RC 'Rapid Change' Purlin Mill

RC 'Rapid Change' Purlin Mill

The Hayes Rapid Change or ‘RC’ Purlin mill is an evolution of the ‘Quick Change’ and ‘Fast Change’ purlin lines bringing the same proven and tested design whilst including even more production enhancing features. The RC purlin mill incorporates the same capabilities as other Hayes purlin lines and allows for the rapid change of size and profile changes without manual adjustment. Profile change is accomplished by the ‘operator’ side of the forming stations being mounted on a moveable carriage that changes position in seconds via electric gearmotors and screw drives. The ‘drive’ side forming stations have a powered rotation through 180° to change from Cee to Zed profile, the forming section incorporates the same Hayes ‘Auto Guage’ system found on all of our purlin lines.

 

'RAPID CHANGE' PURLIN STANDARD COMPONENTS

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'.

- Recycling spray lubricator applies lubricant to both sides of the coil prior to forming process.

CHASSIS AND PEDESTALS

- Fabricated steel chassis manufactured in segments for ease of handling and painted with a lacquer finish.

- Reference marking and leveling feet for ease of alignment.

- Pedestals are prefabricated welded steel design with all working surfaces precision machined.

- Pedestals adjustable via powered raft for web adjustment and powered 180-degree rotation for Cee to Zed Changeover.

RAPID CHANGE SYSTEM

- Electronically adjustable 'Rapid change' system for adjustment of product dimensions or Cee to Zed changeover.

- 'Operator' side forming stations mounted on moveable raft for accurate and rapid adjustment to any size within the machine specifications.

- 'Drive' side forming stations rotate through 180-degrees via Electric motor and rack and pinion style drive system for Cee to Zed changeover.

PUNCHING

- Hydraulically powered via dedicated powerpack.

- 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 moveable rafts for adjusting hole position, punch head amount configurable dependent upon production requirements.

TOOLING

- Solid D2 steel tooling rolls precision CNC machined and through-hardened to RC60 grade.

- Tooling rolls contain Hayes patented 'Auto Gauge' system removing the need to adjust for material thickness'.

- Standard tooling equipped for Cee and Zed purlins optional tooling sets are available for sloping eaves and Sigma purlins.

ROLLFORMER DRIVE

- AC electric gearmotors coupled via chain and sprocket transmission are used to 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 via dedicated motors and coupled via spur gear.

- Cee to Zed changeover and raft adjustment powered via dedicated electric gearmotors.

GUARDING

- Fixed height transmission guarding, and full-length light curtain mounted horizontally on the operator's side at lower leg height.

- All moveable guards complete with integrated safety switches.

- Fence guarding can be supplied separately by Hayes once final factory layout is completed.

CONTROL SYSTEM

- Fully instrumented standalone operators console with PC and graphic display used for order entry and programming.

- Provided with Hayes International proprietary software, fully featured with a user-friendly interface and multiple production enhancing features.

- 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.

- Lift-up section allows for access to opposite machine side, gate is paired with safety switch that stops machine when gate is open.

 

GALLERY

 

CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM 

For any queries or to request a quote please contact our sales team.

 

OPTIONAL ROLLFORMING EQUIPMENT

COIL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

Hayes offers arrange of coil handling equipment including Uncoilers, Coil cars and ‘Hands free’ systems for feeding of coils.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND EXTRAS

Hayes international offers a range of Purlin accessories, RC Purlins can be ordered with additional tooling stations to enable manufacture of Sigma purlins, as well as sloping eaves purlins.