Plaster Beacon Screed Rail Roll Forming Machine | Levelling Profile Production Line – PUTAI Tianjin, China

PUTAI Plaster Beacon Screed Rail Roll Forming Machine – Levelling Profile Production Line

The PUTAI screed rail roll forming machine produces the metal beacon profiles, also called screed guides or plaster levelling rails, that plasterers use to achieve a perfectly flat wall or floor surface. Galvanized steel from 0.3 to 0.6 mm is formed through 10 stations and cut to length by a servo cutting system at 35–40 m/min. It's a compact, efficient line for building material manufacturers supplying plastering and screeding contractors.

What Is a Plaster Beacon Profile?

• A light metal rail fixed to the wall or floor as a level guide before plastering or screeding
• The plasterer runs a straightedge across the beacons to create an even, flat surface
• Reduces surface curvature to a minimum for a professional finish
• Normally left in place after finishing, since removing it can cause cracking
• Also known as a screed rail, screed guide, plaster bead or levelling rail

Key Features

• Dedicated line for accurate beacon and screed rail profiles
• Fast production at 35–40 m/min
• Forms 0.3–0.6 mm galvanized steel
• 10 forming stations with forged Cr12 rollers
• Servo cutting with position feedback for precise, consistent lengths and minimal waste
• Straightening unit applies gradual, even force to keep profiles true without cracking
• PLC control for simple length and batch setting
• Efficient 4 kW main motor with gear drive for low running costs
• Quenched 45# steel shafts for strength and wear resistance

Technical Specifications

• Product: Plaster beacon, screed rail, levelling profile
• Material: Galvanized steel (GI)
• Material thickness: 0.3 – 0.6 mm
• Forming stations: 10
• Roller material: Cr12 (D3), forged
• Shaft diameter: 50 mm
• Shaft material: 45# steel, forged and quenched
• Speed: 35 – 40 m/min
• Transmission: Gear drive
• Main motor power: 4 kW
• Cutting system: Servo cutting
• Control system: PLC
• Machine weight: Approx. 3,000 kg
• Automation: Automatic

How the Production Line Works

• Feeding: Galvanized strip is fed from the coil into the line
• Roll forming: 10 stations shape the strip into the beacon profile
• Straightening: The profile is straightened with gradual, even pressure
• Servo cutting: Each rail is measured and cut to the programmed length
• Output: Finished beacons are collected for bundling

Applications

• Wall plastering with gypsum and cement plasters
• Floor screeding to achieve level surfaces
• Render on internal and external walls
• New build, renovation and commercial fit-out projects

Commercial Details

• Brand: PUTAI Technology
• Place of origin: Tianjin, China
• Minimum order: 1 set
• Colour: Customised
• Packing: Plastic film wrap for export
• Warranty: One year
• After-sales: Engineer support provided

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a plaster beacon used for? It acts as a level guide during plastering or screeding, so the finished surface is flat and even.
• Should beacons be removed after plastering? They are normally left in place, as removing them can lead to cracks in the finished surface.
• What material and thickness does the machine form? Galvanized steel from 0.3 to 0.6 mm.
• How fast does it run? 35–40 m/min.
• How is length controlled? A servo cutting system with position feedback cuts each rail precisely with minimal waste.
• What should I send for a quotation? Your beacon profile drawing or sample, thickness, any perforation requirements, target output, and local voltage and frequency.