Include the surrounding equipment
- Decoiling and leveling
- Servo or hydraulic punching
- Forming stands for the upright family
- Cutoff, stacking and scrap handling
TAIBANG / EQUIPMENT
Storage Racking Upright Roll Forming Line – Pallet Rack & AS/RS Columns
Heavy-duty pallet rack and AS/RS warehouse upright roll forming lines for 1.5-4.5 mm structural steel coil. Servo roll feeding, modular teardrop/slot pre-punching & custom profile tooling.
APPLICATION & EQUIPMENT
Define the product you need to sell.
Warehouse racking uprights combine a structural channel or boxed section with a repeating hole pattern. The useful quotation starts from the upright drawing: web and return dimensions, steel grade, thickness, hole or teardrop pitch, and whether the line must also form associated beams or braces. Reviewed workshop photographs of a hydraulic punch station and forming stands are shown as general shop views. They are not photographs of a named AS/RS upright model.
Typical applications
- Pallet-rack uprights
- AS/RS warehouse racking columns
- Related rack beams and braces when included in the same project brief
Decisions to make early
- A racking upright is a section plus a hole map.
- State whether punching is on flat strip or after forming.
- Do not treat beam tooling as included unless it is listed in the offer.
YOUR SPECIFICATION BRIEF
Five inputs for a useful quotation.
Share the details you have. If a dimension or requirement is undecided, describe the intended finished product.
| Project item | What to include |
|---|---|
| Upright drawing | Section dimensions, returns, lips and any boxed or composite geometry. |
| Hole pattern | Shape, pitch, edge distance, tolerance discussion points and whether holes are punched before or after forming. |
| Coil specification | Grade, coating, thickness range and strip width. |
| Product mix | Upright lengths, batch sizes and whether beams or braces share the same line. |
| Workshop | Floor length, coil handling, punching scrap removal and finished-member stacking. |
Speed, power, tooling, tolerances and control components belong in the agreed machine specification. They are not fixed across this equipment category.
ENGINEERING REFERENCE PARAMETERS
Engineering discussion ranges — confirmed per project
The following engineering baseline reflects measured workshop machine parameters and tooling standards. These figures are category references, not a fixed machine specification.
| Engineering Subsystem | Design Range & Workshop Baseline |
|---|---|
| Section Discussion Range | Open or boxed racking uprights and, when requested in the same brief, related beams. Finished geometry is taken from the customer drawing; this page does not publish a proprietary hole standard. |
| Material & Thickness Baseline | Engineering discussion range commonly covers structural coil around 1.5 to 4.5 mm depending on bay load and upright family. Grade, coating and the heaviest strip the stands must form are confirmed per signed project. |
| Punching Layout Baseline | Repeating round, slot or teardrop patterns may use hydraulic or servo punching. Pitch accumulation over long uprights, tool-station count and scrap removal are workshop baseline topics until the hole map is agreed. |
| Forming & Drive Discussion | Stand count, shaft size and drive type are sized from section depth and thickness. Closed or high-return sections may need additional passes or a different cutoff die than an open channel. |
| Line Speed Discussion Range | Cycle discussion often sits around 6 to 15 meters per minute when punching density is moderate. Dense hole maps, thick strip and long members reduce usable output; shift targets must include punching and stacking time. |
| Electrical & Destination Requirements | Drive motors carry CE attestation (Certificate M.2023.206.C82549) under EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, verified by UDEM International through March 2028. Controls, voltage and guarding follow the project offer. |
SPECIFICATION BOUNDARY
Specifications on this page are either verified brochure baselines or engineering discussion ranges. Final line layout, drive sizing, roll-stand count, tooling material, tolerances and acceptance criteria are confirmed in your signed project offer — they are not fixed by this page. Workshop photos and video show general shop arrangements and mechanical motion; they are not images of a named, quoted machine model.
* Engineering discussion range / workshop baseline; confirmed per signed project. Media on this page is reused from reviewed workshop assets and does not depict a specific racking-upright model.
