Core Function: Fabricates heavy-gauge steel purlins for agricultural building structural frames.
Corrosion Resistance: Handles thick galvanized steel designed for harsh farm environments.
Automated Operation: Microprocessor PLC control coordinates continuous feeding, punching, and cutting.
High-Precision Yield: Engine-turned rollers ensure accurate flange geometry and straight profiles.
Efficient Output: Rapid forming speeds optimize production runs for large farm projects.
Flexible Sizing: Adjustable web and flange parameters accommodate custom structural loads.
Target Application: Engineered for livestock housing, grain stores, and machinery sheds.
Agricultural structures require resilient, high-strength secondary framing capable of withstanding severe weather, internal humidity, and corrosive environments. Designed specifically for agricultural building construction, this roll forming equipment converts heavy-gauge galvanized steel coils into durable structural purlins. Integrating automated uncoiling, multi-pass leveling, hydraulic hole punching, precision roll forming, and automatic cut-off, the machine streamlines continuous production while maintaining consistent structural integrity.
Constructed on a heavy-duty welded steel base, the machinery minimizes vibration and maintains alignment during continuous high-output shifts. The forming rollers are precision-machined from high-grade alloy tool steel, heat-treated to resist surface wear and prevent dynamic scuffing of metallic coatings. An intuitive central PLC touchscreen interface lets operators easily input batch lengths, hole positions, and order quantities, reducing manual overhead and setup friction.
| Parameter Specification | Technical Value / Range |
|---|---|
| Material Thickness Range | ⚠️ 1.8 mm – 3.2 mm |
| Compatible Raw Materials | ⚠️ Heavy Galvanized Coil, Hot-Rolled Steel (Yield Strength ≤ 350 MPa) |
| Forming Speed | ⚠️ 10 – 20 m/min (excluding punching cycle) |
| Roller Station Count | ⚠️ 18 – 24 Forming Stations |
| Main Motor Power | ⚠️ 18.5 kW Dual Drive System |
| Hydraulic System Power | ⚠️ 11.0 kW High-Pressure Pump Unit |
| Length & Punch Tolerance | ⚠️ ±1.0 mm (standard continuous operation) |
| Control System Type | ⚠️ PLC with Interactive HMI Screen |
The manufacturing process begins by mounting raw steel coils onto the heavy-duty hydraulic uncoiler. Steel strip passes through a high-precision multi-roll leveling unit to neutralize internal coil tension and eliminate curvature. The flattened material then advances to the hydraulic punching station, where customized hole configurations for structural bolting are stamped into the web and flanges prior to profile shaping.
Following punching, the strip progresses through multi-stage forming rollers that incrementally shape the metal into structural profiles without micro-fracturing protective coatings. Once formed, a post-forming hydraulic cut-off shear cuts each purlin precisely to specified lengths without deformation or excessive burr, producing ready-to-install framing members for immediate job-site delivery.
Agricultural construction specifications vary widely based on regional snow loads, wind uplift conditions, and building spans. This equipment features flexible spacing adjustments to accommodate multiple web and flange dimensions on a single production line. Optional modules include dual-head uncoilers for quick material switches, specialized punching dies for custom lap joints, and automated stacking tables to optimize post-production handling.
Purlin profiles produced by this system serve as critical roof purlins and side wall girts in livestock sheds, grain storage facilities, barn structures, equipment storage units, and commercial greenhouses. Their precise dimensions and uniform pre-punched holes enable fast bolted connection on-site, accelerating building envelope assembly while reducing total construction overhead.
To guarantee operational uptime, total technical support is provided with every equipment installation. Field engineers assist with factory layout, installation, operator training, and preventative maintenance protocols. Quick-turn replacement parts and remote technical troubleshooting ensure uninterrupted operational reliability over the extended service life of the machine.
Xinnuo Roll Forming Machine Co., Ltd., established in 1995, is a leading enterprise specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, and sales of various cold roll forming equipment.
Located in Botou Economic Development Zone, the company benefits from a well-developed electromechanical manufacturing industry and a complete industrial chain...[ Read More >>]
