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Solar Channel Roll Forming Machine – A High-Precision Solution for Solar Mounting Systems
As the demand for solar energy grows, so does the need for reliable and efficient solar mounting brackets. The solar channel roll forming machine is specifically designed to manufacture high-quality metal profiles (such as channel sections) for photovoltaic mounting systems, offering an efficient production solution for manufacturers.
This equipment utilizes continuous cold roll forming technology to process metal coils into solar channel characterized by precise dimensions, excellent strength, and a smooth surface finish.
What is a solar channel roll forming machine?
A solar channel roll forming machine is a production line dedicated to manufacturing the steel or galvanized steel profiles (channel sections) required for solar panel mounting systems.
The solar channel roll forming machine continuously feeds metal coils through a series of precision-engineered forming rollers. Each forming station progressively shapes the material until the desired solar C channel cross-section is achieved. Depending on production requirements, the line can also integrate automated punching, cutting, embossing logo, process teeth.
The profile drawing of this solar channel roll forming machine
The component of this solar strut roll forming machine
| Component | ||
| No. | Name | Qty |
| 1 | 5 tons hydraulic decoiler and leveling machine | 1 |
| 2 | Servo feeder | 1 |
| 3 | Electrical cabinet for servo feeder | 1 |
| 4 | 110 T press machine | 1 |
| 5 | Punching die | 1 |
| 6 | Guiding device | 1 |
| 7 | Feeding device | 1 |
| 8 | Main roll forming machine | 1 |
| 9 | Straightening unit | 1 |
| 10 | Burr-free fly cutting saw | 1 |
| 11 | PLC control cabinet | 1 |
| 12 | Power-transport pnematic push runout table | 1 |
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5 tons hydraulic decoiler and leveling machine
- Core shaft expand and shrink: hydraulic type
- Leveling rollers: up 3+ down 4, total 7 leveling rollers
- Usage:to support the coil and make the uncoiling
- With press arm, prevent steel strip from loosing
- Hydraulic motor power:3KW
- Leveling motor power:3KW
- Loading capacity: 5 tons
- Inner diameter:470-530mm
- Coil width:300mm
2. Servo feeder & Press Machine
- Servo feeder: use to feed steel strips into press machine accurately. Conrolled by electrical cabinet.
- Pnematic press machine: high speed YangLi MC1-110 pneumatic press with high-end brand, faster punching speed, more stable working, lower noise, higher precision.
- Punching die material: SKD11
3. Main forming machine for solar channel roll forming machine
- Feeding device : feeding width is adjustable automatically, driven by servo motor
- Press logo: 1 stand use to press client’s company logo
- Rolling shaft: Material is high quality C45 steel, Shaft diameter 85mm and 80mm ;tempering treatment, fine processing
- Roller: GCr12, quenched, HRC 58-62, fine processing, final do hard chroming treatment, increase the rollers hardness and life time.
- Rolling station:14+12 rolling station, total 26 rolling stations
- Machine structure: cast iron arch structure,more stable and accurate
- Machine basic frame: steel plate welded, box frame, the cover steel plate thickness 25mm, through gantry milling machine fine processing
- Main motor power: 4 sets motors total 49KW
- Adjust width driven by servo motor: 1.5KW +1.5KW, 2 sets servo motor total 3KW.
- Rolling spacer:Anti rusty treatment
- Transmission:by gear box more powerful
- With emulsion cooling system
This stands use to emboss the company logo according to client's request.
4. New design for emboss logo on the solar channel roll forming machine
Emboss logo + size on the solar channel product, different size need different embossing die. This part is very easy to change the embossing die. No need change the whole embossing rollers.
5. The whole production line with water cooling system
Do you know why install water cooling system?
Since the whole line of the solar chanell roll forming mahcine production speed up to 20m/min. After long time working,
the rollers will get hot. Once roller is hot, it will be very easy to damage. With water cooling system, it will cool down the rollers.
6. How to change size ?
This solar channel roll forming machine can produce various size. 41x21 41x41 41x62 41x72 41x82, changing size automatically.
The rolling stations open and close automatically. It controlled by servo motor. This design save changing size time. The workers
only choose which size need produce, then it adjust width automatically.
7. No burrs fly cutting saw for the solar channel roll forming machine
- Work type: servo track flycutting , when cutting the roll forming machine without pause, ensure whole production fast speed
- Servo motor power:2.3kw
- Cutter material: SKD11 (Cr12MoV), quenched treatment, HRC56-60
- Cutting length tolerance:±1mm
- When change size, need change saw blade
- The cutting edge is very good, no burrs
Why choose a solar channel roll forming machine from Cangzhou Zhongtuo?
1. High Production Efficiency
Continuous cold roll forming technology enables stable and efficient production. Compared to traditional manufacturing methods, this equipment reduces manual handling and significantly boosts productivity.
Automated processes—including feeding, forming, punching, and cutting—can be integrated into a single production line, helping manufacturers shorten production cycles and lower labor costs.
2. High Forming Precision
Solar mounting systems require precise dimensions to ensure proper installation. Our cold roll forming machines utilize precision rollers and a stable drive system to ensure consistent profile dimensions throughout the production process.
The result is a high-quality solar profile with precise, reliable dimensions and excellent repeatability.
3. Flexible Profile Production
Different solar projects may require profiles of varying sizes and specifications. The equipment can be customized based on customer-provided profile drawings, material specifications, thickness requirements, punching patterns, and production capacity needs.
For manufacturers producing a variety of solar mounting profiles, interchangeable dies or multi-profile solutions offer greater production flexibility.
4. Automatic Punching and Cutting
In solar mounting applications, profiles often require pre-punched holes or slots for installing bolts and accessories. The production line can be equipped with an automatic punching system to create precise hole patterns according to customer specifications, followed by an automatic cutting process to cut the profiles to the required length.
This process reduces the need for subsequent machining steps and improves overall production efficiency.
5. Robust and Durable Equipment Structure
The machine frame is designed for long-term industrial operation. High-quality components and a sturdy forming structure ensure stable performance during continuous production.
The forming rollers are precision-manufactured to ensure smooth material forming and minimize profile deformation.
6. Suitable for Various Materials
Depending on specific application requirements, this solar profile cold roll forming machine can be configured to process the following materials:
Galvanized steel, Carbon steel, Stainless steel
