Storage Rack Roll Forming Machine (Upright & Beam)
What Is a Storage Rack Roll Forming Machine?
A storage rack roll forming machine produces the roll-formed steel sections used in pallet racking systems — primarily upright frames and horizontal beams. Roll-formed racking sections (commonly 90-120 mm uprights with punched holes on 50/100 mm pitch, and box-shaped beams) are lighter than structural steel equivalents and are the standard in modern warehouses. The machine forms cold-rolled steel at 1.5-2.5 mm into continuous sections, then cuts to length with the hole pattern pre-punched in line.
Typical Racking Sections
- Uprights: C or omega sections with punched slots for beam connectors, commonly 90-120 mm deep.
- Beams: closed box or step sections that lock into uprights, 50-150 mm high.
- Other sections: shelf supports, base plates, pallet supports per system design.
Machine Configuration
| Material | Cold rolled / high tensile steel coil |
| Thickness | 1.5-2.5 mm (per section) |
| Forming speed | 8-15 m/min |
| Punching | Servo or hydraulic hole punching before forming, 50/100 mm pitch |
| Cutting | Auto length cut per drawing |
| Control | PLC + HMI |
Applications
Rack manufacturers and warehouse equipment companies produce pallet racking, cantilever racks, drive-in racks and mezzanine components for logistics centers, cold stores, factories and retail distribution. Growth markets include Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
FAQ
What racking sections can the machine form?
Uprights (90-120 mm) and beams with punched connection slots, plus shelf and pallet support sections, tooled per your system design.
What thickness does it process?
Typically 1.5-2.5 mm high-tensile or cold-rolled steel, depending on load rating.
How are the holes punched?
Holes are punched in line before forming at standard 50/100 mm pitch, with servo control for spacing accuracy.
Do you provide the full racking design?
We supply the machine and tooling per your section drawings; racking system design and testing are typically done by the buyer or their engineer.
What is the minimum order quantity?
MOQ is 1 set with your chosen sections and hole patterns.
How do I start?
Send your racking section drawings for a quotation.
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Contact ZTRFM with your racking section drawings for a quotation.