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Storage Rack Roll Forming Machine

High-Precision Roll Forming Solution for Industrial Storage Systems

The Storage Rack Roll Forming Machine is a fully automatic, precision-engineered system designed to manufacture structural components used in industrial storage racks, such as upright frames, box beams, shelves, and support profiles. These rack systems are essential for warehouses, logistics centers, retail facilities, and manufacturing units where organized and space-efficient storage is critical. Built with advanced roll forming technology, this machine enables continuous production of high-strength steel profiles with consistent dimensions, clean edges, and excellent load-bearing capacity. It supports various profile types and thicknesses to meet custom design requirements for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty racking systems. The machine features a PLC control system, allowing for automatic operation, fast setup, length control, and precise punching or slotting if required. Optional units like hydraulic cutting, automatic stacking, and servo feeders enhance productivity and reduce labor cost.

Key Features:

Produces various storage rack components including uprights, beams, and channels
Supports multiple material thicknesses and profile shapes
High-speed roll forming with consistent accuracy and minimal material waste
Integrated PLC and HMI for automatic control and easy operation
Optional inline punching, embossing, or slotting systems
Heavy-duty construction with hardened rollers for long-term reliability
Ideal for racking systems used in warehousing, logistics, and retail environments

Applications:

Warehouse and logistics storage racks
Supermarket and retail shelving systems
Cold storage and industrial storage solutions
High-rise pallet racking and ASRS (automated storage & retrieval systems)

The Storage Rack Roll Forming Machine is a robust, versatile, and cost-efficient solution for manufacturers aiming to produce high-quality, load-bearing rack components with speed, precision, and minimal waste — empowering modern supply chain and storage infrastructure.

Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification
Material Type GI / CR / HR Steel, SS (optional)
Material Thickness 1.5 mm – 3.0 mm (customizable up to 4.0 mm)
Material Width 100 mm – 500 mm (depends on rack type)
Profile Types Upright frames, Box beams, Step beams, Slotted angles
Forming Speed 10 – 15 m/min (with punching), up to 25 m/min (without punching)
Roll Stations 16 – 30 stations (depending on profile complexity)
Roller Material GCr15 / Cr12, heat treated, hard chrome plated
Drive System Chain Drive / Gearbox Drive
Main Motor Power 15 – 30 kW (based on configuration)
Punching Unit Hydraulic / Servo-controlled inline punching
Cutting System Hydraulic post-cut (with die mold for precise ends)
Cutting Tolerance ±1.0 mm
Control System PLC + HMI Touchscreen
Voltage 380V / 415V, 3 Phase, 50 Hz
Machine Length 20 – 30 meters (typical line length)
Production Output 800–1200 meters / 8-hour shift (profile dependent)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What rack components can the Storage Rack Roll Forming Machine produce?+
Upright frames, box beams, step beams and slotted angles, as well as shelves, channels and support profiles, for light-, medium- and heavy-duty racking.
What materials and thicknesses does the Storage Rack Roll Forming Machine handle?+
Galvanized (GI), cold-rolled (CR) and hot-rolled (HR) steel, with stainless steel (SS) optional, in thicknesses of 1.5 mm to 3.0 mm (customizable up to 4.0 mm) and material widths of 100 mm to 500 mm, depending on rack type.
What is the forming speed and output of the Storage Rack Roll Forming Machine?+
10 to 15 m/min with punching and up to 25 m/min without punching. Output is 800 to 1200 meters per 8-hour shift, depending on profile.
What punching and cutting does the Storage Rack Roll Forming Machine use?+
Optional inline punching, embossing or slotting systems, with a hydraulic or servo-controlled inline punching unit and a hydraulic post-cut using a die mold for precise ends. Cutting tolerance is ±1.0 mm, under PLC + HMI touchscreen control.
How long is the Storage Rack Roll Forming Machine line?+
A typical line length of 20 to 30 meters, with 16 to 30 roll stations depending on profile complexity.
What motor and power supply does the Storage Rack Roll Forming Machine need?+
Main motor power is 15 to 30 kW depending on configuration, with chain or gearbox drive; the line runs on 380V / 415V, 3 phase, 50 Hz.
Where are racks made on the Storage Rack Roll Forming Machine used?+
Warehouse and logistics storage racks, supermarket and retail shelving systems, cold storage and industrial storage solutions, and high-rise pallet racking and ASRS (automated storage and retrieval systems).