Cable Tray Forming Machine

Машина для формовки кабельных лотков

Cable Tray Forming Machine

Cable Tray Forming Machine

Машина для формовки кабельных лотков

Ladder Cable Tray Roll Forming Machine：Automatic Cable Ladder Side Rail Production Line

Description:Heavy-duty automatic ladder cable tray roll forming machine for galvanized steel cable ladder side rails. PLC control, inline punching, quick profile change, CE certified for electrical cable management manufacturers worldwide.

Ladder cable tray roll forming machine is a dedicated cold roll forming line to manufacture side rails for ladder-type cable trays, one of the most popular open-style cable management systems for power and control cables. The finished ladder cable tray features two parallel side channels connected by cross rungs, offering excellent ventilation, easy cable access and heat dissipation compared with trough or solid-bottom cable trays. It is widely specified for heavy power cabling in industrial plants, power stations, oil & gas projects and large infrastructure.

The complete production workflow includes hydraulic decoiling, strip guiding, servo feeding, inline punching for splice holes and rung connection holes, multi-pass roll forming, hydraulic flying cut-to-length and finished profile stacking. The line mainly forms C-channel or folded edge side rails for cable ladders. We can supply standalone side rail forming machines or integrated lines matched with rung welding assemblies for full ladder tray production. It supports hot-dip galvanized steel, pre-galvanized GI, aluminum and stainless steel coils.

Core Advantages of Our Ladder Cable Tray Roll Forming Machine

Precise Inline Punching & Synchronized Forming

Equipped with servo punching system synchronized with encoder tracking. Punching positions for connecting holes and rung mounting holes stay consistent along the whole length. No secondary stamping required after forming, which greatly cuts extra labour and improves batch consistency. Hole spacing, hole diameter and punching patterns can be edited directly on the touch screen.

PLC Automatic Control & Optional Quick Change Design

Adopts reliable PLC and HMI touch screen operation. Operators set tray width, rail height, cut length, batch quantity and production speed. The control system stores multiple product recipes for fast recall. Optional quick-change roller spacer design allows switching between different ladder sizes without full roller disassembly, minimizing downtime for customers running mixed orders of 100mm, 200mm, 300mm, 400mm, 600mm wide cable ladders.

Heavy-Duty Roller System for Stable Forming

Forming rollers are made of Cr12MoV alloy steel, quenched and hard chrome plated. Multi-stage forming stands avoid profile twisting, edge waving and springback. The welded thick machine base goes through shot blasting anti-rust treatment, maintaining high rigidity under long continuous running. Length tolerance is controlled within ±2 mm to meet IEC electrical cable tray standards.

Stable Flying Hydraulic Cutting

Flying shear cutting structure keeps the line running continuously without stopping the strip. The hydraulic station with independent cooling system delivers clean, low-burr cuts. It works reliably for both thin galvanized sheets and thicker heavy-duty steel for large-span cable ladders.

Flexible Customization for Different Markets

We tailor the line according to your drawings or samples. Adjustable forming range covers common ladder side rail heights from 50 mm to 150 mm. Material thickness ranges from 0.8 mm to 2.5 mm. You can select basic configuration, auto decoiler, servo punching unit, automatic stacker or full combined ladder assembly line. Voltage and frequency can be customized to match local power standards for Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe and Latin America.

Application of Finished Ladder Cable Trays

Ladder cable trays produced by this roll forming line are preferred for high-current power cable routing:

Power plants, transformer substations and renewable energy projects

Oil refineries, chemical factories and offshore onshore facilities

Large warehouses, data centers and commercial complexes

Metro, tunnel and bridge electrical infrastructure

Industrial workshops, steel structure factories and mining sites

Open ladder design helps cables release heat, reduces fire risk and makes inspection, cable adding or replacement much easier. Electrical equipment manufacturers invest in this roll forming line to produce cable ladders locally, shorten delivery lead time and reduce purchasing cost of imported finished cable trays.

Technical Reference Parameters

Suitable raw material: Pre-galvanized steel, HDG steel, aluminum, stainless steel

Material thickness: 0.8–2.5 mm

Forming speed: 6–15 m/min (lower speed when inline punching activated)

Control system: PLC + touch screen HMI

Punching: Servo synchronized inline punching

Cutting method: Hydraulic flying cut

Roller material: Cr12MoV, heat treated & chrome plated

Power supply: Customized 380V / 415V, 50Hz / 60Hz

Why Choose Us as Your Roll Forming Machine Supplier

We specialize in roll forming equipment for electrical metal profiles including cable ladder, trough cable tray, cable trunking and strut channel. Every ladder cable tray roll forming machine runs full load testing before shipment. We provide detailed operation manuals, installation guidance, online video technical support and spare parts supply. Whether you are expanding your cable management factory or upgrading old forming lines, we design a cost-effective solution to fit your output target and budget.