| 1 | Function | Withdrawal and straightening of cast strand, as well as insertion of the dummy bar. |
| 2 | Location | Posterior to the strand guide in the horizontal position. |
| 3 | Type of drive | Frequency controlled AC motors via. Gear box. |
| 4 | Type of actuation of | Hydraulically. |
| 5 | No. of rollers | 5 |
| 6 | Roll material | EN 19 |
| 7 | Roller peripheral | Approx. 0.4 to 5 M/min speed. |
| 8 | Roller pressure | Applied by hydraulic cylinders |
| 9 | Hydraulic pressure | Up to 120 bar. |
| 10 | Design/Consruction | Five roll unit: Two hydraulically operated top rolls mounted on swivel arms. Fixed lower frame with two driven rolls and one idle roll. |
| 11 | Rolls | All rolls are fitted with self aligning special roller bearings mounted in ring tube housings with sealing rings and covers. |
| 12 | Drive | A.C.Motors with VVVF Drives |
| 13 | Cooling | All rolls and frames are externally water cooled. |
| 14 | Lubrication | Grease lubricated through nipples. |