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The patent EP2624977 was granted to Primetals Austria on Oct 28, 2015. The application was originally filed on Sep 27, 2011 under application number EP11766934A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "No Opposition Filed Within Time Limit".
Driver for steel strip coiling installation with integrated maintenance capability. The driver features a bearing region that allows the driving roller to be mounted in a fixed position, while the supporting friction roller can be accessed and maintained through a movable bearing system. The driver's maintenance mechanism includes a pivoting arm that enables the support friction roller to be accessed for cleaning and polishing operations. The driver's design enables the driving roller to be easily removed and replaced while maintaining the support friction roller, reducing maintenance downtime.

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