I.Equipment Overview
The Corrugated Sheet Roll Forming Machine is specialized cold-roll forming equipment designed for the production of T-type roof panels (T-type metal roofing systems). The T-type roof panel represents a novel structural form that integrates beam and slab functions; it features a long span, light weight, ease of installation, excellent seismic performance, a modern aesthetic, and simplified waterproofing. Utilizing a continuous cold-roll forming process, the machine executes a complete workflow—including automatic loading (12T trolley), hydraulic uncoiling (12T), guided feeding, manual pre-shearing, multi-pass roll forming, servo-tracked hydraulic flying cutting, and automatic stacking (13m)—to directly produce finished T-type roof panels.
The entire line features fully automatic control via Siemens PLC and Yaskawa variable frequency drives, with operation managed through a touchscreen HMI, ensuring a fully automated, continuous workflow from uncoiling to finished product stacking. The equipment utilizes a cast-iron arch-frame gearbox transmission structure, offering high rigidity, precision, and durability. It accommodates various metal sheets—such as color-coated and galvanized steel—with thicknesses ranging from 0.3 to 0.8 mm, material strengths up to G350 MPa, and raw material widths of approximately 1220 mm, enabling the production of T-type roof panels in multiple specifications. Requiring only one operator, this machine is core equipment for manufacturers seeking to achieve large-scale, standardized, and intelligent production of roofing materials for long-span structures such as industrial plants, warehouses, garages, exhibition centers, and stadiums.
II. Core Advantages and Selling Points
(1) 12T Hydraulic Uncoiler + 12T Loading Car: Effortless Heavy Coil Loading
The system is equipped with a 12-ton hydraulic uncoiler and a 12-ton loading car, offering a maximum load capacity of 12 tons. The loading car easily transports heavy steel coils to the uncoiler station; a hydraulic internal expansion mechanism (expansion range: Φ460–Φ550mm; specification: Φ508×1300mm) securely grips the coil, while the electric drive ensures smooth uncoiling. Powered by a 7.5kW motor and 12MPa hydraulic pressure, the system delivers robust performance. This automated design for loading and uncoiling heavy coils significantly reduces manual labor intensity and greatly boosts production efficiency.
(2) Cast-Iron Arch-Frame Gearbox Drive: High Rigidity, Precision, and Durability
The machine utilizes a cast-iron arch-frame gearbox drive structure—a key advantage distinguishing it from conventional chain-driven equipment.
Compared to chain drives, gearbox drives offer superior stability, lower noise levels, higher precision, and a longer service life. The cast-iron arch-style frame undergoes tempering treatment to ensure high rigidity and excellent resistance to deformation, guaranteeing stable, high-intensity operation over the long term. The system is powered by a 15kW Siemens motor (Made-in-China), providing precise, controllable power to ensure stable and efficient processing of 0.3–0.8mm sheet metal through the 20-station forming sequence.
(3) 20–28 Station Precision Roll Forming: Accurate and Stable Cross-Sectional Dimensions
The system employs a multi-station, progressive cold-roll forming process. The metal sheet undergoes progressive cold forming across multiple stations to gradually shape the standard T-profile roofing panel. Shaft Diameter: Large-diameter (Φ75mm) forming shaft with high load-bearing capacity.
Shaft Material: 40Cr steel with quenched and tempered treatment (HB220-260), offering excellent comprehensive mechanical properties.
Roller Material: GCr15 steel with a chrome-plated surface (hardness HRC58-62), ensuring superior wear resistance and a long service life.
Multi-pass progressive forming effectively reduces material stress concentration, ensuring stable cross-sectional dimensions and precise angles.
(4) Servo-tracking hydraulic flying shear for precise, non-stop cutting
The cutting system utilizes a hydraulic flying shear controlled by a 4.4kW servo motor to achieve continuous cutting. As the profile moves at high speed, the servo system automatically tracks the movement speed and synchronizes the cut to the required length.
No need to decelerate or stop the line; offers high cutting precision and smooth cut edges.
Cutting length tolerance: ±1.0mm, far exceeding industry standards.
Hydraulic power: 11kW, providing ample cutting force.
Solenoid valves sourced from renowned Chinese brands, ensuring reliable quality.
