Where is the best place to support gear spindles and universal joints in steel mills for roll change?
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Main Drive spindles are usually supported in one of two places - At the roll sleeve (pod) or under the center shaft. The ideal place to support the spindle is at the roll sleeve (pod) as it makes roll insertion easier. Supporting under the shaft allows the roll sleeve to potentially "droop", making it tough to get the roll neck into the roll sleeve.