A ridge cap roll forming machine is a specialized piece of equipment used in the metal roofing industry to produce ridge caps—the protective covering installed along the peak of a roof where two sloping sides meet. These machines are designed to form metal coils into precise ridge cap profiles through a series of rolling stations.

Key Features of a Ridge Cap Roll Forming Machine:

Material Compatibility

Works with galvanized steel, aluminum, pre-painted steel, or stainless steel coils.

Typical thickness range: 0.3mm to 1.2mm.

Production Capacity

Speed: 10–30 meters per minute (depending on machine configuration).

Can produce different ridge cap profiles (e.g., round, square, or custom shapes).

Automation & Control

PLC control system for precision and ease of operation.

Hydraulic or servo-driven cutting for accurate lengths.

Automatic coil decoiler & feeding system.

Customization Options

Adjustable roll forming stations for different ridge cap designs.

Optional punching, embossing, or hole-punching units for ventilation or screw placement.

Output & Stacking

Automatic stacking or conveyor belt for finished products.

Can be integrated with packaging systems.

Applications:

Used in metal roofing factories for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Produces ridge caps for standing seam roofs, corrugated roofs, and trapezoidal roofing systems.

Advantages of Using a Ridge Cap Roll Forming Machine:

✔ High efficiency – Faster than manual fabrication.

✔ Consistent quality – Uniform shape and dimensions.

✔ Cost-effective – Reduces labor and material waste.

✔ Flexibility – Can switch between different profiles quickly.

Considerations When Buying:

Material thickness & coil width requirements.

Production speed needs.

Power supply (220V/380V, 50Hz/60Hz).

After-sales support (maintenance, spare parts availability)