Continuous casting method and to the basic setting and controlling of the roller gap of roller segments or drive roller pairs

A method and a continuous casting machine for basic setting and controlling of the roller gap (1) of roller segments (2) or pairs of drive rolls for the casting of liquid metals, particularly liquid steel, in which the roller gap (1) between two rollers (4, 5) (the fixed side is measured 6) and the loose side (7) of hydraulic piston-cylinder units (11) (with integrated electronic travel or position transmitters 12) and regulated, wherein the measurement values ​​are saved, it is easier and less time-consuming and may alternatively be in Ausrichtstand or are performed in the operatively existing continuous casting machine by using the segment lower frame (8) of the fixed side (6) and the segment upper frame (8) of the loose side (7) with a defined force on paired distance pieces (14) (with precalculated thickness 14a ) are pressed together out of the rolling column (1) and the associated measurement values ​​of the displacement or position sensor (12) to be secured.