(5) High-speed production with industry-leading capacity
The entire line integrates the full process—uncoiling, forming, cutting, and stacking—with automation. Line speed is continuously adjustable between 10 and 60 m/min to meet diverse production needs. Fully automated production requires only one operator, delivering efficiency several times higher than traditional production methods. A 13-meter automatic stacking system neatly stacks finished products, eliminating the need for manual handling and significantly reducing labor intensity.
(6) Manual pre-shear for flexible coil-end handling
Equipped with a manual pre-shear device to cut off the leading or trailing ends of the steel coil. This effectively removes irregular sections, ensuring the strip entering the main forming unit has a neat, flat end, thereby guaranteeing the precision and quality of the subsequent forming process.
(7) Siemens PLC + Yaskawa VFD: Intelligent, precise, and reliable control
The control system combines a Siemens PLC with a Yaskawa variable frequency drive (VFD) to achieve digital management and control across the entire process. Siemens PLC: Precise, reliable logic control and stable program performance
Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drive (VFD): High speed-regulation precision and rapid response, ensuring synchronized and coordinated operation across all units
German-brand uncoiler: Superior quality and smooth operation
Touchscreen HMI: Operators can set parameters—such as production speed, cut length, and production quantity—with a single touch
Equipped with real-time monitoring and fault warning systems; automatic alarms trigger upon anomalies, displaying the specific cause of the fault
Novice training: Operators can work independently after just 1–2 days of training
(8) Manual feed adjustment for flexible operation
The feeding mechanism features manual adjustment, allowing operators to flexibly position the guides according to varying sheet widths and thicknesses. This ensures the sheet enters the main forming unit accurately and maintains the correct alignment with the roll-forming system. Operation is simple and intuitive, requiring no complex training.
(9) Robust, durable, stable, and reliable
The machine utilizes a cast-iron housing and gearbox transmission structure, offering high rigidity and a long service life
Rollers are made of GCr15 steel with a chrome-plated surface; hardness is HRC 58–62, providing excellent wear resistance
Shafts are made of 40Cr steel with quenched and tempered treatment (HB 220–260), ensuring excellent comprehensive mechanical properties
Shaft diameter is Φ75mm, offering high load-bearing capacity
Key electrical components feature internationally renowned brands, including Siemens PLCs, Yaskawa VFDs, and German-brand uncoilers
Low failure rate and long service life provide a solid guarantee for stable, long-term production
III. Technical Parameters
Item Parameter
Applicable materials Color-coated steel sheet, galvanized steel sheet, etc.
Material thickness 0.3–0.8 mm
Material strength G350 MPa
Raw material width Approx. 1220 mm
Machine structure Cast iron housing, gearbox drive
Number of forming stations 20–28 stations
Shaft diameter Φ75 mm
Shaft material 40Cr (HB220–260)
Roller material GCr15 steel, HRC58–62, chrome-plated surface
Main power 15 kW x 2 Siemens motors (Made in China)
Line speed 10–60 m/min
Cutting system Servo motor (4.4 kW) controlling hydraulic flying shear (continuous cutting)
Cut length tolerance ±1.0 mm
Hydraulic power 11 kW
Solenoid valves Well-known Chinese brand
Feeding method Manual adjustment
Manual pre-shear Cuts off the start or end of the coil
Control system Siemens PLC
Frequency converter Yaskawa
Uncoiler German brand
Uncoiling method Hydraulic internal expansion, electric uncoiling
Uncoiling specifications Φ508 × 1300 mm
Internal expansion range Φ460–Φ550 mm
Max. load capacity 12 T
Uncoiler motor power 7.5 kW
Hydraulic pressure 12 MPa
Hydraulic station motor 3 kW
Hydraulic decoiler motor 7.5 kW
Loading trolley 12 T
Stacking length 12 meters
Operators 1 person
IV. Production Process
12T Coil Car → 12T Hydraulic Uncoiler → Guide Feeding → Manual Pre-shearing → Forming (20 Stations) → Servo-tracking Hydraulic Flying Shear → 12m Automatic Stacking
Process Step Description
12T Coil Car Automatically transports heavy steel coils (max. 12T) to the uncoiler station
12T Hydraulic Uncoiler Hydraulic internal expansion (Φ460–Φ550mm), electric uncoiling, and smooth material feeding
Guide Feeding Manual adjustment of guide position to ensure correct alignment of the strip with the roll forming system
Manual Pre-shearing Cuts off irregular leading or trailing ends of the coil to ensure a clean edge before entering the main machine
Forming (20 Stations) Multi-stage progressive cold roll forming to gradually shape the standard T-profile roofing panel
Servo-tracking Hydraulic Flying Shear Servo motor (4.4kW) controls the hydraulic flying shear for continuous tracking and cut-to-length operations; precision ±1.0mm
12m Automatic Stacking Automatically stacks finished products for neat output
V. Application Areas
The T-shaped roof panels produced by this roll-forming equipment are widely used in the following sectors:
Large-span industrial plants: Various industrial factories and manufacturing workshops—featuring long spans and high load-bearing capacity, these panels are an ideal choice for industrial roofing.
