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Hat-shaped light steel keel Roll Forming Machine

The Hat-shaped Light Steel Keel Roll Forming Machine is used to produce hat-shaped light steel keel profiles. Through multiple cold-bending processes, it forms a structure with high rigidity. Hat-shaped keels are characterized by strong load-bearing capacity and good stability, and are commonly used in wall reinforcement, ceiling support, prefabricated buildings, and special decorative structures. The equipment can produce hat-shaped keel products of different heights, widths, and thicknesses according to customer requirements.

Hat-shaped light steel keel roll forming machine – a professional manufacturer and expert in hat-shaped keel forming, featuring a high-strength structure and precise stability.

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The Hat-shaped Light Steel Keel Roll Forming Machine is a specialized cold-bending forming machine for producing hat-shaped light steel keels (Hat Channel/Hat Section Keels) for building wall systems, ceiling systems, and prefabricated building structures. Hat-shaped light steel keels are special cross-section building profiles formed from continuous hot-dip galvanized steel strips through a multi-pass cold-bending roll forming process. They are named for their "hat"-shaped cross-section.

Hat-shaped keels possess high moments of inertia and good structural stability. Compared to ordinary C-shaped and U-shaped keels, they exhibit better bending resistance and load-bearing capacity under the same material thickness. Their structural characteristics make them widely used in building wall reinforcement systems, ceiling load-bearing systems, soundproof walls, curtain wall auxiliary structures, and internal support systems for industrial buildings.

The hat-shaped light steel keel machine continuously processes galvanized steel coils into standardized hat-shaped keel products through processes such as hydraulic uncoiling, guided feeding, leveling and straightening, online punching, continuous roll forming, fixed-length cutting, and automatic material collection.

The equipment employs a multi-pass progressive cold bending forming process. Based on the special structure of the cap-shaped cross-section, each pass of the rollers is precisely designed to sequentially complete the central protrusion forming, side bending, reinforcing rib formation, and final dimensional correction of the steel strip.

Compared to traditional bending and stamping methods, cold bending forming offers advantages such as strong production continuity, high material utilization, good dimensional consistency, and high production efficiency, meeting the mass production needs of building materials companies.

The cap-shaped light steel keel machine is suitable for processing galvanized steel strips with a thickness of 0.5-2.0mm and can produce cap-shaped keels of different heights, widths, and wall thicknesses according to customer requirements. The equipment features stable structure, high automation, and convenient maintenance, making it an important piece of equipment for producing high-strength building profiles.


Core Advantages and Selling Points

Specialized Cap-Shaped Section Design for Higher Structural Strength

The cap-shaped light steel keel machine is professionally developed for the characteristics of cap-shaped structures. Through a rationally designed roller combination, it forms a stable cap-shaped section.

Compared to ordinary open profiles, cap-shaped structures have higher bending stiffness and section stability, effectively reducing deformation under load and improving the safety of building structures.

Products manufactured by this equipment feature:

Precise cross-sectional dimensions

High structural rigidity

High load-bearing capacity

Good installation compatibility

Suitable for construction projects with high strength requirements.

Multi-pass precision forming ensures stability of complex structures

The cap-shaped keel section includes a top reinforcing area and two side bending areas, requiring high precision in the forming process.

The equipment adopts multi-pass progressive cold bending forming technology, allowing the material to gradually complete:

Central area pre-forming

Top reinforcing rib formation

Side bending

Section closure adjustment

Final finishing and correction

The multi-pass design effectively reduces internal stress in the material, minimizes springback, and ensures stable finished product dimensions.

High-rigidity frame structure, suitable for continuous production of thick plates

The equipment adopts a high-strength frame structure design to improve overall load-bearing capacity.

Considering that cap-shaped keels are typically produced using thicker steel strips, key components of the equipment are reinforced to ensure stability during long-term continuous operation.

Equipment advantages:

Strong resistance to deformation

Low operating vibration

Stable forming pressure

Long equipment lifespan

Meets the needs of industrial production.

High-precision roll manufacturing ensures product quality

The forming rolls are made of high-quality mold steel and undergo heat treatment to improve hardness and wear resistance.

Precision rolls ensure that cap-shaped keels have:

Consistent top height

Stable edge dimensions

Precise angles

Good surface quality

Reduces adjustment frequency during production and improves equipment operating efficiency.

Supports production of multiple specifications of cap-shaped keels

The cap-shaped light steel keel machine can be customized according to customer product requirements.

Capable of producing:

Standard cap-type keel

Reinforced cap-type keel

Wall support cap-type keel

Ceiling load-bearing cap-type keel

Special specification building profiles

Meeting the needs of different building systems and engineering projects.

Online punching function improves construction convenience

The equipment can be configured with an online punching system to automatically complete hole processing according to customer requirements.

Online punching enables:

Precise hole spacing control

Continuous automatic processing

Reduced manual operation

Increased product added value

Especially suitable for prefabricated buildings and modular construction systems.

Automated control improves production efficiency

The equipment adopts a PLC automatic control system with a touch screen operating interface to achieve automated management of the entire production process.

