P Beam roll forming machine
P Beam roll forming machine
A P beam roll forming machine is a specialized piece of industrial equipment used to produce step beams (also known as racking beams or step beams) through a continuous bending operation called roll forming . These machines are an efficient and automated solution for manufacturing high-quality structural components.
STARFORM designed P Beam Roll Forming Machine could make various sizes of beam with thickness 1.5-3.0mm. Processing of uncoiling, feeding, roll forming, laser welding, cutting is realized on one machine automatically . STARFORM can produce all roll forming machines for pallet racking system, such as box beam, step beam and shelving panels.etc.
A P beam roll forming machine is a specialized piece of industrial equipment used to produce step beams (also known as racking beams or step beams) through a continuous bending operation called roll forming . These machines are an efficient and automated solution for manufacturing high-quality structural components.
STARFORM designed P Beam Roll Forming Machine could make various sizes of beam with thickness 1.5-3.0mm. Processing of uncoiling, feeding, roll forming, laser welding, cutting is realized on one machine automatically . STARFORM can produce all roll forming machines for pallet racking system, such as box beam, step beam and shelving panels.etc.
Technical Parameters of P beam roll forming machine
| Machinable Material | Yield Strength | Nominal Forming Speed (M/Min) |
| Galvanized Coil / Cold-rolled Steel (1.5-3.0mm) | 250 – 380 Mpa | About 10-20 (Customized) |
| Forming Station | Driving System | Machine Structure |
| About 26 (Customized) | Chain Drive (T-box Gear optional) | Cast Iron Stands |
| Rollers’ Material | Welding System | Cutting System |
| GCr 15 (Cr12Mov optional) | Spot Welding (Laser Welding optional) | Fly Saw Cutting |
| Frequency, Inverter & Screen | – | – |
| Mitsubishi (Made in Japan) | – | – |
Machine component details
Application
RFQ
1. What is P beam in storage system?
In the context of storage systems (like warehouses, pallet racking, and automated storage), the term “P Beam” typically refers to Pallet Beams or Racking Beams.
These are the horizontal load-bearing beams that connect uprights in a pallet rack system. They often have a distinct “P” or box shape (sometimes called a P-section or step beam) designed to accommodate wooden or wire decks.
2. How a P Beam Roll Forming Machine Works?
A typical step beam roll forming production line follows this process flow: Uncoiling coils → Feeding and Leveling → Roll Forming → Cut to Length → Run-out and Stacking.
3. Advantages of Step Beam Roll Forming Machine
Compared to traditional I-beams, step beams offer advantages such as higher load capacity relative to their weight, lighter overall weight (up to 30% less), and faster assembly without the need for welding or bolting.
4. Key Industries and Applications
The primary consumer of P beams is the logistics and warehousing industry, where they are essential for constructing pallet racking systems.
However, their use extends to:
Construction: For mezzanine floors, platforms, and building frameworks.
Industrial: As support structures for heavy machinery and conveyor systems.
Commercial: In retail shopfitting for display stands and shelving.