Transfer Mechanism

a mechanism in rolling mills that is used to move rolled stock—such as billets, rails, or beams—in the lateral direction, for example, from one roller conveyor to another parallel to it. A transfer mechanism consists of a system of guide rails and endless chains or cables, to which special swinging fingers equipped with catches are fastened. When the catches encounter a rolled item, they grab and transfer it. In the reverse operation, the catches are retracted and pass freely under the rolled item.