System functions include:

Production speed adjustment

Automatic length setting

Equipment status monitoring

Fault alarm prompts

Production data management

Automated control reduces manual requirements and improves production stability.

Flexible production meets customized needs

The cap-type light steel keel machine supports customized design based on customer-provided product drawings.

Adjustable to meet various needs:

Profile height

Product width

Material thickness

Formed structure

To meet different national building standards and market demands.

Production Process

Hydraulic Uncoiling → Guided Feeding → Leveling and Correction → Online Punching → Hat-Shaped Roll Forming → Fixed-Length Cutting → Automatic Reclaiming

Hydraulic Uncoiling: The hydraulic uncoiler fixes the steel coil, and automatic feeding ensures continuous and stable production.

Guided Feeding: A precision feeding mechanism controls the position of the steel strip, ensuring accurate material entry into the forming area.

Leveling and Correction: Eliminates steel strip curling and internal stress, improving forming stability.

Online Punching: Completes the processing of installation connection holes according to customer requirements.

Hat-Shaped Roll Forming: Gradually forms a hat-shaped cross-section structure using multiple sets of specialized rollers.

Fixed-Length Cutting: Automatically cuts to the set length, improving product uniformity.

Automatic Reclaiming: Finished products are automatically arranged and collected, improving packaging and transportation efficiency.

Application Areas

The products manufactured by the cap-type light steel keel machine are widely used in:

Light steel building systems: Used for walls, roofs, and structural reinforcement systems of light steel houses.

Prefabricated buildings: Used as an important structural profile for modular buildings.

Industrial plants: Used for wall support, internal partitions, and auxiliary structures.

Commercial buildings: Used for ceiling and wall systems in large commercial spaces.

Curtain wall auxiliary structures: Used for supporting the building's external envelope.

Soundproof wall engineering: Used for high-performance soundproof walls and firewall systems.


Market Prospects

As the global construction industry moves towards lightweighting and industrialization, the demand for high-performance light steel profiles continues to grow.

Helmet-shaped light steel keels, with their high structural strength and good stability, are finding increasingly wider applications in light steel buildings, prefabricated buildings, and industrial buildings.

The European and American markets have long used light steel profiles as auxiliary structural materials for buildings. In the Middle East, due to rapid infrastructure and commercial building development, the demand for high-strength light steel profiles continues to increase.

In the future, the construction industry will continue to demand higher standards for construction efficiency, material performance, and environmental protection. Automated helmet-shaped light steel keel production equipment will become an important tool for building materials companies to enhance their competitiveness.


Service Support

Solution Design: We provide complete cap-shaped keel production solutions based on customer product specifications, production capacity requirements, and application areas.

Equipment Customization: We support the development of cap-shaped keel products in different sizes, thicknesses, and special cross-sections.

Installation and Commissioning: We provide global installation and commissioning services by professional engineers and train customer operators.

Technical Support: We provide long-term equipment maintenance, production process optimization, and spare parts supply services.

Capacity Upgrade: We provide equipment upgrade and modification solutions based on customer production needs.


 Why Choose Us

Nearly 20 years of experience in cold bending equipment manufacturing; mature technology and perfected production processes.

Professional R&D capabilities in building profile equipment, covering a variety of light steel keel products.

High-precision roll processing technology ensures stable forming of complex cross-sections.

Enhanced equipment structural design meets the continuous production needs of thick plate profiles.

PLC intelligent control system improves production efficiency and automation level.

Supports global customer customization needs, providing complete production solutions.

Direct manufacturing from the source factory, resulting in more advantageous equipment investment costs.

Comprehensive overseas service system, providing installation, commissioning, and long-term technical support.

Equipment Name

 Hat-Shaped Light Steel Keel Machine

Applicable Materials

 Hot-dip galvanized steel strip, cold-rolled steel strip

Material Thickness

 0.5- 2.0 mm

Material Width

 Customized according to product specifications

Product

 Hat-shaped light steel keel

Forming Speed

 15-50m/min

Forming Method

 Multi-pass cold bending roll forming

Number of Forming Passes

 14-22 passes

Transmission Method

 Gearbox drive or chain drive

Roll Material

 GCr15, Cr12MoV

Roll Hardness

 HRC58-62

Control System

 PLC automatic control

Punching Method

 Hydraulic punching or servo punching

Cutting Method

 Hydraulic cutting

Operators

 1-2 people

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About
Wuxi Yanwu Xinhui Technology Co., Ltd.

Established in 2012, Wuxi Yanwu Machinery Co., Ltd., is a professional manufacturer specializing in the R&D, design, manufacturing, and servicing of cold roll forming equipment. The company is dedicated to providing global customers with integrated solutions for automated cold roll forming production lines.

Our main products include cable tray forming machines, racking forming machines, C/Z purlin machines, solar mounting bracket forming machines, floor deck machines, door frame machines, automotive profile equipment, and cut-to-length/slitting lines.

These products are widely used in the construction, electrical power, logistics and warehousing, automotive manufacturing, new energy, and infrastructure sectors.

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