HANDLING OF COILED STRIP.

Strip mill coils are transferred by conveyor, car or lift equipment to the coil storage area. During the handling and storage of coils, some of the strip usually has to be scrapped due to collapse, excessive deformations and other forms of damage. Losses tend to increase with heavier coils or thinner strip. To minimize such losses it is important to identify the cause and understand the mechanics of coil deformation during various stages of …