FC 'Fast Change' Purlin Mill

The Hayes Fast Change (FC) Purlin line is a development on our Quick Change (QC) purlin line.

Bringing the same proven and tested design from our Quick Change Purlin lines, the Fast Change Purlin introduces our ‘Fast Change’ system. This makes changing from Cee to Zed purlins and purlin sizes faster and easier, while still letting you produce any size purlin within machine specs.

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'Fast Change' Purlin Standard Components Details

Infeed

Adjustable Vee-throated infeed guides to suit coil discrepancies positioned via Siko type screw adjustment.
Primary strip feed rolls machined from hardened 4340 steel rolls spur gear coupled and fitted with chain coupled pressure screws to adjust traction.
Straightening rolls to remove 'coil set'.
The recycling spray lubricator applies lubricant to both sides of the coil prior to the forming process.

Chassis And Pedestals

Fabricated steel chassis manufactured in segments for easy handling and painted with a lacquer finish.
Reference marking and leveling feet for ease of alignment.
Pedestals are prefabricated welded steel designs with precision-machined working surfaces.
Pedestals are adjustable via an electronically controlled raft and Hayes 'Fast Change' system.

Fast Change System

Pedestals on the changeover side rotate 180 degrees allowing for the fast changeover from Cee to Zed Purlins.
'Fast change' system is operated via chain and gear, which is operated manually via the operator.
'Operators' side tooling is mounted on an electronically adjustable raft, allowing for virtually infinite web adjustment within machine specs.
Pedestals fitted with Hayes patented 'Auto Gauge' system removing the need to adjust for differing material thickness.

Punching

Hydraulically powered via a dedicated power pack.
Static shear for trimming coil lengths and interchangeable part-cut die that leaves a small amount of material between profiles that can be easily snapped for lengths below 1750mm.
Dynamic punch heads positioned on movable rafts for adjusting hole position.
The amount of punch heads are configurable based on production requirements.

Tooling

Solid D2 steel tooling rolls precision CNC-machined and through-hardened to RC60 grade.
Tooling rolls contain Hayes's patented 'Auto Gauge' system, which eliminates the need to adjust for material thickness.
Standard tooling is equipped for Cee and Zed purlins. Optional tooling sets are available for sloping eaves and Sigma purlins.

Rollformer Drive

AC Electric gear motors coupled via chain and sprocket transmission drive the main tooling rolls.
Drive motors controlled via VFD for accurate strip positioning and smooth stop-to-cut operation.
Pinch feed rolls are powered by dedicated motors and coupled via a spur gear.

Guarding

Fixed transmission and pinch point guarding and full-length light curtain mounted horizontally on the operator's side at lower leg height.
All moveable guards are complete with integrated safety switches.
Hayes can supply fence guarding separately once a final factory layout is completed.

Control System

Standalone operators console with a PC and graphic display used for order entry and programming.
Provided with Hayes International proprietary software, which is fully featured with a user-friendly interface and multiple production-saving features.
The graphic display shows hole position relationships as well as order progress and status.

Finished Product Handling

Height adjustable exit table 11.5-meter length.
Steel roller supports.
The lift-up section allows access to the opposite machine side. The gate is paired with a safety switch that stops the machine when the gate is open.

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Hayes Rollformers are built for the most robust production lines. Hayes International has been manufacturing Rollformers for over 60 years and have a reputation as one of the world's top manufacturers of Rollformers and Rollforming equipment.