M9171-CA Project
CZ400 Multi-Profile Purlin Line
A highly customized CZ400 configuration built for high-capacity, long-line production.
Project Overview
- Machine: CZ400
- Project Type: Custom Purlin Line
- Line Length: 61m (200′)
- Total Power: up to 320 hp
- Delivery Country: Canada
What Made This Project Different?
One of the longest rollforming lines ever built by SFS (61m / 200′)
Power capacity scaled up to 320 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.
Twin Capstan Decoiler (20,000 kg Capacity)
Designed to support continuous production, the twin capstan decoiler handles up to 20,000kg of coil capacity across two arms.
When one coil is depleted, the system rotates 180° around its axis, allowing a rapid switch to the second coil and significantly reducing changeover time while keeping production interruptions to a minimum.
Automation & Material Flow Adjustments
To maintain continuous production at high capacity, the automation logic and material flow were adapted specifically for this line. Coil handling, profile transfer, and downstream movement were optimized to reduce manual intervention and eliminate unnecessary stops, ensuring stable and predictable throughout the entire production process.
Flared Service Hole Punch
This project required a non-standard punching solution to improve structural performance around service openings. The Flared Service Hole punch forms a circular service hole while bending the inner edges inward to create a reinforced lip. Unlike standard service holes that reduce section capacity, this geometry increases local stiffness around the opening.
Flared Service Hole provides structural integrity to the member, allowing services to pass through without compromising load-bearing performance.
Enhanced Outfeed Conveyor with Sensor Control
To improve downstream handling and operator safety, this project included an advanced conveyor system beyond standard outfeed solutions.
Using integrated sensors and machine communication, the conveyor detects completed profiles and gently transfers them to a clear handling zone with the pneumatic system at the right moment. This allows production to continue without unnecessary interruptions while giving operators a safer, more controlled, and more efficient way to manage profiles after forming.
In This Project
U Profile
C Profile
C Double-Lip Profile
Sigma Lip Profile
Sigma Double-Lip Profile
Z Lip Profile
| Model Name | CZ400 |
|---|---|
| Profile Section | C, C+, Z, U, Sigma, Sigma+ |
| Material Gauge | 1.20 to 4.00mm (18 Ga to 8 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") |
| Dimensions L X W X H | 61m X 12m X 3.3m (200' X 39.3' X 10.8') |
| Machine Length | 57.9m (190') |
| Weight | 110,720kg (240,096lb) |
| Drive Motor Power | 254kW (341hp) |
| Hydraulic Power | 15kW (20hp) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 120L (31.7gal) |
| Line Speed | 30m/min (98.4') |
| 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 (Dual Head is Optional) |
| Decoiler Drive | 22kW (29.5hp) |
| Decoiler Capacity | 20,000kg Twin Capstan (44,000lb) |
| Software | ProCAD, ProCAM & FrameWare |
| Punch Operations | Service Hole, Slotted Hole, Flared Service Hole, Bendable Floor Tab |
| Material Cut-Off | Pre-Cut |
| Annual License Fees | No |
| Compatible with other Design Software Vertex / StrucSoft / Tekla , Etc. | Yes |
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