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HOPEX-Highway Guardrail
Buying a guardrail roll forming machine raises the same practical questions from every workshop. The answers below reflect the actual configuration of this line.
Q1. Which materials can the line form?
Q235 carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel and zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy. Gradual bending preserves the coating on galvanized and alloy strip.
Q2. What thickness and width does it handle?
Forming thickness 2.4 – 4.0 mm at a standard feeding width of 720 mm. Feeding width can be customized to your coil supply.

Q1. How fast does it produce?
Forming speed is adjustable between 5 and 15 m/min. The PLC keeps punching synchronized with strip speed, so hole spacing stays accurate at any rate.
Q2. What drives the line?
Dual 22 kW motors with K107 reducers on a 380 V three phase supply, giving torque for thick material at low speed and smoothness at full speed.

Q1. How is cutting quality guaranteed?
Cr12 blades quenched to HRC 58–62 keep a sharp edge over long runs, producing burr-free ends across the full 2.4–4.0 mm range.
Q2. How rigid is the forming section?
Rollers run on 120 mm shafts across 15 – 18 stations, so roller gaps stay parallel and the profile does not twist or flare.
| Parameter | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product name | highway guardrail roll forming machine | W-profile highway barrier panels |
| Model number | hopex-guardrail roll forming machine | HOPEX standard configuration |
| Machine type | Roll Forming Machine | Cold roll forming, continuous line |
| Suitable material | Q235, galvanized steel / stainless steel / zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy | Four material groups, no tooling change |
| Forming thickness | 2.4 – 4.0 mm (0.09 – 0.16 in) | Covers common guardrail standards |
| Feeding width | 720 mm (28.35 in) | Customizable to your coil width |
| Forming speed | 5 – 15 m/min (16.40 – 49.21 ft/min) | Adjustable to material grade |
| Rolling station | 15 – 18 rows | Progressive forming sequence |
| Cutting blade | Cr12, quenched treatment HRC 58–62 | Edge hardness for long runs |
| Diameter of shaft | 120 mm | Low deflection under forming load |
| Main motor power | Dual 22 kW motors with K107 reducer | Steady torque across speed range |
| Voltage | 380 V | Three phase supply |
| Dimension (L×W×H) | 14000 × 2400 × 1200 mm (551.18 × 94.49 × 47.24 in) | Line footprint |
| Weight | 60000 kg (132277.36 lb) | Frame mass for vibration damping |
| Core components | Engine, PLC, Gearbox, Gear, Pump, Bearing, Motor, Pressure Vessel | Established component suppliers |
| Warranty | 2 years | Parts replacement and repair |
| Place of origin | Tianjin, China | HOPEX manufacturing base |
Q1. What can be customized?
Name plate, logo and graphic design, and feeding width. Drawing-based and sample-based customization are also available.
Q2. What is supplied with the machine?
Video outgoing inspection, machinery test report, installation guidance, operator training and a 2-year warranty.
| Quantity | Lead time |
|---|---|
| 1 set | 30 days |
| 2 – 5 sets | 45 days |
| Above 5 sets | Confirmed with our engineers |
