Used Head Wrightson Hot Plate Leveler 156" x 1" | Galaxie Corporation, Wayne, Michigan, USA

This used Head Wrightson hot plate leveler is available from Galaxie Corporation. It flattens hot steel plate up to 156 inches (3,962 mm) wide and 1 inch (25 mm) thick.

It has 11 water-cooled work rolls of 9 inches (229 mm) diameter in a 6-over-5 arrangement, driven by a 365 HP DC motor. It is built for mild steel and low alloy steel at 600 to 700 °C, and comes with spare roll cartridges, a roll changing car and 22 spare work rolls.

Key Features

• 6-over-5 roll arrangement with water-cooled work rolls
• Two 12 HP screwdown drives, driven through worm reducers with 9 inch movement
• Double helical gear box
• Upper and lower spare roll cartridge assemblies
• Roll changing car included
• 22 spare work rolls included

Technical Specifications

• Make: Head Wrightson
• Year: 1976
• Stock number: 605573
• Material grade: Mild steel and low alloy steel
• Working temperature: 600–700 °C
• Maximum plate width: 156 in (3,962 mm)
• Maximum plate thickness: 1 in (25 mm)
• Number of work rolls: 11
• Roll arrangement: 6 over 5
• Work roll size: Ø9 in (229 mm) x 156 in (3,962 mm) face
• Additional roll size: Ø9.25 in (235 mm) x 63.25 in (1,118 mm) face
• Roll cooling: Water cooled
• Main drive: 365 HP motor, 1,000 rpm, 440 V DC
• Screwdown: 2 x 12 HP drives, top driven through 9 in movement worm reducers

Applications

• Flattening hot steel plate after rolling
• Levelling mild steel plate in heavy plate production
• Levelling low alloy steel plate
• Plate mills and steel processing plants

Commercial Details

• Make: Head Wrightson
• Year: 1976
• Condition: Used
• Location: Wayne, Michigan, USA
• Seller: Galaxie Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

• What plate size can it level? It handles plate up to 156 in (3,962 mm) wide and 1 in (25 mm) thick.
• What materials and temperatures is it set up for? It is specified for mild steel and low alloy steel at 600 to 700 °C.
• What spares come with it? It includes upper and lower spare roll cartridge assemblies, a roll changing car and 22 spare work rolls.
• What should I ask when enquiring? Ask for photos or video of the machine, whether an inspection is possible, the condition of the rolls and DC drive electrics, exactly which spares are included, and loading and shipping arrangements.