Bus Body Profile Roll Forming Machine Data Sheet | Technical Specifications
Bus Body Profile Roll Forming Machine Technical Data Sheet
Machine Overview
Parameter Specification
Machine Name Bus Body Profile Roll Forming Machine
Profile Produced Bus body structural profiles / vehicle body reinforcement channels
Machine Type Single profile / adjustable vehicle body roll forming machine
Production Application Bus body frames, passenger vehicle structures, coach body reinforcement and transport vehicle frames
Manufacturing Process Continuous cold roll forming with punching capability
Production Environment Automotive manufacturing plant / bus body fabrication facility
Bus body profile roll forming machines produce steel or aluminum structural profiles used in the construction of bus body frames and vehicle structural systems. These profiles are used to support the bus body shell, side walls, roof frames and structural reinforcements.
Bus body profiles are designed to provide strength while maintaining lightweight vehicle construction.
Production Specifications
Specification Typical Value
Production Speed 10–30 m/min
Forming Stations 18–26 stations
Material Thickness Range 1.2–3.5 mm
Coil Width 100–350 mm
Coil Weight Capacity 5–10 tons
Cut Length Tolerance ±1 mm
Minimum Profile Length 500 mm
Maximum Profile Length 6000 mm
Bus structural profiles require high dimensional accuracy and consistent forming quality.
Material Compatibility
Material Type Supported
Cold Rolled Steel Yes
High Strength Steel Yes
Galvanized Steel Yes
Aluminum Yes
Stainless Steel Optional
Aluminum and high strength steel are commonly used in modern bus body manufacturing.
Material Strength
Property Typical Range
Yield Strength G300 – G700
Tensile Strength Up to 750 MPa
Coating Types Galvanized / painted / aluminum
These materials provide durability and corrosion resistance for transport vehicles.
Machine Frame Construction
Component Specification
Frame Type Heavy duty welded structural steel frame
Frame Plate Thickness 18–25 mm
Machine Base Heavy fabricated steel base frame
Frame Alignment Precision machined mounting surfaces
Machine Weight 16–22 tons
Rigid frame construction ensures stable forming of vehicle structural components.
Roll Tooling Specifications
Specification Typical Value
Roller Material GCr15 bearing steel
Heat Treatment HRC 58–62
Roller Diameter 80–120 mm
Shaft Diameter 80–100 mm
Shaft Material 40Cr alloy steel
Surface Finish Hard chrome plating
Roll Pass Design Bus body profile forming system
Forming Stages 18–26 stations
Roll tooling gradually forms metal strip into structural bus body profiles.
Drive System
Component Specification
Drive Type Gearbox drive / chain drive
Main Motor 11–22 kW
Drive Ratio 1:20
Transmission Industrial heavy duty gearbox
Lubrication Oil bath gearbox
Drive systems provide consistent forming speed and profile quality.
Hydraulic Cutting System
Component Specification
Cutting Type Hydraulic flying cut or post cut
Blade Material Cr12 tool steel
Cutting Accuracy ±1 mm
Hydraulic Pressure 12–18 MPa
Hydraulic Motor 5.5–7.5 kW
Hydraulic cutting systems ensure precise profile lengths.
Punching System
Component Specification
Punch Type Hydraulic punching system
Application Mounting holes, structural connection holes and slots
Punch Capacity 40–80 tons
Punching Speed Synchronized with forming line
Punching systems produce holes required for vehicle body assembly.
Control System
Component Specification
PLC Siemens / Mitsubishi / Delta
HMI Industrial touch screen interface
Length Measurement High precision encoder measurement system
Control Accuracy ±1 mm
Automation Fully automatic production line
Control system functions include:
Automatic length control
Punch position control
Batch production programming
Production monitoring
Fault diagnostics
Emergency stop system
Electrical Specifications
Parameter Value
Voltage 380V / 415V / 480V
Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Control Voltage 24V
Electrical Cabinet IP54 industrial enclosure
Protection Overload protection and circuit breakers
Machine Layout Dimensions
Parameter Value
Machine Length 16–22 m
Machine Width 2–3 m
Machine Height 1.8–2.5 m
Total Production Line Length 26–34 m
Typical production line configuration:
Uncoiler → Leveling System → Punching System → Roll Forming Machine → Hydraulic Cutting → Run-out Table
Coil Handling Equipment
Specification Value
Uncoiler Type Hydraulic decoiler
Coil Capacity 5–10 tons
Coil Inner Diameter 450–550 mm
Coil Outer Diameter Up to 1600 mm
Expansion Type Hydraulic expansion
Optional Equipment
Equipment Description
Automatic Stacker Structural component stacking system
Servo Feeder Precision feeding system
Coil Car Automatic coil loading system
Adjustable Profile System Multiple vehicle profile sizes production
Remote PLC Monitoring Remote diagnostics and monitoring
Automation improves production efficiency and reduces manual handling.
Installation Requirements
Requirement Typical
Foundation Reinforced concrete foundation
Floor Load Capacity 16–22 tons
Electrical Connection Three phase industrial power supply
Air Supply Optional
Installation Time 3–4 days
Maintenance Requirements
Component Maintenance Interval
Gearbox Oil 6 months
Bearings 6 months
Hydraulic Oil 12 months
Punch Tool Inspection Monthly
Roll Tooling Inspection Monthly
Regular maintenance ensures reliable production of bus structural profiles.
Production Capacity Example
Production Speed Output
10 m/min 600 m/hour
20 m/min 1200 m/hour
30 m/min 1800 m/hour
Production output depends on profile geometry and steel thickness.
Bus Body Profile Information
Specification Value
Profile Type Vehicle body structural profile
Typical Width 80–200 mm
Material Thickness 1.2–3.5 mm
Typical Length 2000–6000 mm
Bus body profiles form the structural skeleton used in bus and coach body construction.
Machine Standards
Standard Description
CE Certification European machinery safety standards
ISO 9001 Manufacturing quality management
Automotive Manufacturing Standards Vehicle structural component production standards
Bus body profile roll forming machines produce structural components used in bus manufacturing and public transport vehicle production.
Shipping Information
Specification Value
Container Size 40 ft container
Shipping Weight 18–26 tons
Packaging Industrial export packing
Typical Machine Price Range
Machine Type Price Range
Basic Line $180,000 – $260,000
Automatic Punching Line $260,000 – $340,000
Fully Automated Bus Body Line $380,000+
Pricing depends on profile complexity, punching systems and automation level.
Applications
Industry Use
Bus Manufacturing Passenger bus structural frames
Transportation Equipment Commercial vehicle structures
Automotive Manufacturing Vehicle body components
Public Transport Systems Bus and coach production
Bus body profile roll forming machines are widely used to manufacture structural steel profiles used in buses, coaches and public transport vehicle body systems worldwide.