Multiple outlet finishing mill

In a singled strand rolling mill wherein a product is rolled in a finishing mill in a twist-free manner through a succession of finishing stands before proceeding to a laying head, the improvement comprising:

• said finishing stands being divided into at least first and second groups arranged respectively along first and second paths with said laying head lying on said second path;
• first diverting means for alternatively directing the product exiting from said first group either to said second path for continued rolling in said second group prior to being directed to said laying head or along a third path bypassing said second group and leading directly to said laying head;
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• second diverting means for alternatively directing product being delivered to said finishing mill either to said first path for introduction into said first group, or to said second path for introduction into said second group.