Furring Channel Roll Forming Machine | Hat Channel & Resilient Channel Line – PUTAI - Tianjin, China

PUTAI Furring Channel Roll Forming Machine – Automatic Hat Channel and Resilient Channel Production Line

The PUTAI furring channel roll forming machine is a fully automatic cold roll forming line that turns galvanized steel strip into metal furring channel in a single continuous pass. Also known as hat channel, resilient channel or drywall furring channel, these profiles create a level fixing plane for plasterboard and cladding on walls and ceilings. One machine covers 16 mm resilient channel plus 28 mm and 38 mm hat channel, running at up to 40 m/min with a tracking shear that cuts to length without stopping the line.

What Is a Metal Furring Channel?

• A light-gauge, cold-formed steel section fixed to walls, ceilings or slabs to create a level, ventilated fixing surface
• Standard sizes include 16 mm resilient channel, 28 mm hat channel and 38 mm hat channel, plus U-shaped profiles for partition framing
• Separates the board from the structure behind it, improving acoustic performance
• Conceals services and leaves a cavity for insulation and drainage behind cladding

Key Features

• One machine produces 16 mm resilient channel and 28 mm and 38 mm hat channel
• Quick-change cassette switches between profiles in under 30 minutes
• Tracking shear cuts at full line speed with a clean, burr-free edge
• Cold forming at room temperature keeps the zinc coating intact and preserves steel strength
• PLC with touch screen, encoder feedback and length batching
• Remote support through the PLC Ethernet port for alarm checks and recipe updates
• Automatic stacker on the run-out table

Technical Specifications

• Material: GI, GL or cold-rolled steel, yield strength 235–550 MPa
• Material thickness: 0.35 – 0.6 mm (customisable)
• Profiles: Hat channel 28 mm and 38 mm, resilient channel 16 mm
• Forming stations: 10
• Roller material: GCr15 steel, hard-chrome plated
• Shaft diameter: 50 mm
• Line speed: Up to 40 m/min
• Transmission: Gear drive
• Cutting: Hydraulic tracking shear, Cr12MoV blade, ±1 mm length accuracy
• Profile tolerance: ±0.3 mm
• Main motor power: 7.5 kW
• Hydraulic station power: 4 kW
• Control system: PLC with touch screen, encoder feedback and length batching
• Machine weight: Approx. 3,000 kg
• Power supply: 380V / 50Hz / 3-phase (customised to local supply)

How the Production Line Works

• Decoiling: A hydraulic decoiler (3–5 t) feeds the steel strip
• Levelling and feeding: The strip is flattened and guided into the line
• Pre-punching and notching: Servo punching adds holes or notches where required
• Roll forming: 10 stations progressively bend the strip into the hat or resilient profile
• Straightening: A straightening head keeps the finished profile true
• Tracking cut: The hydraulic shear cuts to length while the line keeps running
• Stacking: Finished channels are collected on the run-out table by the automatic stacker

Applications

• Drywall partition and wall furring
• Suspended ceiling framing
• Acoustic wall systems using resilient channel
• Basement and lift-shaft wall lining
• Curtain-wall backing and ventilated rainscreen cavities
• Residential, commercial and modular construction in markets including North America, Australia, the Middle East and Southeast Asia

Quality and Standards

• CE marked and built under ISO 9001
• Profiles verified against ASTM C645 and AS 3623
• Complete line test-run with the buyer's own coil before shipment
• Supplied with roll drawings, electrical schematics and a full spare-parts list

Installation, Commissioning and Training

• Complete line ships in one 40 ft container
• Foundation drawings and anchor-bolt plan supplied in advance, so site preparation can start during manufacture
• Two technicians commission the line in 5–7 working days
• Commissioning covers mechanical levelling, encoder calibration, trial runs with your coil and operator training
• Maintenance schedule provided with daily, weekly and monthly tasks

Commercial Details

• Brand: PUTAI Technology
• Minimum order: 1 set
• Colour: Customised
• Packing: Plastic film wrap for export
• Warranty: 12 months, with lifetime technical support
• Spare parts: Spare rolls shipped from stock

Frequently Asked Questions

• What material thickness can the line form? 0.35–0.6 mm galvanized, galvalume or cold-rolled steel with a yield strength of 235–550 MPa, and other ranges can be built to order.
• Can one machine make both hat channel and resilient channel? Yes. The quick-change cassette switches between 16 mm resilient channel and 28 mm or 38 mm hat channel in under 30 minutes.
• How accurate is the cut length? The hydraulic tracking shear cuts at full line speed to ±1 mm with a burr-free edge.
• How long is delivery? Typically 45–60 days from deposit.
• What is included in after-sales service? Installation supervision, operator training, a 12-month warranty, lifetime technical support and spare rolls from stock.
• What do you need for a quotation? Your profile drawing, thickness range and target output. PUTAI returns a line layout, price and delivery schedule within 24 hours.