More and more companies are switching to producing from coil. Not surprisingly, the process is fast, efficient and delivers consistent quality, which with the produce from coil is a big advantage. With the right roll forming line, you lower your cost per product, increase output and reduce material loss. So it is important to choose the right roll forming line for producing from coil. This blog tells you what to look for when putting together a roll forming line that fits your production.
Why producing from coil yields so much
A well-constructed roll forming line offers distinct advantages:
- Less material loss thanks to continuous production process
- Higher production speed, ideal for serial work
- Constant quality through stable material supply
- Lower cost per item
- More flexibility when producing multiple profiles
For roof and facade profiles, C and Z profiles, Omega and Sigma profiles, dovetailed sheets or corrugated profiles, producing from coil is often the most efficient choice. By producing vananf coil, choosing the right roll form line is crucial.
What do you consider when choosing a roll form line?
1. Profile type and geometry.
The shape of the profile determines the complexity of the line.
A simple C-profile requires a different configuration than, for example, a dovetail or roof profile. Therefore, choosing the right roll form line is essential.
2. Material width and thickness
Our lines handle coil widths from 15 mm to 1500 mm and thicknesses from 0.4 mm to 10 mm.
The heavier and wider the material, the more powerful and robust the machine must be.
3. Desired speed and tolerances.
How many meters per minute do you want to produce?
What are the required dimensional and shape tolerances?
This determines, among other things:
- the number of rolling stations
- the punching capacity
- the precision of the shears or profile shears
4. Flexibility: one profile or several?
Many companies want to produce multiple profiles on the same line. This is possible with:
- interchangeable spacers
- quick-change cassettes
- adjustable rollers or stations
This allows you to change products quickly without long downtimes.
Which modules do you really need?
A roll forming line is modular. Consider:
- Decoiler (manual, electric or hydraulic)
- Straightener or straightener
- Punching unit (expandable with servo-controlled punching stations)
- Roll forming machine with the required number of stations
- Hydraulic press or scissors
- Cutting or flying shears
- Stack unit or discharge conveyor
For larger volumes or complex profiles, we can expand the line to include:
- automatic coil cars
- double decoilers
- additional punching stations
- sophisticated control systems
Case study: big time savings through smart line construction
At one of our customers, a combination of an automatic decoiler, straightening machine and servo-controlled punching unit resulted in more than 30% time savings. Proper sequencing of punching and roll forming stations kept tolerances within a few tenths of a millimeter – exactly what was needed for their roof profiles. Therefore, choosing the right roll forming line is essential for producing from coil.
Checklist: what do we need from you for a custom quote?
- Profile drawing or sketch
- Desired tolerances
- Material type, thickness and width
- Required output per minute
- Number of profile types
- Any additional requirements (punching, stacking, quick change)
With this information, we design a line that perfectly fits your production process and it is easier to choose the right roll forming line.
Together we build the ideal role-forming line
At Pasterkamp, we supply complete, custom roll forming lines in cooperation with reputable partners.
Our Dutch service technicians handle all installation, service and maintenance – short lines, fast response times.
Do you have a profile or idea in mind?
We like to think with you. Please contact us for advice or a custom quote.
