M9172-IE Project
CZ400 Multi-Profile Purlin Line
A project-specific CZ400 line optimized for consistent performance and clean profile geometry.
Project Overview
- Machine: CZ400
- Project Type: Custom Purlin Line
- Line Length: 55m (180′)
- Total Power: up to 249 hp
- Delivery Country: Ireland
What Made This Project Different?
One of the longest rollforming lines ever built by SFS (55m / 180′)
Power capacity scaled up to 249 hp for continuous heavy-duty operation
Line layout engineered for high-volume, uninterrupted production
Custom automation and punching configuration beyond standard setups
Custom Engineering & Non-Standard Configurations
"Smart Features for Smarter Production"
At SFS International, we design every machine with one goal in mind: to maximize your production efficiency without compromising quality or flexibility. From smart automation to powerful hydraulic systems, our rollforming lines are built to keep your operation ahead of the curve.
Double-Lip (C+, Sigma+) Profile Configuration
In addition to standard C profiles, this project included a Double-Lip (C+, Sigma+) configuration, where both flanges are formed with secondary return lips for increased rigidity. This geometry significantly improves torsional resistance and local buckling performance compared to conventional C sections.
To support this, the machine was equipped with a custom roll set and forming strategy that allows precise control of both primary and secondary lips in one continuous pass. The result is a stiffer, more stable structural member — optimized for wall panels, floor cassettes, and modular building frames.
Sigma Profile Rollforming Capability
This project required the machine to produce Sigma profiles with high dimensional stability and consistent lip geometry — critical for modular and multi-storey steel framing systems.
To achieve this, the rollforming line was engineered with hydraulically adjustable roll stands that move ±20mm vertically. This allows precise control of web depth and flange angles during forming.
The result is repeatable accuracy along the entire profile length, supporting higher load capacity and smoother on-site assembly.
In This Project
U Profile
C Profile
C Double-Lip Profile
Sigma Lip Profile
Sigma Double-Lip Profile
| Model Name | CZ400 |
|---|---|
| Profile Section | C, C+, U, Sigma, Sigma+ |
| Material Gauge | 1.20 to 3.20mm (18 Ga to 10 Ga) |
| Web Range | 100mm to 406mm (4" to 16") |
| Flange Range | 50mm to 130mm (2" to 5") |
| Lip Range | 12mm to 30mm (0.5" to 1.2") |
| Minimum Space Requirements L X W X H | 55m X 12m X 2.8m (180' X 39.3' X 9.4') |
| Weight | 83,707kg (184,542lb) |
| Drive Motor Power | 185kW (249hp) |
| Hydraulic Power | 15kW (20hp) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 120L (31.7gal) |
| Line Speed | 35m/min (114.8') |
| Production Speed | up to 1,200m/hr* (3,937') |
| Touch Screen | Panel PC (Windows 10) |
| Machine Control | FrameWare Machine Control |
| Component Marking | Matthews Single Head Inkjet Printer |
| Decoiler Drive | 22kW (29.5hp) |
| Decoiler Capacity | 8,000kg (17,600lb) |
| Software | ProCAD, ProCAM & FrameWare |
| Punch Operations | Service Hole, Slotted Hole, Dual Bendable Floor Tab |
| Material Cut-Off | Pre-Cut |
| Annual License Fees | No |
| Compatible with other Design Software Vertex / StrucSoft / Tekla , Etc. | Yes |
| *Values indicated may vary depending on customisations and add-ons. | |
Gallery
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General View
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Rafts
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Diesets
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Rollforming Line
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Sigma Section
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Double-Lip (C+)
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