Delta Steel Technologies Unveils Independent Drive Retrofit for Roller Levelers

Dallas, TX  Delta Steel Technologies is raising the bar in flat-rolled metal processing with its new Independent Drive Retrofit Solution for roller levelers. This upgrade replaces traditional mechanical drive systems with individually powered work rolls, giving customers better precision, efficiency, and reliability.

Moving Beyond Mechanical Limits

Most roller levelers use a central drive shaft, gear trains, and couplings to power the rolls. These parts cause torque loss, backlash, and uneven roll performance. Over time, they increase wear, raise maintenance costs, and limit the machine’s ability to handle advanced high-strength steels or specialty alloys.

Delta’s Independent Drive Solution changes that. Each roll has its own motor. This direct power eliminates gears and shafts, removing weak points in the system.

Key Benefits of the Retrofit

  • More Torque Control – Each roll delivers consistent penetration and elongation.

  • Better Flatness – Edge wave, center buckle, and coil memory are corrected with higher precision.

  • Energy Savings – Power goes straight to the roll, reducing losses.

  • Less Maintenance – No gear trains, shafts, or universal joints to wear out.

  • Material Flexibility – Handles AHSS, stainless, aluminum, and more.

  • Long-Term Value – Modernizes existing equipment and extends service life.

Why Retrofit with Delta?

For service centers and producers, this retrofit is a smart way to improve performance without replacing an entire line. It lowers operating costs, increases uptime, and produces the flatness required for today’s demanding materials.

“Our customers face constant pressure to improve quality and productivity while cutting downtime,” said a Delta Steel Technologies spokesperson. “This retrofit gives them a modern solution that breathes new life into their equipment and prepares them for the future.”

📌 Learn More
Find out how Delta’s Independent Drive Retrofit can improve your leveling operations. Contact us at main@deltasteeltech.com or visit www.deltasteeltech.com/contact