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 can lower your costs per product, increase output, and reduce material waste. It is therefore important to choose the right Roll forming line for coil-to-product manufacturing. In this blog, you’ll learn what to look for when putting together a Roll forming line that fits your production needs.
Why Manufacturing from Coil Is So Profitable
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 cladding profiles, C- and Z-profiles, Omega and Sigma profiles, dovetail sheets, or corrugated profiles, manufacturing from coil is often the most efficient option. When manufacturing from coil, choosing the right Roll forming line is crucial.
What should you consider when choosing a roll forming 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 Roofing profile. That is why choosing the right Roll forming 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 can be built using a modular design. For example:
- Decoiler (manual, electric or hydraulic)
- Straightener or alignment machine
- 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
For one of our customers, a combination of an automatic decoiler, Straightener, and servo-controlled punching unit resulted in a time savings of more than 30%. By arranging the punching and roll forming stations in the correct sequence, tolerances were maintained within a few tenths of a millimeter—exactly what was needed for their roofing profiles. That is why choosing the right Roll forming line is essential for coil-to-product manufacturing.
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’re building the ideal Roll forming line
At Pasterkamp, we supply complete, custom Roll forming lines in collaboration with renowned partners.
Our Dutch service technicians handle all installation, service, and maintenance—direct communication, 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.
