The Omega & Hat Channel Roll Former with PLC – Dual Profiles in One Machine is a fully automated forming equipment that simultaneously produces hat-shaped and omega shaped ceiling keels on a single machine using a cold-bending forming process.

The equipment mainly consists of a dual-station passive feeding rack, two sets of independent leveling and feeding devices, a forming main unit (dual parallel lines), two hydraulic cutting systems, and a PLC control system. The two production lines share the same main frame but are each equipped with an independent control system and forming molds, allowing for simultaneous independent operation or single-line operation without interference.

Core Specifications (Typical Model):

• Applicable Materials: Galvanized steel strip, cold-rolled steel strip (thickness 0.4–0.6mm)

• Forming Speed: 10–20 m/min (single line)

• Forming Passes: 12–24 passes (customized according to profile complexity)

• Control Method: Independent PLC control system (Delta, Schneider, Siemens, etc. optional), equipped with touchscreen interface

• Main Frame: Heavy-duty welded steel structure, ensuring stability during simultaneous dual-line operation

• Roll Material: 45# steel or GCr15 bearing steel, precision machined and hard chrome plated, mirror polished

Application Scenarios

The profile products produced by the dual-unit cap-type keel machine are widely used in various building decoration projects, mainly including the following areas:

1. Ceiling Systems Light steel keel ceiling frames for office buildings, offices, and shopping malls.

The cap-type keel serves as the main or secondary keel, supporting the ceiling panels.
The Omega shaped ceiling keel is installed on top of the main keel, forming a stable ceiling structure.

2. Partition Wall Systems

Wall support keels for drywall partitions.
The cap-type channel steel serves as the wall frame, fixing gypsum board or decorative panels.

Product Attributes :

Core Features

1. Dual Lines in One, Saving 40% of Floor Space
Traditional C-shaped/hat-shaped steel production requires two separate forming machines, resulting in a large footprint and dispersed layout. The dual-unit system, through an innovative integrated structural design, combines two production lines into one, with a total machine length of only 5.5–6.5 meters, reducing the total floor space by approximately 40% compared to two separate machines. This is particularly suitable for factories with limited workshop space.

2. Independent Control, Flexible Production
Equipped with independent PLC control systems and forming molds, each line can simultaneously produce two different specifications or profiles. For example, one line can produce hat-shaped keel for wall support, while the other produces omega-shaped keel for ceiling systems, without interference. Furthermore, one line can be independently stopped for profile changes while the other continues production, achieving “non-stop production changeover.”

3. Dual-Purpose Machine, High Return on Investment
One machine can meet the production needs of two profiles, with equipment purchase costs far lower than purchasing two separate machines. Simultaneously, maintenance and operator staffing are streamlined, significantly reducing overall operating costs.

4. Precision Forming, Stable Quality

The equipment adopts a high-rigidity main frame and precision rollers. The rollers are heat-treated, precision-machined, and then hard chrome plated, resulting in a smooth surface and high durability. Combined with a leveling and feeding device, it ensures flat strip feeding, accurate finished product cross-sectional dimensions, and a scratch-free surface. The cutting blades are made of Cr12Mov die steel, with a service life exceeding 1 million shearing cycles.

5. Automated Control, Easy Operation

The PLC control system, coupled with a touchscreen human-machine interface, allows operators to start fully automated production with a single button press by simply inputting parameters such as product quantity and length. From feeding, leveling, forming to fixed-length cutting, the entire line is automated, reducing reliance on skilled workers and lowering labor costs.

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The dual-unit cap-type keel machine offers a highly efficient and economical solution for light steel keel manufacturers with its unique advantages of space saving, parallel operation of two lines, and flexible production switching. Whether you are a professional factory specializing in ceiling profiles or a processing company undertaking comprehensive steel structure projects, this equipment can help you double your production capacity without increasing your workshop area, giving you a competitive edge in the fierce market.