Profile Information
Strut channel is a structural metal framing profile with a U-shaped or channel-shaped cross-section, commonly featuring inward lips for fastening. It supports pipes, electrical conduits, cable trays, HVAC systems, solar components, and other building services.
It is widely used in construction, electrical, mechanical, and industrial installations, with strong demand in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Common materials include galvanized steel, carbon steel, and stainless steel, typically produced using a strut channel roll forming machine.
Typical Applications
| Pipe Rack Support Systems | Electrical Cable Tray Support |
| HVAC Duct Support Systems | Seismic Bracing Systems |
Profile Specification
| Profile | Strut Channel, Galvanized Strut, Unistrut Channel, C Channel, and Slotted Channel |
| Common Material | Galvanized steel / Stainless steel |
| Yield Strength | 235-345Mpa |
| Thickness | 1.5 – 2.5 mm |
| Dimension | Width1-5/8″ x Height 1-5/8″, 3-1/4″, customizable |
| Profile Features | Serrated Edges |
| Reinforcing Ribs | |
| Pre-Punched Holes |
Standard Dimension
| mm | Inch |
| 21×10 | 13/16×13/32″ |
| 21×21 | 13/16×13/16″ |
| 41×21 | 1-5/8×13/16″ |
| 41×22 | 1-5/8X7/8″ |
| 41×25 | 1-5/8×1″ |
| 41×41 | 1-5/8×1-5/8″ |
| 41×62 | 1-5/8×2-7/16″ |
| 41×82 | 1-5/8X3-1/4″ |
| Customizable | |
Production Line
This strut channel roll forming machine is designed for continuous production of accurately punched, formed, and cut strut channels. Flying saw cutting eliminates cut-off scrap, while automatic stacking delivers neatly arranged finished profiles for easier handling, storage, and transportation.
Flow Chart
Decoiler with Leveler → Punch press → Guiding → Roll forming machine → Flying saw cut → Auto stacker
Factory Live Test Video 🎯
Prior to shipment, every Goalon roll forming machine undergoes strict trial testing. Below is the live footage of our roll forming production line under continuous operation.
Why Choose This Roll Forming Production Line
✅ Zero Cut-Off Scrap
Saw cutting eliminates conventional cut-off waste, helping preserve steel yield and reduce cumulative material costs over long production runs.
✅ Continuous Forming During Cutting
The flying saw synchronizes with the moving profile, allowing continuous roll forming instead of stopping the line for each cut.
✅ Ready-to-Handle Stacked Profiles
The automatic stacker neatly bundles finished channels, reducing manual collection and making storage, loading, and transportation more efficient.
Machine Details 🎯
Function Of Machines
Decoiler & Leveling Machine
The decoiler and leveling machine continuously feeds the steel coil into production while correcting coil curvature. Stable material feeding helps maintain consistent punching positions and forming accuracy throughout the strut channel roll forming machine.
♦ Punching Machine
The punching unit creates mounting holes and other required patterns before roll forming. Punching accuracy is important because hole positions must remain consistent after the flat strip is progressively shaped into the final strut channel profile.
Guiding System
The guiding system aligns the punched strip before it enters the forming section. Proper lateral positioning reduces material deviation and helps maintain dimensional consistency during continuous roll forming.
♦ Roll Forming Machine
The roll forming section progressively shapes the flat steel strip through multiple forming stations. Cast-iron stands and a gearbox-driven system provide rigid support and stable transmission for consistent profile forming during continuous production.
♦ Flying Saw Cutting
The flying hydraulic saw cuts the formed strut channel to the required length without stopping the roll forming process. The cutting unit travels with the moving profile during cutting, minimizing relative movement and maintaining production continuity.
♦ Automatic Stacker
The automatic stacker receives finished strut channels and arranges them into orderly bundles. This reduces manual handling after cutting and makes the profiles easier to move, store, load, and transport.
