Cable Tray Forming Machine

Машина для формовки кабельных лотков

Cable Tray Forming Machine

Cable Tray Forming Machine

Машина для формовки кабельных лотков

Cable Tray Roll Forming Machine：Automatic Perforated Ladder Cable Tray Production Line

Description:Our cable tray roll forming machine produces perforated, solid bottom and ladder cable trays. PLC control, inline punching, flying shear, fast size change, stable quality for cable tray manufacturers.

Cable tray roll forming machine is a complete cold roll forming line designed to mass-produce metal cable trays for electrical cable management. It processes galvanized steel, carbon steel and aluminum coils into perforated cable trays, solid-bottom trough trays and ladder cable trays in one continuous workflow. For cable tray fabricators, electrical component factories and metal profile manufacturers, this automatic line cuts labor cost, improves dimensional consistency and supports fast order delivery for construction, power plant, data center and commercial building projects.

How the Cable Tray Roll Forming Line Works

The whole production runs automatically from coil feeding to finished product stacking without frequent manual operation.

Decoiler: Unloads steel coil steadily and avoids material torsion.

Leveling unit: Flattens strip steel to remove coil set and guarantee straightness.

Servo / hydraulic punching station: Punches ventilation holes, mounting slots and connection notches according to customer drawings.

Roll forming stations: Gradually bends flat strip into standard cable tray profile with precision rollers.

Flying shear cutting: Non-stop cutting to preset lengths, no shutdown during cutting to keep high speed.

Output table & stacking: Finished trays slide out and stack neatly for packing.

All parameters including tray width, side height, hole pattern and cutting length can be saved in the PLC HMI system for repeated production.

Core Advantages of Our Automatic Cable Tray Forming Machine

One machine for multiple tray sizes

This flexible roll former supports adjustable width from 100mm to 800mm and side height 50–200mm. With optional quick-change roller sets or automatic width adjustment structure, you can switch between different cable tray specifications quickly, instead of buying separate machines for each size. It makes the line perfect for factories receiving mixed custom orders.

High forming precision & stable finished quality

Rollers are made of GCr15 or 40Cr steel, quenched and hard chrome plated. The formed tray has uniform side walls, flat bottom surface, no twisting or wave edge. Inline punching ensures hole position tolerance stays within small error, which makes installation easier for end users. The flying cut design delivers smooth burr-free cutting edges and reduces waste rate.

Full automation, low labor demand

Controlled by reliable PLC and touch screen HMI, operators only need to load coils and set programs. The system supports automatic counting, length tracking, fault alarm and recipe storage. It greatly reduces dependence on skilled workers and lowers human error for mass production.

Wide material compatibility

The line works with galvanized steel, hot-dip galvanized sheet, cold rolled carbon steel and aluminum sheet. Usable material thickness ranges from 0.6mm to 3.0mm, covering light-duty and heavy-duty cable tray requirements for different electrical standards.

Long service life and easy maintenance

Heavy welded machine base reduces vibration during high-speed running. Transmission parts use hardened gear boxes and solid main shafts. We provide clear operation manuals, spare parts list and remote technical guidance for after-sales support. Regular maintenance is simple and downtime is minimized.

Main Technical Specifications

Finished products: Perforated cable tray, solid bottom trough tray, ladder cable tray, cable tray cover

Raw material: GI, CR carbon steel, aluminum

Material thickness: 0.6–3.0 mm

Tray width range: 100–800 mm

Side height: 50–200 mm

Forming speed: 8–25 m/min (depends on punching layout and material)

Control system: PLC + touch HMI

Cutting type: Servo flying shear

Roller material: GCr15, quenched, chrome plated

Typical Applications of Cable Trays Made by This Machine

Cable trays produced on this roll forming line are widely used for cable routing and support:

Data centers and server rooms

Power plants, solar and wind power stations

Industrial workshops and manufacturing factories

Commercial buildings, shopping malls, hospitals

Tunnel, subway and infrastructure electrical projects

Who Should Buy This Cable Tray Roll Forming Machine?

If you run a metal profile factory, electrical accessories workshop or cable tray OEM business, this automatic line is a good investment. Many customers upgrade from semi-manual punching and separate forming machines to integrated roll forming lines to raise output, win more large construction tenders and control production cost. We can customize the line layout, punching patterns, roller sets and speed according to your target tray drawings and local market standards.

FAQ

Q1: Can one line make both perforated tray and solid tray?

A: Yes. You can choose to activate or bypass the punching station. Solid cable trays can be produced when the punching unit is switched off.

Q2: Can you design the machine according to our drawing?

A: We accept custom profiles. Send your cable tray CAD drawing, material grade and thickness, our engineering team will configure rollers, punching molds and line layout for you.

Q3: What is the delivery time and warranty?

A: Standard cable tray roll forming line lead time is about 35–60 working days. We provide 12 months warranty for the whole machine and lifelong technical consultation.

Q4: Do you supply spare parts after delivery?

A: Yes. We offer easy-wearing spare parts such as punching dies, cutting blades and rollers at factory cost.