The Hayes RC Stud Mill is a versatile, affordable and simple to use solution for metal framing production. With infinitely variable sizing within machine specifications and capable of manufacturing a wide range of framing profiles from Plain channels and Cee sections through to box sections and odd leg channels. Complete with Hayes 'Rapid change' system and Hayes 'Auto-gauge' system changing profile specifications and coils is fast and requires minimal operator skill or input.
RC STUD MILL STANDARD COMPONENTS
INFEED
- Adjustable Vee throated infeed guides to suit coil discrepancies positioned via Siko type screw adjustment.
- Dual pinch feed rolls machined from hardened 4340 steel rolls spur gear coupled and fitted with chain coupled pressure screws to adjust traction.
- Straightening rolls to remove 'Coil set'
- Recycling spray lubricator applies lubricant to both sides of the strip prior to forming.
CHASSIS AND PEDESTALS
- Fabricated steel chassis manufactured in segments for ease of handling and painted in house with a lacquer finish.
- Reference marking and leveling feet for ease of alignment
- Pedestals are prefabricated welded steel design with all working surfaces precision machined.
- Pedestals adjustable via powered raft for web and channel adjustment.
PUNCHING
- Hydrualcally powered via dedicated powerpack.
- Static shear for trimming strip lengths and interchangeable part-cut die that leaves a small amount of material between profiles that can be easily snapped for length below 1750mm.
- Dynamic punch heads positioned on moveable rafts of adjusting hole position, punch head amount configurable dependent on production requirements.
TOOLING
- Solid DS steel tooling rolls precision machined and through hardened to RC60 grade.
- Tooling rolls contain Hayes patented 'Auto Gauge' system removing the need to adjust for material thickness'.
- Optional embossing pass for 'Glue facing' can be added or removed by sliding in or out the rotary die.
ROLLFORMER DRIVE
- Dedicated AC electric gearmotors coupled via chain and sprocket transmission are used to drive the tooling segments 6 in total.
- Drive motors controlled via VFD for accurate strip positioning and smooth stop-to-cut operation.
- Pinch feed rolls are powered via dedicated motors and coupled via spur gear.
GUARDING
- Fixed height transmission and shear guarding.
- All moveable guards complete with integrated safety switches.
- Fence guarding can be supplied separately by Hayes once final factory layout is completed.
CONTROL SYSTEM
- Fully instrumented standalone operator console with PC and graphic display used for order entry and programming.
- Provided with Hayes International proprietary software, fully featured with a user-friendly interface and multiple production enhancing features.
- Graphic display shows hole position relationships as well as order progress and status.
FINISHED PRODUCT HANDLING
- Height adjustable height table 11.5-meter length.
- Steel roller supports.
- Lift-up section allows for access to opposite machine side, gate is paired with safety switches that stops machine when gate is open.
GALLERY
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