Source / class
Source / class
2–3 wave W-beam order · Q355/Q235 class.
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Process Library · Specialty Section Forming
W-Beam Guardrail Forming
Module swap and pre-punch holes define this highway line.
What this process looks like
Module swap and pre-punch holes define this highway line.
Strip / product
Strip / product
3.0 mm· 477/744 →310/506 × 85· length 4000/4320/4500 · ±2 mm.
Flow
Flow
Decoil→level→shovel feed→3-station hyd punch+cut→form→hyd stop cut→convey→stack.
Specifications
| Source / class | 2–3 wave W-beam order · Q355/Q235 class. |
|---|---|
| Strip / product | 3.0 mm· 477/744 →310/506 × 85· length 4000/4320/4500 · ±2 mm. |
| Flow | Decoil→level→shovel feed→3-station hyd punch+cut→form→hyd stop cut→convey→stack. |
| Infeed | Hyd decoiler+car 10T · leveler 2 pinch+7 rolls · ~11 kW. |
| Punch | 300T / 60T / 30T three machines · Cr12MoV dies · 2W/3W head/tail + oval holes. |
| Form | Portal gearbox · Φ110 / 40Cr · Cr12MoV rolls · 22 kW×2 · 0–10 m/min · 2 roll sets. |
| Cut / stack | Post-form hyd stop cut 15 kW · H13 · 4 m conveyor · lift stacker. |
| Power / color | Total ~138 kW· 380 V/50 Hz · RAL7016 frame / RAL3003 cabinet & portal / yellow guards. |
Operation steps
10T decoil + car
10T decoil + car
ID 508–610 class, press arm engaged.
Level then shovel feed
Level then shovel feed
2+7 leveler feeds the strip into the shovel/feed.
Three punch stations
Three punch stations
Head/tail long holes, mark hole, mid holes — three stations in series.
Swap 2W/3W modules
Swap 2W/3W modules
Change the cassette or labeled modules to switch wave profile.
Stop hydraulic cut
Stop hydraulic cut
The line uses a post-form hydraulic stop cut for clean, square ends.
Convey + stack
Convey + stack
4 m roller table into the lift stacker.
What's included
This line
2/3-wave W-beam line: 3.0 mm, pre-punch 3 stations, swap modules, hyd stop cut, stacker.
Standard build
The auxiliary punch/level line and fence panel run on their own pages — see Related processes.
Key details
Note 1
Show both 2-wave and 3-wave modules so the swap is clear on the board.
Punching / holes
The hole pattern is punched upstream of the forming stands.
FAQ
What material and thickness range does this line run?
3.0 mm· 477/744 →310/506 × 85· length 4000/4320/4500 · ±2 mm.
How fast does the line run and how is the sheet cut to length?
Post-form hyd stop cut 15 kW · H13 · 4 m conveyor · lift stacker.
What is the power and hydraulic configuration?
Total ~138 kW· 380 V/50 Hz · RAL7016 frame / RAL3003 cabinet & portal / yellow guards.
Related processes
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