Cangzhou Zhongtuo Cold Roll Forming Machinery Co.ltd patented automatic size-changing keel machine - a paradigm shift in modular building component manufacturing. This intelligent system combines German servo technology with adaptive tooling to achieve seamless profile switching for diverse architectural applications.
Revolutionizing Light Steel Framing: Zhongtuo's Auto-Adjust Keel Production Line
As global construction trends shift toward lightweight steel structures, Cangzhou Zhongtuo Cold Roll Forming Machinery Co.ltd patented automatic size-changing keel machine - a paradigm shift in modular building component manufacturing. This intelligent system combines German servo technology with adaptive tooling to achieve seamless profile switching for diverse architectural applications.
Core Technological Advantages
Smart Dimension Switching System
Integrated Siemens PLC (model SIMATIC S7-1500) enables <1mm positioning accuracy during rapid tooling adjustments
Hydraulic quick-change molds complete full in 90 seconds without manual intervention
Laser sensors verify dimensional accuracy at 50 checks/second
Advanced Production Features
Parameter Specification Material thickness: 0.3-1.5mm
Galvanized steel Max. line speed : 45m/min with ±0.5mm length tolerance
Motor configuration:7.5kW Siemens servo + 250-type reducer
Tool life: GCr15 steel molds with hard chrome plating (HRC 52-58)
Industry 4.0 Integration
Remote monitoring via Siemens MindSphere tracks OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) in real-time
AI-powered predictive maintenance alerts potential failures 72hrs in advance
Multi-language HMI (Chinese/English/Arabic) simplifies operation
Application Scenarios
Modular Construction: Produces variable-width C/U channels (50-150mm) for partition walls in prefab buildings
Suspended Ceilings: Switches between T-shaped main/secondary keels (38/50/60mm) within single production run
International Compliance: Meets ASTM A653 (NA), EN 10346 (EU), and GB/T 2518 (CN) standards
Competitive Differentiation
Compared to conventional keel machines:
68% faster changeover than mechanical adjustment systems
30% material savings through optimized nesting algorithms
50% labor reduction via automatic stacking/packaging units
With installations across 150+ countries including Canada and Saudi Arabia, Zhongtuo's solution represents the new benchmark in flexible cold forming technology.
