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This highway guardrail w beam roll forming machine produces high-strength crash barriers with stable punching accuracy, precise forming performance, and reliable continuous production for highway safety projects.
- Heavy-Duty Production
- Saving Space
- Strong Structural Stability
We customize the highway guardrail w beam roll forming machine according to different barrier drawings, hole layouts, material thicknesses, production speeds, and regional highway standards.
Recommended for highway guardrail manufacturers, infrastructure contractors, steel processing companies, and factories requiring continuous production of heavy-duty W beam safety barriers.
1. Flow Chart
Decoiler → Leveling machine → Hydraulic punching unit → Roll forming machine → Hydraulic cut
| 2. Basic Specifications of This Line | |||
| Speed | 15-20m/min,customizable | Operator Needed | 1-2 persons |
| Machine Frame | Wall panel | Driving System | Chains |
| Dimension | LWH 7*1.8*2m | Weight | 15T |
| Container | 1*40GP+(1*20GP) | Power Supply | Customizable |
| 3. Machine Components | |||
| Decoiler*1 | Roll forming machine*1 | Cutting unit*1 | PLC control cabinet*1 |
| Out table*2 | Tool box*1 | Spare parts | |
*For reference only; subject to the actual machines.
Profile Information
Highway guardrail W beam barriers are designed with corrugated wave profiles to absorb impact energy and improve roadside traffic safety on highways, bridges, and expressways.
Popular in North America, South America, the Middle East, and Asia, these barriers are usually made from galvanized steel coils and produced by a highway guardrail w beam roll forming machine.
How Does The Roll Forming Machine Work?
Machine Details
Steel Coil Decoiler
Steel coil decoiler is used to unwind metal coils smoothly for feeding into roll forming, cutting, or punching processes.
Manual decoiler is a basic and economical option, while motorized and hydraulic decoilers are also available for higher efficiency and automation:
| Power Type | Manual | Steel Coil Width | Max 1250mm |
| Loading Capacity | 5/7/10 Ton | Expanding Range | 460-50mm |
Leveler
The decoiler feeds steel coils smoothly into the roll forming machine line, while the leveling machine removes coil stress and sheet deformation to improve punching precision and forming stability.
Punching unit
The hydraulic punching unit creates mounting holes and connection slots directly before roll forming.
Its compact integrated structure saves factory space and simplifies material feeding, although the production speed is slightly lower compared with independent high-speed punching systems.
Roll Forming Machine
This highway guardrail w beam roll forming machine uses cast-iron stands and a gearbox driving system for heavy-duty continuous production.
Thick material and pre-punched steel require strong forming stability, synchronized transmission, and reliable roller pressure to maintain accurate profile dimensions.
| Speed | 20m/min | Forming Station | 18 Stands |
| Motor Power | 7.5Kw | Shaft Diameter | 76mm, solid |
| Driving System | Chain | Roller Material | Gcr15,HRC58-62° |
| Frame Structure | Wall panel | Shaft Material | 40Cr heat treatment |
Hydraulic cutting unit
The hydraulic cut uses a stop-to-cut system, allowing stable and accurate cutting without profile movement during cutting.
If customers require higher production speed, customized flying cut solutions are also available.
Convyor
W beam barriers are usually 3-4 meters long and extremely heavy. An auto stacker reduces manual labor, improves collection efficiency, and helps prevent profile scratching or handling deformation.
| Item | Out Table | Auto Stacker |
| Type | Manual / Semi-manual | Fully automatic |
| Investment | Low cost | Higher initial investment |
| Labor | Requires manual handling | Reduces labor significantly |
| Efficiency | Suitable for low–medium speed | Ideal for high-speed production |
| Flexibility | High | Moderate |
| Stacking | Manual, less consistent | Automatic, neat and consistent |
| Maintenance | Simple | More complex |
| Application | Small to medium production lines | Large-scale, continuous production |
Safety Designs
Chain covers are installed to protect operators and extend chain service life. Full-machine mesh covers (slidable) provide visibility with safety. Flip-type covers ensure convenient access with enhanced protection.
Safety signs are applied to continuously alert operators.
PLC Control Cabinet & Encoder
In a cold roll forming line, the encoder works with the PLC to provide real-time feedback on material position and speed, ensuring precise feed, synchronized forming, and accurate length control for cutting and punching.
Production speed, product length, and quantity can be set on the control cabinet. The display language can be customized according to customer requirements.
Other Customization Details
The machine comes standard with a blue main color and orange accents. Other colors can be customized free of charge.
The default metal nameplate is Goalon, which can also be customized at no additional cost.
Basic Services
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
Free customized manuals, operationvideos, installationvideos, and remote video supportare provided.
The standard configuration operates at 10 m/min. Higher-end configurations can reach 15 m/min, and even higher speeds can be customized according to specific production requirements.
Yes. For higher speed requirements, we can provide customized flying cut or independent punching solutions for improved production efficiency.
Lead times range from 30-40 days post-order, varying by customization level and supplier location. We typically require 35 days for standard machines.
Yes. We are a professional manufacturer that produces both standard market profiles and customized profiles. We can also sign an agreement to ensure that your drawing will not be shared with other parties.
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.
