What gauge material will it bend?
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The ER3 rated capacity is 22 to 29 gauges this equates to .030&#; &#; .014&#; thick, please refer to &#;what materials does that translate to&#; question.
What materials does that translate to?
The gauge is a measure of the thickness of the metal, metal thickness increases as the gauge numbers decrease.
Steel:
Aluminum:
Copper:
Is there a special technique?
The trick to making a nice straight bend on metal with the ER3 is to start with a straight cut edge on the material you will be bending. Because the ER3 tracks along the edge of the material to be bent it is important to have a straight cut. The technique that works the best to prevent rippling of the material is to not to bend the material up to quickly. It is better to put light pressure on the tool and make multiple passes bending the material up about 10-20 degrees on each pass. For a bend to 90 degrees you should plan to run the tool back and forth at least 5 times.
Explain the type of bend that is achievable?
The ER3 is capable of bending straight bends of an infinite length up to 90 degrees. It is also capable of bending a 90 degree leg on a curve with radius of 17 feet or larger. It will work on tighter curves if it is not necessary to bend to a full 90 degrees, attempting to bend to a full 90 degrees on a tight curve will result in ripples on the bent up material.
Why would you need to adjust the ER3?
The bending depth of the ER3 Metal Edge Roller can be adjusted from 5/8&#; to 4&#; (15.9-102 mm) deep depending on the individual application. For example, this gives the tool the ability of making deeper bends for custom flashings and then adjusting the tool for shallower bends on trim stock.
How do I adjustment the ER3?
Do the ER3 rollers ever need to be replaced?
No, the rollers do not nee to be replaced, they will last the life of the tool.
Can the rollers for the ER3 be replaced?
No, the rollers are not a replaceable item.
Will the ER3 scratch the metal roof?
To ensure scratch free performance, make sure that there is not any foreign material on any of the rollers or surfaces that will come in contact with the metal roofing.
Whether you&#;re a standing seam metal roofing contractor or regional panel supplier/manufacturer &#; it&#;s critical to buy the right roof panel rollforming machine from a manufacturer that you trust.
We often hear from industry professionals about the overwhelming number of options of machine manufacturers, configurations, and types. Plus, many contractors want to fully weigh all of their options and make sure they&#;re getting the best machine for their business, especially with something so integral to a metal roofing installer or manufacturer&#;s productivity.
Sheffield Metals is an industry leader in the distribution of coated and bare metal products used to rollform standing seam metal roofing and wall panels. While we don&#;t manufacture rollforming machinery, we do sell and distribute them on behalf of our trusted partners at New Tech Machinery.
However, we know there are many manufacturers and distributors to consider. And since we believe that being an informed and educated consumer is the best way to make the right buying choice, we&#;ve put together a collection of some of the best portable and in-plant metal roof rollforming machine manufacturers.
(Note: Manufacturers are listed in no particular order.)
Headquarters: Aurora, Colorado
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About the company: New Tech Machinery is a leading manufacturer of portable seamless gutter machines and roof panel rollforming machines. Started by Larry Coben in , NTM was the first portable rollforming company to produce rollforming machines with polyurethane drive commercially. Mazzella Companies acquired New Tech Machinery in , allowing the business to grow significantly and offer its machines worldwide. Today, NTM produces versatile machinery that is easy to use and allows contractors/manufacturers to rollform roof panels directly at a job site.
Portable or in-plant roofing machines: Both
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Headquarters: Moundridge, Kansas
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About the company: The Bradbury Group of manufacturing companies is known for manufacturing machinery that performs automated production and systems integration in the metal processing industry. The Bradbury Group&#;s product lines include rollformers, coil processing equipment, levelers, slitting lines, embossers, etc. The Bradbury Group of companies operates out of locations worldwide, including North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Portable or in-plant roofing machines: Both
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Headquarters: Perth Amboy, New Jersey
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About the company: Englert was founded by Herb Englert in originally as a gutter business. Today, Englert Inc. manufactures and distributes metal roofing, gutter, and rollforming products to the commercial and residential roofing markets. Englert is one of the few single-source roofing manufacturers with an in-house coil-coating line and offers a broad range of color and finish options.
Portable or in-plant roofing machines: Both
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Headquarters: Denver, Colorado
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About the company: Zimmerman Metals is a privately owned, family-oriented metal fabrication and machine shop founded in by William George Zimmerman. Today, Zimmerman Metals offers unique and innovative solutions in machining, structural steel, precision industrial steel, and metal roofing machinery. Zimmerman Metals is currently led by a 50/50 partnership of Mark Zimmerman and Taryn Christison.
Portable or in-plant roofing machines: Both
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Headquarters: Friedewald, Germany
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About the company: Schlebach GmbH is a leading manufacturer of equipment and machinery for metal roofs and walls. In , the manufacturing company Bartolosch GmbH with its owner, Ing. Friedhelm Bartolosch, acquired the rights to Schlebach and ultimately founded Schlebach Maschinen GmbH. Today, the company has approximately 200 employees working in a 110,000 square meter facility in Germany.
Portable or in-plant roofing machines: In-plant (on a cart/wheels)
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Headquarters: Chalfont, Pennsylvania
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About the company: Roll Former Corporation was established in to design and build machinery for rollforming applications, including metal roofing, garage doors, skylights, swimming pool components, and more. Since then, Roll Former Corporation has developed a line of over 20 machines for residential, industrial, and commercial metal roofing applications. In August , Roll Former Corporation became a part of the company Tennsmith.
Portable or in-plant roofing machines: In-plant
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Headquarters: Götene, Sweden
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About the company: CIDAN Machinery has been manufacturing machines since and has established itself as a leading sheet metal machine manufacturer. In addition to manufacturing their own roof panel rollformers, CIDAN is also a distributor of New Tech Machinery equipment. Today, CIDAN serves customers worldwide and has operations in multiple parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Portable or in-plant roofing machines: Both
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Whether you&#;re a contractor, chop and drop supplier, or regional manufacturer, when you purchase a roof panel rollforming machine, you&#;ll want to ask yourself some critical questions about your business and needs.
While the list below is just a selection of topics to consider, the answers to these questions can help you in the decision process and narrow down which machine, manufacturer, configuration, etc., is best for you.
Panel production
Project efficiency
Residential vs. commercial projects
Profile options
Budget/pricing
Miscellaneous
Machines offered
Supplier or distributor
Machine lead times
Shipping and freight costs
Training, service, and technical assistance
Warranties offered
Machine add-on options
Sales/account management
There isn&#;t one specific rollforming machine or manufacturer that fits every roofing contractor or manufacturer. That&#;s why doing your research, knowing your options, knowing your business needs, and ultimately choosing the best rollformer manufacturer/brand/distributor is such an important process.
Keep in mind: There are many more factors to consider when purchasing a roof panel machine than just the cost. We see this happen all too often, which is why you should ask yourself and the manufacturers/distributors you&#;re considering the right questions (like those listed above).
Sheffield Metals is proud to offer a one-stop shopping experience for roofing contractors and regional manufacturers &#; whether it&#;s metal coil/sheets, accessories, rollforming machinery, engineering, or a combination of products. That&#;s why we know how important it is for you to choose the right roof panel rollforming machine to complement your operation.
Best of all, we offer free consultations to get to know your business and set you up for successful metal roofing and wall projects. Contact us today to speak with one of our helpful specialists!
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