Wadjay rolling shutter slat roll forming machine produces 115/127/152mm shutter slats from 0.4–1.2mm PPGI/GI at 6 m/min. Delta PLC, gear drive, chrome-plated rolls. Get quote.CE/ISO certification.
Rolling Shutter Slat Roll Forming Machine — Single-Pass WJ Series Production Line
Why Choose a Rolling Shutter Slat Roll Forming Machine?
A rolling shutter slat roll forming machine is the core production line that transforms galvanized or pre-painted steel coil into finished round-type shutter slats in a single continuous pass . For roll-forming + assembly operations, this is where the margin lives — and Wadjay’s WJ-series is built exactly for that.
One operator. One pass. Finished slat off the exit, ready for end-crimp, end-lock, or direct assembly into residential garage doors, commercial storefront shutters, and industrial warehouse rolling doors.
The WJ-series handles strip widths of 115mm (4.5″), 127mm (5.0″), and 152mm (6.0″), processing material thickness from 0.4–1.2mm at a stable 6 m/min (20 ft/min) . Every machine is equipped with Delta PLC, Delta touch screen, Delta frequency system, and supports multi-language HMI (Chinese / English / Russian / Portuguese / Spanish).rolling shutter slat roll forming machine
Key Technical Specifications (WJ Series — All 6 SKUs)
| Model | Strip Width | Thickness (mm) | Formed Slat Ø | Roll Pairs | Speed (m/min) | Motor (HP) | Net/Gross (kg) | Dimensions (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJ-4.5/LD | 115mm (4.5″) | 0.4–0.9 | 76mm (3″) | 6/7/8 | 6 | 5 | 950/1300 | 2.0×1.4×1.1 |
| WJ-4.5 | 115mm (4.5″) | 0.7–1.2 | 76mm (3″) | 6/7/8 | 6 | 5 | 950/1300 | 2.0×1.4×1.1 |
| WJ-5.0/LD | 127mm (5.0″) | 0.4–0.9 | 85mm (3.35″) | 6/7/8 | 6 | 5 | 1100/1450 | 2.2×1.5×1.2 |
| WJ-5.0 | 127mm (5.0″) | 0.7–1.2 | 85mm (3.35″) | 6/7/8 | 6 | 5 | 1100/1450 | 2.2×1.5×1.2 |
| WJ-6.0/LD | 152mm (6.0″) | 0.4–0.9 | 95mm (3.75″) | 6/7/8 | 6 | 7.5 | 1200/1600 | 2.5×1.6×1.4 |
| WJ-6.0 | 152mm (6.0″) | 0.7–1.2 | 95mm (3.75″) | 6/7/8 | 6 | 7.5 | 1200/1600 | 2.5×1.6×1.4 |
Parameters constant across the entire WJ range:rolling shutter slat roll forming machine
- Max slat length: No limit (continuous run, cut-to-length by handheld or optional auto-cutter)
- Line speed: 6 m/min (20 ft/min) — stable for slat quality, not a race but consistent
- Control system: Delta PLC + Delta touch screen + Delta frequency system
- HMI languages: Chinese / English / Russian / Portuguese / Spanish
- Drive: Machine-cut gears (not chain, not belt) drive the roll shaft train
- Roll surfaces: Chrome-plated after precision machining
- Frame: Heavy-duty steel construction
6 / 7 / 8 Stations = How Many Profiles You Can Run
| Roll Stations | Profiles per Machine | What That Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| 6 stations | 1 profile | Single slat type — highest speed, simplest setup, lowest cost. Good if your market is standardized on one slat |
| 7 stations | 2 profiles | Swap quick-change cassettes → e.g. a standard slat + a reinforced slat for industrial jobs |
| 8 stations | 3 profiles | Full flexible: e.g. 4.5″ std slat + 4.5″ reinforced + a window-profile variant. One machine covers a product family |
🔧 How the Rolling Shutter Slat Production Line Works
The Wadjay rolling shutter slat roll forming machine executes a fully synchronized cold roll forming cycle :
- Motorized Unwinding — steel coil strip is released from the decoiler
- Feeding Guide — guiding unit aligns the strip properly to prevent misalignment
- Leveling — strip is flattened and internal stress is eliminated
- Roll Forming — machine-cut gears drive the shaft train; the strip passes through 6/7/8 pairs of chrome-plated rolls, progressively forming the round-type shutter slat in a single pass
- Cutting — automatic hydraulic cutting (or handheld cut-off for entry-level models) delivers finished slats at programmable lengths
