Work Rolls

Work rolls are the direct-contact rolls that shape the steel strip or plate during the rolling process. VSAG sources work rolls from certified Chinese manufacturing partners with extensive metallurgical expertise, providing rolls optimised for surface quality, wear resistance, and thermal fatigue resistance across a broad range of hot and cold rolling applications.

• Hot Strip Mills (HSM)
• Cold Rolling Mills (CRM)
• Plate Mills
• Section Mills
• Bar & Rod Mills
• Skin Pass Mills

• Consistent surface finish on rolled product
• Extended campaign life reducing changeover frequency
• High wear resistance in demanding hot rolling conditions
• Tailored hardness profiles for each stand position
• Full dimensional inspection and certification included

1. 01

   Alloy design and melt preparation to customer specification

2. 02

   Centrifugal casting or forging of roll body

3. 03

   Rough machining and stress relief heat treatment

4. 04

   Precision grinding to final dimensions and surface finish

5. 05

   Hardness mapping, ultrasonic testing, and surface inspection

6. 06

   Final dimensional report and material certificate issued

Documents available upon enquiry. Contact us to request technical documentation.

What lead time should I expect?

Standard rolls typically ship within 10–14 weeks from order confirmation. Complex custom specifications may require 16–20 weeks.

Do you offer roll reconditioning?

Yes. VSAG supports complete roll management including reconditioning through our roll grinding machine partners.

Can you match an existing roll specification?

Yes. Send us a worn roll or existing material certificate and we will reverse-engineer the specification with our manufacturing partners.