Calender that includes at least one supporting bracket, and a roll stack having at least two rolls. At least one axial end of each of the at least two rolls are supported by the at least one supporting bracket. A connection arrangement includes a fluid connection coupled to at least one of the at least two rolls and a drive connection coupled to at least one of the at least two rolls, and a closed housing is arranged to enclose the connection arrangement. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.