The SX10 automatic C/Z purlin roll forming machine represents a historical breakthrough in high-speed, stepless roll forming technology. It is the industry’s first interchangeable purlin machine featuring an advanced post-cutting system that eliminates the need for blade changes, enabling ultra-fast, seamless shearing.
Powered by our independently developed Stepless Changeover System, this machinery is widely utilized across high-end cold roll forming lines, including C&Z and standard C purlin production.
Decoiler ➔ Feeding & Leveling ➔ Roll Forming System ➔ Post-Punching System ➔ Post-Cutting ➔ Product Run-out Table (PLC Control & Hydraulic Power Integrated)
Product Spec
Main Components
| Mechnical De-coiler | Weight capacity: 6.0T |
| Feeding and Leveling Device | Material: GCr15, It used for making the material flat before feeding into the roll forming machine. |
| Rolling Forming System | Main motor type: 3 phase asynchronous motor Driving Type: Single Chain Roller: about 18 groups rollers. Main rollers of this line are made by Cr12 mould steel material, all treated by full CNC precision machines Shaft: Shafts of rollers are tooled by grinding machine for two times to ensure the precision of final product. Material of main shaft: NO.45 steel Quick Change from C to Z Purlin size changing by automatic |
| Post Punching System | Punch on roll formed product. PLC control punch quantity and horizontal position; vertical position adjust by manual. Punching sizes can be changed |
| Post-cutting system | Cutting type: Hydraulic cutting Blade cutter material: Cr12 For C and Z profile cutting |
| Product Support Frame | |
| Control System |
Key Features
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Millimeter-Level Precision: The stepless system allows for continuous adjustment down to the millimeter within its profile range, effortlessly producing both standard and non-standard custom sizes.
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True Stepless Integration: Innovation is driven by our dual-stepless technology—achieving both stepless size changeover and stepless flying shear without downtime.
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Tailored to Your Growth: Following the global success of the SX10, we have expanded our lineup to include a diverse range of evolved models, tailored to match the unique production capacities of our clients worldwide.
Technical Specifications
| Machine Specifications | |
| Weight | About 9500 kgs |
| Size | About 11.5m x1.65m x 1.7m
(length x width x height) |
| Color | Main color: blue |
| Warning color: yellow | |
| Suitable Raw Material | |
| Material | cold rolled coil , hot rolled coil, galvanized coil |
| Thickness | 1.0-3.0mm |
| Coil width | According to products size |
| Yield strength | Q195,Q235 |
| Main Technical Parameters | |
| Quantity of forming rollers stations | 18 Stations |
| Diameter of rollers | ø260MM |
| Diameter of shafts | ø88/ø70mm |
| Roll Forming Speed | 0-25m/min |
| Production Speed | 12-18m/min(depends on quantity of punching) |
| Forming rollers material | CR12 mould steel, with quenched treatment HRC58-60 |
| Cutter material | CR12 mould steel, with quenched treatment |
| Controlling system | PLC and Converter |
| Electric power requirement | Main motor power: 18.5KW |
| Hydraulic unit motor power: 7.5KW | |
| Electric voltage | According to customers requirement |
FAQ
What is the stepless changeover system on the SX10?
It is Metoform’s independently developed system that adjusts the C/Z profile size continuously and automatically, without stopping the line. The adjustment works down to the millimeter, so both standard and non-standard purlin sizes can be produced on the same machine.
How does the post-punching system on the SX10 work?
The SX10 punches holes on the already formed purlin. The PLC controls the punch quantity and horizontal position, the vertical position is adjusted manually, and the punching sizes can be changed to suit different hole patterns.
Does the SX10 need to stop the line when changing purlin sizes?
No. The stepless changeover adjusts the size while the line keeps running, and the post-cutting system cuts both C and Z profiles with the same blades, so there is no downtime for tooling changes.
What is the de-coiler capacity of the SX10?
The mechanical de-coiler handles coils up to 6.0 tons. The feeding and leveling device flattens the material before it enters the roll forming system.
What steel grades and thicknesses does the SX10 accept?
The SX10 processes cold rolled, hot rolled, and galvanized coil from 1.0 mm to 3.0 mm thick, with yield strengths Q195 and Q235.
Is the SX10 only for C and Z purlins?
No. Beyond C and Z purlin production, the machine is widely used on high-end cold roll forming lines that run standard C purlins as well, which makes it a flexible choice for mixed production.
What drives the roll forming system on the SX10?
A three-phase asynchronous main motor drives about 18 groups of forming rollers through a single chain drive. The rollers are Cr12 mould steel machined on full CNC equipment, and the shafts are ground twice for precision.
Machine Video
Applications
Custom PEB Manufacturing
The SX10’s millimetric stepless changeover system allows continuous profile adjustments without stopping the line. Combined with inline punching, it delivers custom, pre-punched C/Z channels for rapid, error-free bolted assembly on site.
Multi-Specification Infrastructure
Engineered for complex structural projects like airplane hangars and logistics hubs, the SX10 eliminates blade changes during C/Z switching. This unique capability transforms costly operational downtime into high-speed, continuous throughput.
Solar PV Racking Systems
The dual-stepless technology effortlessly processes high-strength steel into rigid, non-standard C-channels and posts. It allows solar manufacturers to rapidly adapt profiles to varying terrain and load requirements with millimeter accuracy.
