Plate Roller Machines

Plate roller machines, also known as plate rolling machines or plate bending rolls, play a critical role in the sheet metal industry. They enable the precision bending and shaping of metal plates. These machines are used in a variety of applications, from producing cylindrical shapes for pipelines to creating structural components in industries like construction, shipbuilding, and aerospace. 

Plate bending rolls are essential for creating both simple and complex curves, making them indispensable in modern metal fabrication processes.

Key Features of Plate Roller Machines

  • Versatility in Material Processing – Handle a wide range of materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and various other alloys. The versatility of these machines allows manufacturers to process different plate thicknesses and widths, accommodating diverse fabrication needs.

  • Precision and Consistency – Allow for controlled and uniform pressure distribution, resulting in smooth, even bends with minimal distortion. The ability to fine-tune settings ensures precision in creating shapes with tight tolerances, which is essential for industries like aerospace and construction, where dimensional accuracy is critical.

  • Efficiency and Increased Productivity – With the automation of many plate bending rolls, the bending process has become faster and more efficient. Advanced models come with digital controls, allowing operators to program specific bending sequences, reducing manual labor and human error.

  • Different Types of Plate Bending Rolls There are various types of plate bending rolls available in the market, including:
    • Single Initial Pinch Rolls:  An economic solution for bending sheet metal or plate. Easy to use however can require more material handling to avoid green.
    • Double Initial Pinch Rolls: Are the first choice for plate, particularly heavier material. They require less material handling being capable of prebending both ends of the material.
    • Four Roll Double Initial Pinch: Four roll are quite often preferred for repetitious work and quite often are better suited to CNC control.

Our Plate Roller Machines

If you would like to learn more about the plate rollers we have available, please call us on (02) 8445 8555 or contact us.