High Speed Cable Tray Roll Forming Equipment for Industrial Manufacturing 6 – 8 m/min

Cable management is an essential part of modern electrical infrastructure. In factories, warehouses, commercial buildings, data centers, and power projects, cable trays provide a practical way to support, route, and protect electrical cables.The Cable Tray Roll Forming Machine is an automated manufacturing solution developed for producing metal cable trays directly from steel coils. By combining material feeding, leveling, punching, roll forming, cutting, and collection, the complete production line can manufacture cable trays continuously with stable dimensions and consistent quality.

At ZTRFM, we manufacture customized cable tray production lines for different tray widths, heights, thicknesses, hole patterns, and application requirements. The equipment can be configured according to the customer's product drawings and production capacity.

Automatic Cable Tray Manufacturing Process

The production process starts with a metal coil loaded onto the decoiler. The coil is then continuously fed into the leveling and punching sections before entering the roll forming system.

The typical manufacturing sequence is:

Coil Loading → Decoiling → Leveling → Servo Feeding → Punching → Roll Forming → Hydraulic Cutting → Finished Tray Collection

This continuous production method eliminates many manual fabrication operations and helps manufacturers achieve higher production efficiency.

The punching system can create mounting holes, ventilation holes, and other customized hole patterns before the material enters the forming stations. After punching, a series of precision rollers gradually bends the flat strip into the required cable tray profile.

Once the required length is reached, the hydraulic cutting system separates the finished tray without interrupting the overall production process.

Cable Tray Profiles Produced by the Machine

One of the major advantages of a customized Cable Tray Making Machine is its ability to manufacture different tray configurations according to project requirements.

Common products include:

• Perforated cable trays

• Solid-bottom cable trays

• Ladder cable trays

• Trough cable trays

• Channel cable trays

• Customized cable management profiles

The final design can be adjusted according to cable quantity, load requirements, ventilation needs, installation conditions, and local market standards.

For example, perforated cable trays are commonly selected when ventilation and convenient cable fixing are important, while ladder-type trays are suitable for applications requiring strong support and good airflow.

Cable Tray Roll Forming Machine Specifications

The following configuration is an example of a standard cable tray production line:

Parameter	Specification
Raw Material	Galvanized Steel, Carbon Steel, HR Coil
Material Thickness	0.7–2.0 mm
Tray Width	100–800 mm
Tray Height	50–200 mm
Forming Speed	6–8 m/min
Forming Stations	23 Stations
Shaft Diameter	Φ85 mm
Roller Material	GCr15, Heat Treated HRC58–62
Punching Press	JF21-315T
Cutting Method	Hydraulic Stop Cutting
Control System	Siemens PLC + Touch Screen

Actual machine specifications can be modified according to the customer's cable tray drawings, material specifications, production speed, and required automation level.

Key Components of the Cable Tray Production Line

A complete Cable Tray Roll Forming Line consists of several coordinated units. Each section performs a specific function to maintain stable and continuous production.

Hydraulic Decoiler

The hydraulic decoiler supports the metal coil and feeds the strip into the production line. Its heavy-duty structure is suitable for continuous industrial production.

Leveling Unit

Coil material may have residual curvature after being unwound. The leveling system straightens the strip before punching and forming, helping improve the dimensional accuracy of the finished tray.

Servo Feeding and Punching System

The servo feeder provides accurate material positioning before punching. According to the programmed design, the punching press can produce holes or slots at predetermined positions.

This integrated punching process is particularly useful for manufacturing perforated cable trays.

Roll Forming Section

The roll forming machine contains multiple forming stations. Each station performs a small amount of bending until the flat metal strip gradually becomes the required cable tray profile.

The gradual forming process helps maintain profile consistency while reducing deformation of the material.

Hydraulic Cutting System

After the cable tray reaches the programmed length, the hydraulic cutting unit cuts the finished profile accurately. Cutting parameters can be set through the PLC control system.

Run-Out Table

The finished cable trays are transferred to the run-out table after cutting. This makes it easier for operators to collect, inspect, stack, and package the products.

PLC-Controlled Cable Tray Machine

Automation is an important feature of modern cable tray manufacturing equipment.

The Cable Tray Roll Forming Machine can be equipped with a Siemens PLC and touchscreen control system. Operators can set production parameters such as:

• Production length

• Quantity

• Punching position

• Cutting position

• Production speed

• Tray specifications

The PLC system coordinates the feeding, punching, forming, and cutting operations. Once the required parameters are entered, the machine can automatically complete the programmed production cycle.

This reduces manual intervention and helps maintain consistent product dimensions during long production runs.

Why Choose a Cable Tray Roll Forming Machine?

Compared with conventional cutting, bending, and welding processes, roll forming provides a more continuous approach to cable tray manufacturing.

1. Continuous Production

Metal coils can be continuously processed through the production line, making the equipment suitable for medium- and high-volume manufacturing.

2. Consistent Profile Accuracy

Multiple forming stations gradually shape the material, helping maintain consistent tray dimensions throughout production.

3. Integrated Punching

The punching system can be incorporated into the production line, eliminating the need for separate manual hole-making operations.

4. Flexible Tray Dimensions

The machine can be designed for different tray widths and heights. For customers producing multiple specifications, we can develop corresponding forming and adjustment solutions.

5. Reduced Manual Operation

With PLC automation, operators mainly need to load the coil, set production parameters, monitor the machine, and collect the finished products.

6. Customized Production

Different markets may have different cable tray designs and hole patterns. ZTRFM can customize the machine according to product drawings and technical requirements.

Applications of Metal Cable Trays

Cable trays produced by this machine can be used in many electrical and infrastructure projects, including:

• Industrial plants

• Commercial buildings

• Warehouses

• Power distribution systems

• Data centers

• Communication projects

• Solar power plants

• Electrical substations

• Factory automation systems

• Building electrical installations

Because cable trays are available in different widths, heights, thicknesses, and configurations, manufacturers can select suitable profiles for different cable loads and installation environments.

Customized Cable Tray Manufacturing Solutions

Different customers may have completely different requirements for cable tray dimensions and punching patterns. Therefore, a standard machine configuration is not always the best solution.

ZTRFM can customize the Cable Tray Making Machine based on:

• Cable tray drawings

• Tray width and height

• Material thickness

• Steel grade

• Local electrical standards

Before manufacturing, customers can provide their cable tray drawings or samples. Our engineers can then design the forming stations, punching layout, cutting system, and machine configuration accordingly.

Complete Cable Tray Production Line from ZTRFM

ZTRFM focuses on the design and manufacture of cold roll forming machines and automated metal forming equipment. Our cable tray production systems can be supplied as complete lines rather than individual forming machines.

From coil feeding and automatic punching to roll forming and final cutting, the entire process can be integrated into one production system.

This allows manufacturers to establish an efficient cable tray production workshop with fewer manual operations and better production consistency.

If you are planning to manufacture perforated cable trays, ladder cable trays, solid-bottom trays, or customized cable management profiles, send us your product drawing, material thickness, tray dimensions, and required production capacity. We can recommend a suitable Cable Tray Roll Forming Machine configuration for your project.