Short answer: A portable roll forming machine forms roof panels, standing seam or seamless gutters at the job site, so long panels need no transport. It combines a coil holder, forming stations, a shear and length control on a compact frame or trailer. We manufacture it in our Xiamen factory to your profile and quote within 24 hours.
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HSL-508P portable standing seam machine: specifications
Our HSL-508P is a portable snap-lock standing seam roll former that changes between three panel widths and can be mounted on a trailer for on-site forming.
| Panel widths | 12″ / 16″ / 20″ (304.8 / 406.4 / 508 mm), powered width change by push button |
|---|---|
| Material | Galvanized, Galvalume and pre-painted steel, 0.38–0.76 mm (approx. 28–22 ga), yield up to 350 MPa |
| Uncoiler | Coil holder, max. 1 t |
| Forming | 12 forming stations, Ø35 mm shafts, 40Cr rolls hardened and hard-chrome plated |
| Nail-slot punching | In-line on the fastening flange (optional) |
| End notch | Hydraulic pre-notch at the lock rib (optional, can be switched off) |
| Drive and speed | Servo drive, up to approx. 75 ft/min (23 m/min) |
| Cut-off | Hydraulic stop-to-cut shear, 3-piece hardened blade |
| Controls | PLC with colour touch screen, length encoder, English HMI, inch/feet units; length tolerance ±1/16″ (±2 mm) |
| Power | 240 V 3-phase 60 Hz available; other voltages on request; generator sized in the quotation |
| Size | Approx. 15′4″ × 5′2″ (4.67 × 1.57 m); can be mounted on a trailer |
| Colour / branding | Standard blue; your own colour, nameplate and logo available (OEM) |
Photos: HSL-508P in our Xiamen factory. Final specification is confirmed on your approved profile drawing and in the written quotation.
Price
Standing seam roll forming machines: US$23,000–36,000 (standard) · US$45,000–75,000 (premium), FOB China. The HSL-508P portable configuration with servo drive, hydraulic notching and three widths sits in the premium range. Freight, import duties, generator and trailer are quoted separately. Send your profile for an exact quotation within 24 hours.
Portable roll former or factory line?
| Question | Portable roll forming machine | Factory roll forming line |
|---|---|---|
| Where panels are formed | At or near the installation site (can also run in a workshop) | At a fixed plant, then shipped to site |
| Typical profiles | Standing seam, short-run roof panels, seamless gutters, simple trims | Any roof, wall, deck or structural profile |
| Panel length | Long continuous lengths without road-transport limits | Limited by transport and handling |
| What limits the setup | Site access, power source, coil handling, run-out support | Floor layout, coil storage, stacking, dispatch |
| Best for | Contractors and roofers installing on many sites | Manufacturers supplying many customers |
More detail: factory vs portable roof panel roll former and factory gutter line vs portable seamless gutter machine.
What a portable roll forming machine includes
| Unit | Job | Confirm in the quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Coil holder / reel stand | Holds the coil at the entry | Coil width and weight, single or double reel |
| Forming stations | Form the profile from flat coil | Your profile drawing, thickness range, roll material |
| Shear | Cuts panels to length | Manual, hydraulic or electric shear; clean cut end |
| Length control / PLC | Sets panel lengths and quantities | Length accuracy, order list input |
| Frame or trailer | Makes the machine movable | Skid, forklift pockets or road trailer; local road rules |
| Power | Drives forming and shear | Site generator or grid voltage and frequency |
Profiles we build portable machines for
- Standing seam roof panels – snap-lock or mechanical seam, formed full length on the roof site.
- Seamless gutters – continuous gutter lengths formed at the house or building.
- Roof panels and ridge and trim profiles – where site forming saves transport of long sheets.
- Arch roof (K-span type) panels – formed, curved and cut on a trailer-mounted line at the site.
- Other profiles on request – send the drawing and we confirm whether a portable frame suits it.
What to send for a quotation
- Profile drawing (cover width, seam or gutter shape, panel or gutter lengths).
- Coil material, coating and thickness range.
- Where it will run: job site, workshop or both; trailer or skid.
- Power available on site (generator or grid voltage and frequency).
- Number of profiles you want from one machine.
We reply with a configuration and price within 24 hours. Before shipment we run the machine with your coil and send the trial video and measured samples. Exact prices depend on the configuration; see our roll forming machine cost guide for how configuration changes price.
Portable roll forming machine FAQ
What is a portable roll forming machine?
It is a compact roll former that can be moved to the job site to form roof panels, standing seam panels or seamless gutters from coil directly where they are installed. Many contractors also run it inside their own workshop.
Which profiles can a portable roll former make?
Common choices are standing seam (snap-lock or mechanical seam), seamless gutters and some roof panel profiles. Each profile needs its own roll set or changeover; send your drawing and we confirm what one machine can cover.
Portable or factory roll forming line: which should I buy?
Choose portable if you install on many sites and need long continuous panels without transport. Choose a fixed factory line if you supply panels to many customers and need higher daily output, stacking and more profiles.
How much does a portable roll forming machine cost?
Our standing seam machines are US$23,000–36,000 (standard) and US$45,000–75,000 (premium), FOB China; the HSL-508P portable configuration with three widths, servo drive and hydraulic notching is in the premium range. Generator, trailer and freight are quoted separately; send your profile for a quotation within 24 hours.
Can I see the machine running before shipment?
Yes. Before balance payment we run the machine with your profile and coil and send the trial video and measured samples.
Send your profile drawing – quotation within 24 hours.
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