Putai Drywall C U Channel Roll Forming Machine for Stud and Track
How the stud and track line works
The strip is formed progressively rather than bent in a single stroke. After decoiling and levelling, it passes through 12 roll stations, each adding a few degrees of bend until the stud web, flanges and return lips are complete. The same mill changes to U track by retracting the lip forming passes, so studs and tracks come from one frame instead of two.
Line configuration
A complete line includes a decoiler, a levelling unit, a rotary punching unit for service holes and knockouts, the forming mill, a flying cut-off and a run-out table. Servo feeding holds length within 0.35-0.6 mm, and the drywall stud roll forming machine keeps 25-40 m/min of continuous output while punching runs in line.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Profile range | C stud, U track |
| Web width | 40-150 mm |
| Flange height | 30-50 mm |
| Material thickness | 0.35-0.6 mm (customized) |
| Forming speed | 25-40 m/min |
| Forming stations | 12 stations |
| Cutting length tolerance | +/-0.5 mm |
| Dimension tolerance | +/-0.3 mm on web and flange |
| Control | PLC with touch screen and recipe memory |
Applications
Output serves interior partitions, shaft walls, ceiling grids and furring systems in offices, hotels, hospitals and prefabricated housing. Contractors and drywall material suppliers install this equipment to make studs and tracks in-house instead of buying stock lengths, which removes the minimum order quantity that suppliers otherwise impose on non-standard sizes.
1. Interior partition studs and head or base track
2. Shaft wall and stairwell framing
3. Suspended ceiling grid and furring channel
4. Modular and prefabricated wall panels
Because studs and track are consumed together on site, most buyers run them from one line and batch the sizes by the week rather than by the day.
Advantages over buying stock framing
Compared with buying stock framing, in-house forming cuts inventory cost, removes length waste and lets odd sizes be made on demand. The drywall track roll forming machine also keeps the zinc coating intact at the bends, since the rolls shape the strip gradually instead of stamping it, so cut edges and corners resist rust without extra treatment. Payback typically falls between 8 and 14 months on a two-shift operation.Advantages over buying stock framing.
FAQ
1. What thickness can a drywall stud roll forming machine run?
Standard frames handle 0.4-1.2 mm galvanized strip; reinforced stands and a larger motor extend the range to 1.5 mm for structural studs.
2. Can one machine make both C studs and U track?
Yes. The lip forming passes are adjustable, so one drywall C U channel roll forming machine covers both profiles and switches between them quickly.
3. How do stud and track dimensions differ?
C studs are load-bearing members with return lips; U track is the unlipped channel that receives them at floor and ceiling. The drywall track roll forming machine makes the U section by retracting the lip passes.
4. What accuracy and speed should we expect?
Length tolerance is 0.5 mm, web and flange dimensions stay within 0.3 mm, and typical running speed is 25-40 m/min depending on thickness.
5. What about installation and service?
Engineers commission the line on site, train operators, and provide remote PLC support, tooling and spare parts.
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