About Uncoiler/Decoiler Machine
The Uncoiler Roll Forming Machine is engineered to handle solid duty gauge steel coils, shift after shift and day after day. This type of material handling equipment helps reduce coil changeover time, and roll former downtime, in order to ensure a great focus of personnel on greater productivity. It is capable to withstand tube mill speeds of upto 1000 fpm, while the steel stud industrys standard line speed is 600 fpm.The Uncoiler Roll Forming Machine is essential in achieving a cost-efficient roll forming operation. Its advanced technology offers a customizable variation of speed and tension settings to perfectly control the unwinding of coil materials. Additionally, the machine is conveniently fitted with a powerful hydraulic mechanism for improved automatization and labor savings. No matter the production requirements, the Uncoiler Roll Forming Machine is the go-to piece of machinery for achieving a reliable and money-wise coil production.
The Uncoiler Roll Forming Machine can be availed following features & specifications:
- Range in sizes from 3,000 lb to 40,000 lb.
- Single & double ended.
- 5- headed for varied coils to rest!
- 12 inches traversing base.
- Feed-up and rewind.
- Hold down arms and snubbers.
- Hydraulic expansion.
- Powered hydraulic rotation.
An Uncoiler/Decoiler machine supports and safely unwinds (decoils) a large coil of metal strip, which is then fed into other processing machinery like roll formers, presses, or cutters. These machines use a powered expansion mandrel to grip the inside of the coil, controlled by hydraulic, motorized, or manual systems. Key features include coil support for the strip's weight and automatic or manual rotation to feed the metal into the next stage of a production line.
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Coil Management:
The primary function is to hold a heavy metal coil and then safely unwind the strip metal in a controlled manner.
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Automated Production:
It integrates into a production line with other machines (like roll formers or straighteners) to automate the process of converting coils into finished parts.
Key Components and Features
- Expandable Mandrel: A central spindle that expands inside the coil to secure it.
- Coil Support: Mechanisms, such as press arms and snubbers, to prevent the strip from loosening and ensure a smooth feed.
- Drive System: Can be motorized or manual to rotate the mandrel and uncoil the strip.
- Hydraulic System: For heavy-duty models, hydraulics are used for powerful expansion of the mandrel, assisting in loading and tightening.
- Control System: Includes a sensor to match the speed of the decoiler to the downstream machinery, ensuring consistent material flow.
- Optional Add-ons:
- Coil Car: A loading cart to help operators place heavy coils onto the decoiler.
- Straightener: Often integrated to flatten the metal strip as it comes off the coil before further processing
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- Double-Ended Designs: Can be used to minimize downtime by having a second coil ready to go, reducing the time needed to change coils.
Uncoiler/decoiler machines are essential in various metal processing and manufacturing industries, including:
- Automotive Parts: Producing components for vehicles.
- Home Appliances: Manufacturing parts for white goods and other household items.
- Hardware and Electronics: Producing metal components for hardware, electronics, and computer accessories.
- Construction: For products like metal roofing and decking.
An uncoiler/decoiler machine is an industrial piece of equipment that holds, rotates, and safely unwinds a large coil of metal strip, sending it to downstream equipment like a roll former, press, or cutter to be processed into a finished part. These machines utilize a powered expansion mandrel to grip the inside of the coil and can be powered manually, motorized, or hydraulically. Their core function is to support the heavy coil and provide a controlled, continuous feed of the metal strip into a production line, thus automating the conversion of raw coils into finished products.
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Loading the Coil:
The large metal coil is placed onto the decoiler's mandrel, often using a coil car for heavier loads.
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Expanding the Mandrel:
The internal mandrel expands to securely grip the inside diameter of the coil.
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Uncoiling the Strip:
The mandrel rotates, either manually or automatically, to unwind the metal strip from the coil.
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Feeding the Strip:
The unwound metal strip is then fed into other machinery, such as a straightener or press, to begin the next stage of the production process.
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Coil Support:
Provides a stable base and internal support for the heavy metal coil.
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Controlled Payoff:
Ensures the metal strip is uncoiled at a controlled speed and direction to prevent damage to the coil or the production line.
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Power Systems:
Available in manual, motorized, and hydraulic models to match the coil's weight and the level of automation required.
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Integration:
Connects with other machines in a production line to enable highly automated and efficient manufacturing processes.
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Safety Features:
May include snubber rollers to prevent "flair-up" of the coil or pneumatic brakes to maintain back tension on the strip.