Warehousing and logistics facilities: Large warehouses and logistics centers—long-span roof structures provide column-free interiors, maximizing space utilization.
Garages and parking facilities: Various garages and parking structures—these panels offer ease of installation and straightforward waterproofing.
Exhibition halls and conference centers: Exhibition halls, conference centers, and sports venues—characterized by innovative designs and excellent seismic performance.
Hydropower and power generation plants: Hydropower stations and power plant buildings—successfully utilized in projects such as the Yaoheba Hydropower Station and the Heihetang Hydropower Station.
Public and commercial buildings: Shopping malls, schools, hospitals, and large public entertainment facilities—featuring an attractive appearance and a clean, simple structural design.
Residential buildings: High-end homes and villas—metal T-shaped roof panels offer vibrant colors and aesthetic appeal.
Airports and transportation hubs: Airport terminals, railway stations, and major transportation hubs—well-suited for large-span public architecture.
VI. Market Outlook
Driven by the continuous development of the global construction industry, the market for T-shaped roof panels is experiencing steady growth.
Rising demand for long-span structures: The ongoing construction of large-span buildings—such as industrial plants, logistics warehouses, and sports arenas—is fueling demand for T-shaped roof panels, which combine beam and slab functions, offer long spans, and enable rapid construction. Prestressed T-shaped panels offer numerous advantages, including long-span capabilities, simple structural design, high load-bearing capacity, excellent seismic performance, ease of waterproofing, and convenience in prefabrication and installation.
Upgrading of industrial buildings: T-shaped roof panels represent an advanced alternative to traditional steel-structure roofing; utilizing these large-span panels significantly improves the overall space utilization of buildings while offering exceptional cost-effectiveness.
Growth in the roll-forming equipment market: Global sales in the metal sheet roll-forming machine market reached $576 million in 2025 and are projected to hit $760 million by 2032. Roll-forming equipment has become the mainstream choice due to its high-speed, continuous forming capabilities.
Trends toward intelligence and efficiency: Equipment is evolving toward greater intelligence, featuring PLC-based centralized control for the entire production line—covering material feeding, uncoiling, forming, cutting, and palletizing. Multiple production tasks can be pre-programmed for automated execution. The market penetration of fully automated, intelligent roof panel production equipment continues to rise.
VII. Service Support
Solution Design: We provide personalized equipment selection and production line layout based on customer product drawings, capacity requirements, and target markets.
Custom Manufacturing: We support non-standard customization, maintaining full control over the entire process—from roll design to complete machine manufacturing.
Installation & Commissioning: Our engineers provide on-site installation, commissioning, and operator training to ensure rapid production startup.
After-Sales Support: We offer long-term technical consultation and spare parts supply; our engineers hold all necessary visas and are available for on-site service worldwide at any time.
Continuous Optimization: We provide equipment modification and capacity upgrade services to adapt to changing production needs.
VIII. Why Choose Us
Nearly 20 years of manufacturing experience: Mature technology, refined processes, and reliable quality
High speed and efficiency: Line speed of 0–35 m/min; the entire line can be operated by one person
Heavy-duty coil handling: 12-ton hydraulic uncoiler and 12-ton loading cart; maximum load capacity of 12 tons
Cast-iron housing and gearbox drive: High rigidity, high precision, and long service life
20-stage precision forming: Chrome-plated GCr15 rollers (HRC 58–62) and quenched-and-tempered 40Cr shafts (Φ75 mm)
Servo-tracking hydraulic flying shear: Continuous cutting with a length accuracy of ±1.0 mm
Intelligent control: Siemens PLC, Yaskawa VFD, and German-brand uncoiler
13-meter automatic stacking: Finished products are stacked automatically; no manual sorting required
Direct manufacturer: No middlemen, offering excellent value for money
Global service network: Engineers with ready visas and rapid response capabilities