These introductions refer only to the production line and configuration shown in the main image. Each machine is custom-built. Metalign welcomes your inquiry and provides the right production line—forming metal into profiles aligned to your needs.
1. Production Line Overview
A dedicated roll forming solution designed for highway infrastructure manufacturers, offering automation, high-precision punching, and strong steel profile forming for 3–4mm U posts.
2. Profile Description
Cold-rolled galvanized steel U post, 3–4mm thick, with top flanges and slotted holes, designed for anchoring guardrails. Features strong impact resistance, standardized hole positions, and applications in road safety.
3. Production Process
5T Hydraulic Decoiler → Feeder & Guide → Leveling Machine → Hydraulic Punching → Guiding Device → Roll Former → Stop Shear Cutting → Out Table
The production begins with heavy coil feeding aided by a motorized head feeder. After leveling, high-speed hydraulic punching creates mounting holes before roll forming. Stop-cutting ensures no material waste.
4. Technical Parameters
| Machine | Analysis | 
| Hydraulic Decoiler | Holds and feeds heavy 3–4mm coils (up to 5T). | 
| Includes pressing arm to avoid coil bouncing. | |
| Head-Type Feeder | Provides extra force to push thick steel forward. | 
| Prevents steel buckling at coil start. | |
| Leveler | Flattens steel for consistent punching and forming. | 
| Built with forming base to ensure alignment. | |
| Hydraulic Punching | One large, one small station to punch holes before forming. | 
| Shares base with roll former, keeps hole accuracy. | |
| Guiding Device | Aligns material into forming section smoothly. | 
| Roll Former | Gearbox-driven for high torque and stability. | 
| Form U shape with side flanges for guardrail post. | |
| Stop Shear Cutter | Cuts to length without producing scrap. | 
| Controlled by encoder for precise cut length. | |
| Out Table | Collects formed and cut profiles. | 
5. Key Focus
6. Production Line Components
| Machine | Quantity | 
| Hydraulic Decoiler | 1 set | 
| Head-Type Feeder & Guide | 1 set | 
| Leveling Machine | 1 set | 
| Hydraulic Punching Machine | 1 set | 
| Material Guiding Device | 1 set | 
| Roll Former | 1 set | 
| Hydraulic Cutter | 1 set | 
| Out Table | 2 sets | 
| Hydraulic Station | 2 sets | 
| PLC Cabinet | 1 set | 
7. Customization Options