From Manual Handling to Automated Stacking of Long, Heavy Purlins As purlin rollforming technology became faster and manufacturers began producing longer and heavier structural components, one part of the production process became increasingly difficult to manage: What happens after the purlin leaves the rollformer? For years, operators were responsible for manually catching, moving, aligning and stacking finished purlins. As part lengths increased and production speeds accel

Why Parts Support Should Be Part of Your Rollforming Machine Purchase Decision When companies purchase a rollforming machine, the focus is usually on production speed, profile capabilities, machine price and delivery time. One important question is often overlooked: What happens when a component fails? A rollforming machine is a long-term production asset. Even a well-designed and properly maintained machine will eventually require replacement bearings, sensors, drives, elect

Choosing the Right Trim Rollforming System for Your Product Mix Metal building manufacturers often produce a wide variety of trim profiles. While some operations may focus on a limited number of high-volume profiles, others need to manufacture many different trims for different roofing and siding systems. The right trim rollforming machine depends heavily on your product mix, production volume, changeover requirements and future needs. Two common approaches are a single-profi

Understanding the Equipment Used to Produce C & Z Purlins Purlins are an essential part of many metal building systems. These structural members support roof and wall panels while transferring loads to the primary structural frame. Because purlins are produced in high volumes and often require precise holes, notches and cut lengths, a purlin rollforming machine provides an efficient way to manufacture them continuously from steel coil. What Does a Purlin Rollforming Machine D

For decades, high-speed purlin rollforming lines have typically required a deep coil pit between the uncoiler and punching system. The pit provides a material buffer that helps manage the rapid acceleration and deceleration required during high-speed punching. But does a modern purlin line still need a pit? ASC Machine Tools is changing the answer. Eliminating the Coil Pit ASC's Lightning Uncoiler™ is an electrically driven, servo-controlled uncoiler designed specifically for

Understanding the Rollforming Process, Equipment, Applications and Benefits Rollforming is one of the most efficient manufacturing processes for producing long, consistent metal profiles. From roofing panels and wall panels to structural purlins, decking, door components and trim, rollforming machines are used to manufacture thousands of different metal products. But what exactly is rollforming, how does a rollforming machine work, and why is it often the preferred manufactur