FROM BRIEF TO ACCEPTANCE
Keep every stage connected.
- 01
Confirm upright section and hole map
- 02
Review coil grade and thickness
- 03
Plan punching relative to forming
- 04
Agree cutoff and stacking
- 05
Inspect pitch and section on trial pieces
WORKSHOP VIEWS / PROJECT DISCUSSION
Look at the details. Define your requirements.
Supplied workshop photos are reviewed shop views of a hydraulic punch station and forming stands. They illustrate general line appearance, not a named pallet-rack or AS/RS upright model. Confirm the upright drawing, hole map and stacking method in the project offer.
WORKSHOP VERIFICATION / MULTI-STATION LINE
See the equipment in motion.
FACTORY VERIFICATION
Workshop trial footage.
Reviewed workshop footage of a continuous multi-station line during commissioning. It shows shop controls and line length, not an AS/RS upright model or a warehouse installation.
Silent workshop footage; it shows mechanical motion, not a quoted machine's output.
Plan your machine inspection ↗Agree how the machine will be checked
Record trial material, sample measurements, the operating cycle and the documents needed for acceptance.
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Complete your production line.
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Explore equipmentBEFORE YOU REQUEST A QUOTE
Common buying questions.
How is hole pitch accuracy maintained over long rack upright columns?
We employ high-precision servo roll feeders paired with heavy hydraulic punching dies and closed-loop optical rotary encoders, maintaining cumulative pitch accuracy within 1.0 mm across upright columns up to 12 meters long for automated warehouse installations.
Can one line form both teardrop and slotted pallet rack upright profiles?
Yes, the hydraulic pre-punching station uses modular cassette tooling that allows quick swapping between standard American teardrop punches, European keyhole patterns, and square slot dies to match various racking beam hook and safety locking designs.
What material thickness range can be formed for heavy-duty AS/RS warehouse columns?
The line processes structural hot-rolled and galvanized steel from 1.8 mm to 4.5 mm thickness. Up to 26 robust forming passes and multi-axis Turk's head straighteners eliminate longitudinal camber, bow, and twist to satisfy strict automated crane tolerances.
How is the machine packed and loaded into containers?
The machine body is protected with anti-rust oil, wrapped in waterproof film and shock-absorbent foam, and securely braced inside 20GP or 40HQ containers. Sensitive PLC control cabinets and hydraulic pump stations are packed in seaworthy wooden crates.
What is the typical lead time for this machine?
Typical fabrication lead time commonly ranges from 30 to 60 working days after receipt of the deposit and formal sign-off on tooling profile drawings. Multi-profile configurations or custom electrical specifications are scheduled per project agreement.
What after-sales support do you provide?
We provide technical assistance including remote video troubleshooting, rapid express delivery of spare parts, and on-site engineer dispatch for commissioning or repairs where agreed in the project contract.
What spare parts are included with the machine?
Each line ships with a standard wearable parts kit including limit switches, relay fuses, hydraulic seals, and adjusting tools. Custom spare packages including profile shear blades and punch die inserts are quoted per project requirements.
Can you customize the voltage for my country?
Yes, all drive motors and electrical cabinets are customized to match your local industrial grid, such as 380V, 415V, 440V, or 220V 3-phase at 50Hz or 60Hz. We configure industrial electrical components from recognized suppliers with proper thermal overloads to ensure stable operation.
Do you provide installation and commissioning service?
We provide comprehensive step-by-step video manuals and remote video technical support for machine setup and trial runs. On-site engineer dispatch for commissioning and operator training is available upon request and confirmed in the sales agreement.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Our minimum order quantity is 1 set. Whether you are starting a new fabrication workshop or adding a specialized line to an existing plant, we design, test, and ship complete custom roll forming lines with full technical documentation for single-machine orders.
What payment terms do you accept?
We accept T/T with a 30% advance deposit upon contract signing and 70% balance payment after factory trial acceptance and prior to sea shipment. Irrevocable letters of credit (L/C at sight) are also accepted upon mutual financial agreement.
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