 optical surface standards. Automated roll grinding preserves 97.4% of original surface geometry through 15-20 regrinding cycles. Vibration analysis systems detect bearing defects 600-800 operating hours before failure.
The laminador de 4 high remains central to Industry 4.0 metal production, with new installations showing 19.2% faster ROI than 20-high systems in general applications. Recent upgrades enable 0.0003mm real-time thickness adjustments using laser-assisted gap monitoring. These advancements position 4-high technology as the optimal balance between precision (20-high capability) and operational economy (6-high flexibility).
(laminador de 4 high)