Machine Photos
Specifications Of This Roll Forming Production Line
| Component | Specification | Details |
| Decoiler | Type | Hydraulic |
| Capacity | 5T | |
| Coil Width | Max. 500mm | |
| Expanding Range | 460–520mm | |
| Leveler | Type | 3 upper + 4 lower leveling rollers |
| Roller Material | 40Cr steel, heat treated | |
| Punch press | Hole Types | Oblong holes, customizable |
| Hole Position | According to profile drawing | |
| Die Material | Cr12MoV / SKD11 | |
| Die Hardness | HRC 58–62 | |
| Synchronization | Servo feeding & punching synchronization | |
| Roll Forming Machine | Station Number | 23 Stands |
| Roller Material | GCr15, HRC 58–62° heat treatment | |
| Shaft Diameter & Material | 76mm solid shaft, 40Cr heat treatment | |
| Frame Structure | Cast-iron stand | |
| Driving System | Gearbox | |
| Formable Thickness | 1.5–2.5mm | |
| Cutting Device | Type | Saw cut |
| Power | 5.5kw | |
| Blade Material | Cr12MoV | |
| Waste | No waste | |
| Operation Mode | Cutting while roll forming machine keeps running | |
| PLC Control Cabinet | PLC | SIEMENS |
| HMI touch screen | MCGS/SIEMENS/Schneider | |
| Encoder | OMRON | |
| Language | Customizable language touch screen | |
| Functionality | Speed, length, and quantity preset with material position feedback | |
| Production Line | Total Power | Around 40kw |
| Forming Speed | 15–20 m/min | |
| Line Dimension | LWH 27 × 2.5 × 1.7m | |
| Machine Weight | 20 Ton | |
| Operator Needed | 1–2 persons |
Customizable Roll Forming Solutions
Our Saw-Cut Strut Channel Roll Forming Machine with Auto Stacker is customized for your specific strut channel profile, including channel dimensions, rib pattern, serrated edges, material thickness, and punching layout.
The forming stations, tooling, punching system, cutting length, and line speed are configured according to your profile drawings. Manual changeover allows practical production of different strut channel sizes for electrical supports, HVAC systems, piping, solar mounting, and construction applications.
| Material | Thickness | Production speed | Automation level |
| Perforation | Embossing | Cutting | Machine color |
| One machine for multiple profile sizes | …… | ||
Comprehensive Services & Support
Safety Designs
Optional safety covers are available to protect operators from moving components while improving workplace safety and compliance.
Warranty
2-year warranty with lifetime technical support and after-sales service.
Professional Packing
Machines are packed in plastic film and labeled for easy identification and assembly, and secured inside the container with steel cables.
Installation Guide
Besides paid on-site installation and training services, we provide installation and operation manuals, along with operation videos before shipment for guidance.
Roll Forming Machines Delivered Worldwide
From our factory to customers across the globe.
Our roll forming machines have been successfully delivered to customers across multiple countries and industries, including construction, storage systems, solar mounting, and steel fabrication.
Each project reflects our engineering expertise, manufacturing capability, and commitment to providing reliable metal forming solutions for long-term customer success.
Frequently Asked Question
The machine can be customized for ribbed strut channels with serrated edges, different profile dimensions, hole patterns, material thicknesses, and required production specifications.
The flying saw cuts each strut channel to length without producing cut-off scrap, helping maximize steel utilization while keeping the roll forming process running continuously.
Yes. The hydraulic punching system can be configured according to hole size, spacing, quantity, position, and customer-specific punching patterns required for installation.
Yes. The line integrates automated feeding, leveling, punching, forming, synchronized flying cutting, and programmed control to reduce manual intervention and improve production consistency.
There is no need to worry. Our machines are designed for easy installation and operation.
Before shipment, we will finish the main assembly and testing in our factory. When the machine arrives, you only need to place it in position, connect the power supply, and it can start working.
We will also provide:
detailed installation and operation manuals
machine layout drawings
wiring diagrams
online technical support (video call / photos / videos)
If needed, we can also arrange an engineer to come to your factory to help with installation and training. Many of our customers complete installation smoothly with our online guidance.
30% deposit is paid before production, the balance paid after inspection confrmation, before shipment.
