In order to optimize the lubrication of a rolling rod in a process for hot-rolling metallic, elongate hollow bodies (21) by means of the rolling rod (2), which is arranged in the hollow body and to which lubricant is applied before the hot-rolling operation, the lubricant is applied to the rolling rod in solid form.

The invention relates to a device and a method for producing a pipe (1) from a hollow block (2) which has an opening (3). The device has a rolling mill (30) for rolling the hollow block (2) via a rolling rod (21) introduced into the opening (3) of the hollow block (2), whereby the pipe (1) is produced. A retaining device (70) for retaining the pipe (1) is provided behind the rolling mill (30), and the device is further designed such that the rolling rod (21) can be drawn out of the pipe (1) after the rolling process while the pipe (1) is retained by the retaining device (70).

The invention relates to a device and a method for producing a pipe (1) from a hollow block (2) which has an opening (3). The device has a rolling mill (30) for rolling the hollow block (2) via a rolling rod (21) introduced into the opening (3) of the hollow block (2), whereby the pipe (1) is produced. A retaining device (70) for retaining the pipe (1) is provided behind the rolling mill (30), and the device is further designed such that the rolling rod (21) can be drawn out of the pipe (1) after the rolling process while the pipe (1) is retained by the retaining device (70).