Roll forming machine manufacturer, Wuxi China

Roll Forming Machines Built Around Your Profile

A roll forming machine turns steel or aluminium coil into a finished profile in one continuous pass. Beli RollForming designs and builds these lines from your drawing, your material and your output target, not from a fixed catalogue.

Building lines since 2005. 500+ projects in 50+ countries. ISO 9001 certified, CE compliant.

Forming rolls on a roll forming machine built by Believe Industry
Profile firstRoller geometry, punch pattern and cutoff are set from the drawing before any steel is cut.
2005Building roll forming lines
500+Machines delivered
50+Export countries
80+Engineers and technicians
ISO 9001Certified, CE compliant
How the machine works

From coil to finished profile

Every line follows the same five steps. What changes between projects is how each step is configured, sized and automated.

01

Decoiler

Coil is loaded on a manual or hydraulic mandrel. A coil car handles 5 to 20 t coils without crane time.

02

Leveler and feeder

The leveler removes coil set. A servo feeder sets feed length and pitch before the press.

03

Punching

A hydraulic or mechanical press punches holes, slots and notches inline, with scrap dropping clear of the strip.

04

Roll forming

12 to 28 driven stations form the section in steps. Station count and shaft size follow section depth and thickness.

05

Cutoff and stacking

A flying saw or shear cuts to length on the move. Parts leave on a runout table or an automatic stacker.

Machine families

Seven families cover most requests

Each family is a starting point, not a fixed model. Tooling and line layout are confirmed from the profile drawing.

Floor deck roll forming machine cutting profiled steel sheets
01 / Roofing and cladding

Metal Sheet Roll Forming Machine

Corrugated, IBR, tile, standing seam and floor deck profiles, with optional curving, embossing and automatic stacking.

IBR and corrugatedStanding seamFloor deck
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C and Z purlin roll forming machine in production
02 / Purlins

Purlin Roll Forming Machine

C and Z purlins with interchangeable, duplex or switchable tooling, punched and cut to length in one pass.

C and Z1.5 to 3.0 mmFast changeover
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Pallet racking upright roll forming machine in a factory
03 / Storage

Pallet Racking Roll Forming Machine

Upright columns, box beams, step beams and bracing sections for warehouse rack production.

Teardrop slotsBox and step beamBracing
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Steel door frame roll forming machine
04 / Doors and windows

Steel Door Roll Forming Machine

Door frames, garage door panels, roller shutter slats and guides, produced with inline punching and notching.

FramesPanelsSlats
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Half round gutter roll forming line producing gutter sections
05 / Rainwater

Downspout & Gutter Roll Forming Machine

Round and rectangular downspout, half round and square gutter, fascia board and portable on site machines.

Round and boxFasciaPortable option
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Solar panel mounting frame roll forming line installed in the United States
06 / Energy and electric

Solar, Cable Tray and Strut Channel Lines

Solar mounting frames, cable tray, strut channel and busway profiles, including perforated and slotted sections.

Solar framesCable trayStrut channel
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Scaffold plank roll forming machine line for customized profiles
07 / Customized profiles

Customized Profile Roll Forming Machine

Silo panels, greenhouse profiles, scaffold planks, stiffeners and stud and track, built to a drawing with no standard section.

Silo and greenhouseScaffoldStud and track
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Related applications

Six industries these lines serve

Our application pages group finished projects by the product being made, not by the machine type. Each one lists the profiles, the line that runs them and the sections already in production.

Steel framed building built from stud and track profiles made on a roll forming line
01 / Construction

Construction and steel structure

Floor deck, purlins, stud and track and light gauge framing. Sheet from 0.8 to 3.0 mm runs through 14 to 22 stations, with screw holes and service openings punched inline.

Roll forming machines for steel structure →
Warehouse pallet rack rows assembled from roll formed uprights and beams
02 / Storage

Material storage and racking

Uprights, box beams, step beams and bracing for pallet racking. Teardrop slots, stiffeners and end clips are punched and cut inline, so frames assemble without a second drilling pass.

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Cable tray run fixed on strut channel brackets inside a plant
03 / Energy and electric

Energy, cable tray and strut

Cable tray, strut channel, solar mounting frames and busway. Perforated and slotted sections need inline punching plus a flying saw that keeps the hole pattern square to the cut.

