Drywall C U Channel Roll Forming Machine | Stud and Track Production Line – PUTAI - Tianjin, China

PUTAI Drywall C U Channel Roll Forming Machine – Automatic Stud and Track Production Line

The PUTAI drywall C U channel roll forming machine produces the light-gauge steel framing used behind plasterboard partition walls. It runs galvanized coil through 12 precision roll stations and outputs C-shaped studs and U-shaped tracks in one continuous pass, ready for board fixing. Both profiles come from a single machine frame, with web widths from 40 to 150 mm, inline punching for service holes and speeds up to 40 m/min, giving drywall manufacturers and contractors a complete stud and track supply from one line.

Key Features

• One machine produces both C studs and U tracks by adjusting the lip-forming passes
• Web widths from 40 to 150 mm and flange heights from 30 to 50 mm
• Inline rotary punching adds service holes and knockouts without slowing the line
• Servo tracking cut-off cuts to length at full speed with ±0.5 mm accuracy
• Gradual roll forming keeps the zinc coating intact at the bends for better corrosion resistance
• PLC with touch screen and recipe memory for fast size and length changes
• Forged Cr12 rollers for long tool life

Technical Specifications

• Profiles: C stud, U track
• Material: Galvanized steel coil
• Material thickness: 0.35 – 0.6 mm (customisable)
• Web width: 40 – 150 mm
• Flange height: 30 – 50 mm
• Forming stations: 12
• Roller material: Cr12, forged
• Shaft diameter: 50 mm, 45# steel
• Forming speed: 25 – 40 m/min
• Transmission: Gear drive
• Main motor power: 12.5 kW
• Cutting: Servo tracking cut-off, ±0.5 mm length tolerance
• Dimension tolerance: ±0.3 mm on web and flange
• Control system: PLC with touch screen and recipe memory
• Machine weight: Approx. 3,000 kg
• Automation: Fully automatic

How the Stud and Track Line Works

• Decoiling: The decoiler feeds galvanized strip into the line
• Levelling: A levelling unit flattens the strip before forming
• Punching: A rotary punching unit adds service holes and knockouts in line
• Roll forming: 12 stations bend the strip progressively, forming the web, flanges and return lips
• Profile change: Retracting the lip-forming passes switches the output from C stud to U track
• Cutting: The flying cut-off cuts each piece to length without stopping the line
• Run-out: Finished studs and tracks are collected on the run-out table

Applications

• Interior partition studs with head and base track
• Shaft wall and stairwell framing
• Ceiling and furring framework
• Modular and prefabricated wall panels
• Offices, hotels, hospitals and prefabricated housing projects

Advantages Over Buying Stock Framing

• Lower inventory cost, since studs and tracks are made as needed
• Less waste, with every piece cut to the exact length required
• Non-standard sizes made on demand, with no supplier minimum order
• Studs and tracks are used together on site, so one line can batch both profiles by the week

Commercial Details

• Brand: PUTAI Technology
• Minimum order: 1 set
• Colour: Customised
• Packing: Plastic film wrap for export
• Warranty: One year
• Service: On-site commissioning, operator training, remote PLC support, tooling and spare parts

Frequently Asked Questions

• What thickness can the machine run? The standard line forms 0.35–0.6 mm galvanized steel, and other thickness ranges can be built to order.
• Can one machine make both C studs and U track? Yes. The lip-forming passes are adjustable, so one machine produces both profiles and switches between them quickly.
• What is the difference between a C stud and a U track? A C stud is the vertical framing member with return lips for added stiffness. A U track is the unlipped channel fixed to the floor and ceiling that holds the studs in place.
• What accuracy and speed can we expect? Cut length is held to ±0.5 mm, web and flange dimensions to ±0.3 mm, and running speed is 25–40 m/min depending on thickness.
• Can the machine punch service holes? Yes. An inline rotary punching unit adds service holes and knockouts while the line runs.
• What installation and service is included? PUTAI engineers commission the line on site, train operators, and provide remote PLC support, tooling and spare parts.
• What do you need for a quotation? Your profile drawing or sample, thickness range, required sizes and target output, plus your local voltage and frequency.