Cable trays support and protect electrical wires and cables. But how are the trays themselves made?

Many workshops still use separate machines for punching, shearing, and bending. Workers move materials between stations by hand. It is slow, and dimensions often drift off spec. Our Fully Automatic 600 Cable Tray Making Machine combines uncoiling, feeding, punching, forming, and cutting into one continuous production line. The steel coil goes in, and finished trays come out. No manual handling between steps. No repeated measuring.

Application Areas

• Electrical wiring in commercial buildings

• Power cable installation in industrial plants

• Cable tray systems in power substations

• Cable management in data centers

• Cable channels along rail transit lines

• Solar and wind power projects

• Chemical and light industry workshops

  

What This Machine Solves

The biggest headache in traditional tray production is the dependence on skilled workers. Cutting, bending, and adjusting all rely on feel. A new employee needs three to six months of training to work independently. When an experienced worker leaves, quality fluctuates.

This cable tray making machine turns experience into a program. The operator just enters the tray width and height on the screen. The equipment handles all the steps automatically. An ordinary worker can learn the job in a week. Companies no longer worry about finding skilled labor or losing production capacity when senior workers move on.

Technical Parameters

Production Process

Uncoiler → Servo feeder → Punch press (punching) → Cutting → Conveying table → Forming → Servo tracking expansion → Discharge

This production line uses roll forming technology. Flat steel strip passes through multiple roller stations and gradually bends into the tray profile. From uncoiling to discharge, everything runs automatically with no manual intervention. This continuous method ensures consistent dimensions on every tray section and greatly shortens the production cycle.

Material Compatibility

Material choice directly affects tray strength, corrosion resistance, and cost. Different installation environments have different requirements. Indoor dry locations work with standard cold rolled steel. Humid or corrosive settings need galvanized sheet or stainless steel.

This cable tray making machine handles multiple materials and thicknesses. It works with cold rolled steel, galvanized steel, Q235, and other common grades. By adjusting roller gaps and forming pressure, the machine maintains stable results across the 0.5 to 2.0 mm thickness range. One machine covers most standard specifications, so you do not need separate equipment for different orders.

Finished Tray Quality and Installation Fit

A tray is only as good as its performance on site. Misaligned holes, deformed ends, and inconsistent bends are the three problems installation crews hate most.

This cable tray making machine ensures quality from three angles. The servo feeding system punches holes with precision. Thirty roller stations keep the cross section angle stable through progressive forming. The servo tracking expansion makes every tray end straight and even. Every section is ready to use on arrival. No on site hole reaming or end trimming needed. Installation moves much faster than with trays made through separate processes.

Return on Investment

• Labor cost drops significantly. The whole line needs only one or two operators.

• Scrap rate goes down. Continuous forming removes the handling and repositioning steps that cause errors.

• Production cycle shortens. The job runs from coil to finished product without waiting or transfer time.

• Material utilization improves. Continuous forming creates less head and tail waste. The savings on steel add up over time.

  

  

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What tray sizes can this machine produce?

Bottom width from 100 to 600 mm, side height from 50 to 100 mm, length from 2000 to 6000 mm.

Q: What material thickness can it handle?

Strip thickness from 0.5 to 2.0 mm. This covers light duty to heavy duty tray requirements.

Q: What is the production speed?

6 to 12 meters per minute. Speed adjusts based on product length and hole punching quantity.

Q: Is it difficult to switch specifications?

Changeover takes about 30 minutes. It works well for small batches with multiple sizes.

Q: How many workers are needed?

Only one or two operators. One runs the machine, the other collects finished trays.

Other Cold Roll Forming Equipment

Roll forming technology goes beyond cable tray production. Our equipment also serves the building structure, interior finishing, warehousing, and logistics sectors.

These machines all work on the same roll forming principle. We can customize rollers and dies according to customer drawings.

• Stone coated tile forming machine

• C and Z purlin forming machine

• Light steel keel forming machine

• Slitting line

• Floor decking forming machine

• Rack system forming machine

We provide full service from design and manufacturing to installation and commissioning for all the equipment listed above.

Recommended External Resources

ISO 9001 quality management certification. This supports the equipment manufacturing quality control capability.

CE certification. This confirms the equipment meets European safety standards for export markets.

Investing in equipment means investing in peace of mind. The right forming solution makes production simpler.

Whether you are planning a new workshop or upgrading an existing line, we can offer selection advice based on your specific products. Send us your drawings and production requirements. Let us find the best cable tray making machine solution together.
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