Model RU Universal Drive Roll Forming Machines
The Model RU Universal Drive Roll Forming Machine is a high speed, high quality machine driven to perfection by worm gear speed reducers through universal drive couplings. Capable of speeds up to 600 rpm, this is the ideal machine for the high production manufacturer of roll formed profiles, tubular shapes, metal building roofs, sidewall panels, and other similar products. The best in the business, the model RU is a high production roll former which is ideal for use in the production of roll-formed welded tubular shapes, metal building roofs, sidewall panels, and similar applications.
Features
Standard Features:
- Micrometer adjustment of top shafts
- Hardened alloy steel roll shafts with precision shoulder arrangement and double Timken taper roller bearings on both main drive housing and outboard support
- Universal couplings to double output pinch roll worm gear reducers (unequal ratios available from 1.1:1 to 2.5:1)
- Hardened tool steel, roller-type entry side guides
- Welded steel base with coolant troughs and machined base top, alignment key and cross-keyed for precision alignment of outboard support
Technical Specifications
| Item # | Roll Shaft Dia. (Std/Max) | Roll Space (Std/Max) | Horizontal Centers | Vertical Centers – Adj | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RU11 | 1.125 to 1.250 in 28.58 to 31.75 mm | 8.00 to 12.00 in 203 to 304.8 mm | 8.000 in 203 mm | 2.50 to 4.00 in 64 to 101 mm | 0.065 in 1.65 mm |
| RU20 | 2.000 to 2.500 in 50.80 to 63.5 mm | 12.00 to 24.00 in 305 to 610 mm | 15.500 in 394 mm | 5.25 to 10.00 in 133 to 254 mm | 0.135 in 3.43 mm |
| RU35 | 3.000 to 4.500 in 76.20 to 114.3 mm | 18.00 to 60.00 in 457 to 1524 mm | 19.000 in 483 mm | 6.50 to 14.00 in 165 to 355 mm | 0.188 in 5.08 mm |