- Run-out Product Stacker — finished slats are collected neatly, parallel and uniform
The entire process is orchestrated by a Delta PLC + touch screen, allowing operators to set length, quantity, and production parameters with minimal training.rolling shutter slat roll forming machine
Application Scenarios
Rolling shutter slats produced by this machine serve a wide spectrum of industries :
- 🏠 Residential — garage doors, home window shutters
- 🏪 Commercial — storefront security shutters, mall entrance rolling doors, pharmacy shutters
- 🏭 Industrial & Warehouse — factory roller doors, logistics center shutters, fire-rated rolling shutters
- 🏨 Hospitality — hotel service bay doors, restaurant security shutters
- 🏥 Institutional — hospital service openings, school security shutters
The cold roll formed shutter slats work with PPGI (pre-painted galvanized iron) and GI (galvanized iron) coils, delivering excellent corrosion resistance and aesthetic finish for any climate or architectural requirement.
💪 Why Wadjay’s Rolling Shutter Slat Roll Forming Machine Stands Out
- Single-pass forming — one continuous operation transforms flat coil into finished round-type slat, ready for assembly
- Machine-cut gear drive — steadier torque than chain/belt, critical for deep-forming 1.2mm HD slats
- Chrome-plated roll surfaces — every roll face is chrome-plated after precision machining for extended wear life
- Flexible station configuration — 6/7/8 roll pairs let you run 1, 2, or 3 slat profiles on a single machine
- Industrial-grade PLC — Delta PLC + touch screen with multi-language HMI (Chinese / English / Russian / Portuguese / Spanish)
- Heavy-duty steel frame — machine-cut gears and necessary guides/supports ensure stable, vibration-free operation
- Global export proven — Wadjay ships shutter door roll forming machines worldwide to India, Thailand, Russia, Algeria, Qatar, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Oman
- Customization — strip width, slat diameter, thickness range, and machine color can all be customized to your market requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can one rolling shutter slat roll forming machine produce multiple slat profiles?
A: Yes. The number of roll stations determines profile flexibility: 6 stations = 1 profile, 7 stations = 2 profiles (via quick-change cassettes), and 8 stations = 3 profiles. This lets a single WJ-series machine cover an entire slat product family.
Q2: What material thickness and type can be processed?
A: The WJ-series handles 0.4–1.2mm thickness in two variants: LD models for 0.4–0.9mm light-duty slats, and standard models for 0.7–1.2mm heavy-duty slats. Material types include PPGI (pre-painted galvanized iron) and GI (galvanized iron) steel coil.
Q3: Is the production speed really only 6 m/min? Can it go faster?
A: 6 m/min (20 ft/min) is the optimized speed for slat quality consistency, not a limitation. The line runs continuous, cut-to-length by handheld or optional auto-cutter, with no length limit. For markets requiring higher throughput, we offer customized configurations — contact us with your target capacity.
Q4: What is the control system and what languages are supported?
A: The machine is equipped with Delta PLC, Delta touch screen, and Delta frequency system. The HMI supports Chinese, English, Russian, Portuguese, and Spanish out of the box, with other languages available upon request.
Q5: Can the machine be customized for my local voltage and slat dimensions?
A: Absolutely. Voltage (380V/50Hz/3-phase or as required), strip width (115/127/152mm or custom), slat diameter, thickness range, and even machine color can be fully customized. Send us your slat profile drawing and we’ll engineer the tooling accordingly.