The ZTRFM Z Furring Channel Roll Forming Machine is designed to efficiently manufacture Z-shaped furring channels used in drywall framing and insulation support systems. These channels provide a reliable structure for fixing gypsum boards, masonry wall systems, and thermal insulation panels.
Because the machine adopts a rigid structure and precision roll forming technology, it ensures consistent profile accuracy and stable high-speed production. As a result, manufacturers can produce high-quality Z furring channels for various construction projects.A Z Furring Channel is a corrosion-resistant Z-shaped metal component commonly used in wall systems. It creates a cavity between the wall structure and gypsum board, allowing insulation installation while maintaining structural stability.

In addition, installers can mount gypsum boards either parallel or perpendicular to the Z furring channel depending on project requirements. When metal lath is used, however, it should always be installed perpendicular to the channel to ensure proper support.
Because of its versatile design, the Z furring channel is widely used in modern building systems.
Z furring channels are widely used in various wall and ceiling construction systems. Contractors often install them on masonry or concrete walls to create a stable framing surface for gypsum boards. At the same time, the channel design forms a cavity between the wall and drywall, allowing rigid insulation boards to be placed easily for improved thermal performance. In ceiling applications, Z furring channels work together with metal studs and drywall panels to support suspended ceiling structures. Additionally, during renovation projects, builders frequently use Z channels to level uneven wall surfaces before installing drywall. Because of their flexibility and structural reliability, Z furring channels are commonly applied in commercial buildings, residential construction, industrial facilities, and interior decoration projects.

The machine can produce Z furring channels in various sizes and thicknesses.
Standard Specifications
- Standard length: 10 ft
- Flange width: 1-1/4 inch
- Available depths:
- 1″
- 1-1/2″
- 2″
- 2-1/2″
- 3″
Available steel gauges
- 25ga (18 mils)
- 20ga (30 mils)
- 20ga structural (33 mils)
- 18ga (43 mils)
- 16ga (54 mils)
- 14ga (68 mils)
Additionally, manufacturers can customize the length and dimensions according to project requirements.
| Working flow:
Steel Coil → Decoiling → Feeding → Roll Forming → Straightening → Hydraulic Cutting → Product Receiving |
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| Machine components:
Manual decoiler * 1 set; Manual receiving table * 1 set; Roll forming machine (feeding- forming – straightening – Mold cutting) * 1 set; Hydraulic station * 1 set; Control computer box * 1 set; Maintain tools * 1 set; Instruction manual 1 book; |
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Decoiler System
Usage: It is used to support the steel coil and uncoil it in a turntable way. Passive uncoil pulled by roll forming system. Loading capacity: 1.5t Uncoiling width: 300mm Inner diameter: 450-550mm |
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Entry Beach
Usage: Put the raw material (steel plate) through the beach to manufacture and process, it can guarantee that the products are neat, parallel and everything is uniformity.
With oil coating device, to decrease the friction between coil material and the rollers, in case of zinc falling off.
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Main Roll Forming System
Usage: In order to keep the product shape and precision, adopts welded sheet structure, motor reducer drive, gear box transmission, roller surfaces polishing, hard plating and heat treatment. Main drive power: 11 kw working speed 30m/min Voltage: as client request Frame type: casting iron arch frame Transmission type: chain transmission Material of rollers: GCr12 Material of shafts: 45# steel with tempering Diameter of shafts: φ 50 mm Number of rollers: 20 rollers |
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Automatic Tracking Cutting
Usage: Ensure stability, precision and cutting speed. Automatic cutting controlled by PLC. The blade will automatic adjust the position as the speed of the roll forming machine. Keep in the line with the running speed of the roll forming machine. when reach the set length, keep the running speed constant, and cutting the material. Material of blades: Cr12 quenched Power supply: Hydraulic power Servo motor:1.5kw Components: It contains one set of blade, one hydraulic tank and one cutter machine with server motor. |
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Hydraulic Station
Usage: It is controlled by gear wheel oil pump. After filling the hydraulic oil into the hydraulic oil tank, the pump drive the cutter to begin the cutting job. Hydraulic motor Power: 5.5kw Hydraulic oil: 46# hydraulic oil Components: The system includes a set of hydraulic tank, one set of hydraulic oil pump, two hydraulic pipes and two sets of electromagnetism valves.
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Electric Control System
Adopted Delta PLC , transducer, touch panel to ensure high speed with stability, precision and lifetime. Voltage: As client request Language: English and Chinese Automatic length measurement Automatic quantity measurement Length Tolerance: 3m±1.0mm Operating panel: touching screen and button together. You can set any length and any quantity pieces on the touch screen and then the machine will produce as the parameters you set on the touch screen. |
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Products receiving table
Usage: It adopts welded steel to transmit the products. Table quantity: 1 set Table length: 3 m per set
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| Very strong structure design, with long term use, with high speed run, the rollers will not move left or right. If rollers move left or right at high speed, the finished profile will be bent, can not sell on the market. | ||||||||||||||||
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