By Halcyon Machinery · Factory-direct from our Xiamen production base · Published ·
Direct answer
A metal stud roll former is tooled for a profile pair: the C-stud and the U-track that fits around it. When you compare stud roll formers for sale, first fix both drawings (web width, flange height, lip, thickness and service holes), then check that the quotation lists tooling for both profiles, how the line changes from stud to track, how holes are punched and how parts are cut and stacked. Ask for labelled trial parts of both profiles before shipment. Send the two drawings and target output and we reply with a written quotation within 24 hours.
Price range: stud and track (light steel keel) machines
US$23,000–42,000 (standard) · US$59,000–124,000 (premium), FOB China
Standard covers the first two configuration levels (single-profile and multi-profile / quick-change); premium covers fully automatic lines.
Final price depends on profile, thickness, speed, punching and automation. Excludes freight, import duties and installation. Send your profile drawing for a quotation within 24 hours. North American configurations (480V/60Hz, UL and local requirements) are quoted separately.
Large complete lines (e.g. truck chassis beam lines or full cable tray lines) are quoted per project, typically above US$150,000.
Manufactured in our Xiamen factory · 35+ years of roll forming experience.
Get a quote for this machine
Send your profile drawing or a photo of the profile. We reply within 24 hours with a configuration and price.
Commercial terms
- Lead time
- standard machines 30–60 days; automatic and heavy-duty lines 60–120 days (confirmed in the quotation).
- Warranty
- 12 months on the machine, lifetime technical support by video and remote guidance; wear parts excluded.
- Payment
- 30% deposit; 70% before shipment, after you approve the trial-run video.
- Shipping
- FOB Xiamen, China.
Step 1: define the profile pair, not just “a stud machine”
A C-stud-only offer and a stud-and-track offer are different machines. List every section you sell, then decide what belongs on this line. If you work from member designations (web, flange, thickness), turn them into dimensioned drawings in millimetres with tolerances.
| Profile | What the drawing must show | Where it belongs |
|---|---|---|
| C-stud (vertical) | Web width, flange height, lip, thickness range, service-hole pattern | Stud and track roll forming machine |
| U-track (floor/ceiling) | Inside width matching the stud, leg height, thickness | Same line with track tooling, or a second line |
| Furring, ceiling and wall-angle sections | Separate drawings and quantities | Ceiling profile machines |
| Structural light-gauge framing (CFS) members | Panel or truss drawings, CSV/DXF files, connection holes | Framing machine vs stud-and-track machine |
Stud and track machine quotation in 24 hours
Send your C-stud and U-track drawings, steel grade, thickness range, hole layout and target output. Our factory engineers in Xiamen reply with a written, itemized quotation.
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Step 2: read a published reference correctly
Our Xiamen production base publishes an HCU-200 C/U example. Use it to see which values a quotation must state, not as the specification of your line.
| Item | Published reference | What you verify for your profiles |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable profile width | 75–220 mm | Your narrowest and widest stud and track |
| Profile height | 32–51 mm | Flange and leg heights on your drawings |
| C-profile lip | 8–15 mm | Lip size and tolerance on the stud |
| Coil thickness | 0.8–1.6 mm | Your steel grade, coating and thickness range |
| Process flow | Decoiling and levelling → roll forming → punching → cutting → run-out table | Which modules are in your offer, and which are optional |
Source: HCU-200 product page, checked 28 September 2026. Production-base reference figures for a named example; your line is specified in the quotation against your drawings and material.
Step 3: choose the line level
The level decides how many sections you can supply from one line and how much the line does without an operator.
| Line level | What changes | Usually chosen for |
|---|---|---|
| Single-profile line | One stud, track or keel section per line | One standard drywall or framing profile |
| Multi-profile / quick-change line | Several sections or sizes, changed by adjusting or exchanging tooling | Stud and track sets or several sizes |
| High-speed line with punching | Higher speed, service holes or dimples, flying cut-off as the drawing needs | Large-volume drywall profile production |
Buy it with a trial of both profiles
Ask for the proposed line to run both drawings with coil of the stated thickness at our Xiamen factory. Measure the first acceptable stud and the first acceptable track, check that the stud fits inside the track, check hole positions and cut lengths, and time a run with punching and cutting active. Record the changeover from stud to track and back. The fire and acoustic performance of a finished wall comes from the wall system, not from the machine.
What affects the price
We quote by configuration, not from a price list. The price changes with the number of sections (stud only, track only, or both), section sizes and thickness, punching, line speed and cut-off method, one shared line or two lines, control-system brands, decoiler, run-out and stacking, and the delivery terms (FOB or CIF). For the import steps, read how to import a roll forming machine from China.
Send your stud and track drawings — quotation within 24 hours
Two dimensioned drawings, steel grade, thickness range, hole layout, lengths and target output are enough for a first written quotation.
Video: why the profile comes first
A short Halcyon video on why a roll forming machine is chosen from the profile drawing.
Buyer questions
Can one roll former make both studs and tracks?
Yes, if the quotation lists tooling for both profiles and the line can change between them. Some buyers prefer two lines so studs and tracks run at the same time. Send both drawings and your monthly volumes and we propose one or two lines.
Can a stud and track machine make structural light-gauge framing?
Not usually. Drywall studs and tracks are thinner, simpler sections. Structural framing members with connection holes are made on a framing machine driven by design files. Compare both in our framing vs stud-and-track guide.
How much does a metal stud roll former cost?
We quote by configuration. Number of sections, sizes, thickness, punching, speed, cut-off, control brands and FOB or CIF terms change the price. Send your drawings and we reply with a written quotation within 24 hours.
Is a new machine from China better than a used stud roll former?
A used machine is only useful if its tooling already makes your exact sections. A new line is tooled to your drawings and can be trial-run with your material before shipment.
What do I need to send for a quotation?
Dimensioned C-stud and U-track drawings, steel grade and coating, thickness range, hole layout, lengths, target output, voltage and destination port.
What to send for a quotation
Stud and track drawings, steel grade and coating, thickness range, hole layout, lengths, target output, voltage and destination port. See reference projects from our Xiamen production base.
Get a stud roll former quotation in 24 hours
Factory-direct from our Xiamen production base. Send your drawings through the form or on WhatsApp.
Related guides
Stud and track roll forming machine · Light steel keel machine · Stud and track buyer checklist · Framing machine vs stud-and-track
Sources: Halcyon product pages and buyer guides; our Xiamen production base's published HCU-200 product page and photographs; reviewed 9 October 2026. Prices are not published.