Roll forming lines for cable tray and solar →
Half round gutter and downspout fixed on a finished building
04 / Rainwater

Downspout and gutter

K style, box and half round gutter, round and rectangular downspout, fascia board. Portable lines form gutter on site, so a contractor ships coil instead of finished lengths.

Roll forming machines for gutter and downspout →
Industrial building facade with roller shutter doors made from roll formed slats
05 / Doors and windows

Door and window profiles

Steel door frames, garage door panels, roller shutter slats and guides, cold room doors. Notching and post cutting run inline, so frames reach the assembly line ready to weld or fold.

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Scaffold planks formed on a customized profile roll forming line in use on site
06 / Customized

Customized and special profiles

Silo panels, greenhouse profiles, scaffold planks, stiffeners and stud and track. Where no standard section exists, a drawing becomes tooling first, then a running line.

Roll forming machines for custom profiles →
Line configuration

Configure the line around your profile

These are planning ranges. Final values are confirmed after the drawing, material and output target are reviewed.

Coil width300 to 1,500 mm standard, wider on request
Material thickness0.4 to 4.0 mm typical, heavier on structural sections
Line speed3 to 4 m/min on hydraulic press lines, 10 to 15 m/min with press and punch, 20 to 35 m/min on rotary and fly saw lines
Forming stations12 to 28, set by section depth and tolerance
DriveChain, gearbox or independent servo drive per station
CutoffFlying saw, flying shear or stop to cut
ControlPLC and HMI with recipe storage and fault display
CollectionRunout table, manual stacking or automatic stacker
  • Profile drawingSets roller geometry, punch pattern and finished dimensions.
  • Material rangeSets forming force, shaft size, roller grade and drive power.
  • Output targetSets the punch, cutoff, transfer and stacking configuration.
  • Destination marketSets voltage, guarding, CE documentation and freight packing.
Project path

How a project runs

Four stages from first drawing to a line running in your plant.

STEP 01

Drawing review

Send a DXF, PDF or a sample part. Engineering returns a feasibility note and station plan, usually within two working days.

STEP 02

Line proposal

You receive layout, station list, speed, tooling scope, utilities and price. Options are quoted separately so comparison stays clear.

STEP 03

Build and test

Fabrication runs 45 to 90 days. The line is assembled, run with your material and filmed or witnessed before packing.

STEP 04

Delivery and handover

Machines ship with manuals, spare parts list and electrical drawings. Commissioning and operator training run on site or by video.

Why buyers return

Engineering, documentation, support

Most of our work comes from repeat orders and referrals, which puts pressure on all three.

Profile first engineering

Tooling is designed from your drawing and the flower pattern is confirmed before rolls are cut. Section tolerance is agreed in writing.

Export ready documentation

CE files follow the EU CE marking rules, and UK buyers get UKCA ready paperwork. Electrical drawings, packing lists and crating are prepared for 50+ destination countries.

Support after shipment

Remote diagnosis, spare rolls and wear parts, and on site commissioning keep the line producing long after handover.

Buyer questions

Roll forming machine FAQ

Short answers to the questions that come up before a quote.

What is a roll forming machine?

A roll forming machine is a continuous production line that bends metal coil through a series of driven roll stations. Each station adds a small bend until the strip matches the finished section, then a cutoff cuts it to length.

What does a complete roll forming line include?

Most lines include a decoiler, leveler, servo feeder, punch press, forming mill, cutoff and a runout table or stacker. Punching and automatic stacking are optional on simple profiles.

How much does a roll forming machine cost?

A single profile line with basic automation starts around USD 35,000 to 50,000. Lines with inline punching, servo feeding, flying cutoff and automatic stacking usually land between USD 90,000 and 180,000. Station count, tooling, cutoff type and automation level move the price most.

How fast does a roll forming machine run?

Speed depends on the process. Hydraulic press lines run 3 to 4 m/min, press and punch lines 10 to 15 m/min, and rotary or fly saw lines 20 to 35 m/min. Punching density and cut length usually set the real limit.

Can one machine produce several profiles?

Yes. Interchangeable tooling, cassette systems and switchable C and Z mills let one line cover a family of sections. Changeover ranges from a few minutes on cassette designs to several hours on fixed stands.

What is the lead time?

Build time is typically 45 to 90 days after the drawing and deposit are confirmed. Sea freight adds 20 to 45 days depending on destination.

Send the drawing, get a line plan

Share the profile drawing, material thickness, hole pattern and target output. Engineering will review the project and reply with a station plan and a machine configuration that fits.

Page updated October 2026.