Have you ever faced this situation? You land a new order, but the client wants a tile profile different from what you have done before, or the material thickness has changed. Suddenly your machine cannot handle it, forcing you to watch the business slip away. Many roofing manufacturers struggle with this issue. They buy a production line, only to find it limited to one or two profiles, with problems arising the moment the material gets slightly thicker or harder. The metal roof tile making machine I am discussing today targets this challenge directly. It handles materials of varying thicknesses and strengths and allows for profile changes. Let me explain the details below.Wide Range of Mater...
Have you ever faced this situation? You land a new order, but the client wants a tile profile different from what you have done before, or the material thickness has changed. Suddenly your machine cannot handle it, forcing you to watch the business slip away. Many roofing manufacturers struggle with this issue. They buy a production line, only to find it limited to one or two profiles, with problems arising the moment the material gets slightly thicker or harder. The metal roof tile making machine I am discussing today targets this challenge directly. It handles materials of varying thicknesses and strengths and allows for profile changes. Let me explain the details below.

Before buying a machine, many clients worry: "Can it handle my material?" This metal roof tile making machine accommodates material thicknesses ranging from 0.16mm to 0.55mm. It handles both thin and thick sheets with ease, eliminating the need for separate production lines for different thicknesses.
What about material types? It works with the three most common coated steel sheets: GI, PPGI, and PPGL. Furthermore, regardless of the strength grade (such as G550) or the material temper (full hard or soft), the machine ensures stable forming.Whatever order you take, it can process the required material.

Some materials are so hard that standard machines suffer from edge cracking or roller damage during operation. This metal roof tile making machine is optimized specifically for hard materials:
1. It utilizes a 20 station roller setup employing a progressive forming method. Each station bends the material only slightly rather than forcing a sharp bend, preventing cracking.

2. The roller spacers undergo zinc treatment, making them highly wear resistant and capable of handling hard materials without issue.

3. It features a robust double chain drive system that provides ample power and prevents slippage.

Consequently, the machine runs smoothly whether processing standard soft materials or high hardness ones.
This is the issue that many people are most concerned about: How to achieve multiple types of tiles on a single machine? The rollers in the default configuration of the metal roof tile making machine can produce a fixed tile shape. But if you need to make various tile types, we have a solution.
You can purchase an additional set of rollers. When it's time to replace the tiles, simply remove the entire set of rollers. Alternatively, you can choose a multi layer metal roof tile making machine. Each layer of rollers can produce different tile shapes. Or you can inform us when placing the order that you need two different tile shapes, and we will design a structure that allows for quick replacement for you.

What profiles can this metal roof tile making machine produce? Here are some common examples:
Trapezoidal profile:Industrial plants, warehouses, and carports.
Corrugated profile: Residential housing and agricultural greenhouses.
Standing seam profile: Large public buildings and stadium roofing.
Wall panels: Exterior wall decoration.
Simply provide us with the cross sectional drawing of your desired profile, and we can confirm whether existing rollers are suitable or help you customize a new set.



| Category | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Main Parameters | Material Thickness | 0.16 - 0.55 mm |
| Raw Material Width | 1000 mm | |
| Effective Width | 812 mm | |
| Working Speed | 0 - 20 m/min | |
| Processing Material | GI, PPGI, PPGL, G550 FULL HARD | |
| Working Space | Approx. 20m (L) x 2.5m (W) x 1.2m (H) | |
| Decoiler System | Type | Manual Decoiler |
| Loading Capacity | 5 Tons | |
| Uncoiling Width | 1000 mm | |
| Inner Diameter | 450 - 610 mm | |
| Quantity | 2 Sets | |
| Main Roll Forming System | Roller Material | 45# steel with surface hard chromium plating |
| Shaft Material | 45# steel with quench treatment | |
| Shaft Diameter | Φ 80 mm | |
| Number of Rollers | 20 rollers (gradually forming type) | |
| Drive Mode | Chain (double type) | |
| Frame | 400 H steel welded | |
| Main Power | 7.5 kW | |
| Voltage | 380 V 50 Hz 3 phase or as required | |
| Shearing Mechanism | Control | Automatic cutting controlled by PLC |
| Blade Material | Cr12 quenched | |
| Power Supply | Hydraulic power | |
| Structure | Double pillar frame for stability | |
| Components | 1 set of blade, 1 hydraulic tank, 1 cutter machine | |
| Products Receiving Table | Table Length | 3 m per set |
| Quantity | 2 sets | |
| Type | Welded steel sheet and supported roller | |
| Hydraulic Station | Power | 5.5 kW |
| Hydraulic Oil | 46# hydraulic oil | |
| Electric Control System | PLC Brand | Siemens |
| Touch Screen | Omron from Japan | |
| Language Support | Chinese & English & Spanish | |
| Voltage | 380 V 50 Hz 3 phase or as required | |
| Length Tolerance | ±1.0 mm |
In summary, this high speed panel forming machine addresses three major pain points:
1. No need to buy multiple machines for different material thicknesses; a single machine handles the 0.16mm to 0.55mm range.
2. No need to worry about about processing hard materials; progressive forming and chrome plated rollers specifically handle high hardness materials.
3. Avoid missing out on orders for new profiles; produce different shapes.
With just one machine, you can accept a wider variety of orders, leading to a faster return on investment.

The above covers the essentials regarding material compatibility and profile types. If you have your own profile drawings, please send them to us for review. Also, let us know if you are using materials other than the standard GI, PPGI, or PPGL. We have been in the machinery business for many years and have seen it all.
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