Garage Door Strut Roll Forming Machine
The Garage Door Strut Roll Forming Machine is a fully automatic production line designed specifically for manufacturing structural reinforcement struts used in sectional garage doors. These struts increase door rigidity, prevent panel deformation, and improve overall operational stability. The machine delivers high precision, strong rigidity, and continuous high-speed output, making it the ideal solution for garage door manufacturers.
1. Application
This equipment is used to produce U-shaped and Hat-shaped garage door struts from galvanized steel coils. Common applications include:
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Residential and commercial garage door panels
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Sectional door reinforcement
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Industrial overhead door support
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Customized door stiffening bars
Strut thickness options typically range from 14–24 gauge (1.0–3.0 mm).

2. Machine Composition
The complete production line includes:
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Decoiler / Uncoiler
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Manual or hydraulic options
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Supports steel coils up to 3–5 tons
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Smooth and stable feeding to prevent material scratching
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Leveling & Feeding System
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Servo Punching System (Optional)
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Pre-punching or post-punching patterns available
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Custom hole shapes and distances
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High-speed punching with minimal deformation
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Roll Forming Section
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10–18 forming stations depending on profile type
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High-grade steel rollers with hard chrome plating
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Ensures accurate and smooth strut shape
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Cutting System
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Hydraulic or servo tracking cutting
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Burr-free, precise length cutting
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Auto length control via PLC
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PLC Control Cabinet
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Siemens/Delta control system
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Touch screen operation
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Adjustable speed, batch setting, emergency stop, fault alarm
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Run-out Table
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3. Production Process
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Load steel coil on decoiler
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Material enters leveling and feeding unit
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(Optional) Servo punching for holes or slots
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Material passes through roll forming stations
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Machine shapes the profile precisely
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Automatic cutting to length
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Finished struts are collected and ready for packaging
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The entire process is fully automatic, requiring minimal labor.
4. Key Features & Advantages
High Forming Accuracy
Precision-engineered rollers maintain profile shape and consistency.
Strong Structure & Long Service Life
Machine frame made from heavy-duty steel with rigid design.
Fast Production Speed
Standard forming speed: 15–35 m/min (depending on punching and thickness).
Flexible Customization
Supports various strut widths, shapes, hole patterns, coating thickness, and coil sizes.
Operator-Friendly Control System
Touchscreen interface with real-time monitoring and easy parameter adjustment.
Energy-saving & Low Noise
Optimized transmission and forming design reduce power consumption.
5. Optional Configurations
Hydraulic decoiler
Automatic stacking system
Servo flying cut system
Automatic lubrication system
Embossing or logo stamping
Changeable roller cassette for multi-size production
6. Materials
Suitable for:
Thickness: 0.8–3.0 mm
Width: Custom per strut size
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Garage door strut braces (also called garage door struts, reinforcement struts, or stiffener bars) are long, U-shaped or hat-shaped steel channels installed horizontally on sectional garage door panels.
They are usually made from galvanized steel to provide strength and corrosion resistance.
A strut brace reinforces each panel of the garage door, helping it stay rigid and stable during opening, closing, and daily operation.
1. Reinforce and Strengthen Door Panels
Garage door panels can flex or bend, especially large or thin panels.
Strut braces add rigidity, preventing the door from twisting or bowing.
2. Support Automatic Garage Door Openers
If the door is operated by a motor, the opener pushes/pulls the top section.
A strut brace gives the top panel enough strength to handle this force.
3. Increase Door Lifespan
By reducing panel stress and structural wear, strut braces help the door last longer and reduce maintenance costs.
Where Are Strut Braces Commonly Installed?
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Top section of the garage door
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Middle sections for large doors
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Every panel for high-wind-rated commercial doors
Thickness usually ranges from 14–24 gauge galvanized steel.
8. Safety Instructions
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Never place hands near the roll station during operation.
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Always disconnect power before adjusting tooling.
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Emergency stops are located at the entry and exit ends.
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Wear gloves and safety glasses when changing dies.
This strip in the profiling stands progressively transforms towards its final shape.This process respects the mechanical and characteristic stresses of the metal and allows the use of multiple grades of steels.Two horizontal shafts of each head are controlled by the motor of the machine, which ensures a regular drive of the strip.During the cold roll forming, operations such as punching holes, stamping logo, can be done online.
Then, the final metal section is cut by hydraulic servo cutoff machine to the desired length.
1.What is a roll forming machine used for?
Cold roll forming machines are used in a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. They are highly automated and can produce high-quality products at a high rate of speed, making them a popular choice for mass production.

4. The technical flow of the production line
{Steel Tape}→ Uncoiler →Strip-head Cutter and welder→Spiral accumulator→Forming section →Hole punching device→Hydraulic servo driven cutoff→→ Run-out table

RELATION EQUIPMENT
We provides all equipment to tube mill entry section:
Coil Car
Single And Double Heads Un-coiler & Hydraulic And Pneumatic Un-coiler
Peeler and hold down roll arm
Flattening Machine
Automatic and Semi Auto Shearer & Butt Welder
Vertical Cage Accumulator & Horizontal Loop Accumulator & Landing Horizontal Spiral Loop Accumulator
TUBE MILL FINISHING SECTION
We provides all equipment to tube mill Finishing section:
1. Eddy current machine
2. Seam annealing machine
3. Straightener machine
4. Chamfer and end facer machine
5. Hydro Tester machine
6. Threading machine
7. Painting and oil machine
8. Automatic bundle and package machine
9. Drilling machine
SPARE PARTS TO CHOOSE
Our Spare Parts Apply:
1. Roller, Mould, Cr12, Cr12Mov material, D2,D3 material
2. Ferrite, Impeder, Fiberglass tube
3. HSS saw blades, TCT Saw blades, Friction saw blades
4. OD burr remove inserts, ID burr remover inserts
5. HF welder Induction Coil and other HF welder spare parts
6. Copper tube for induction Coil, PTFE pipe for Induction Coil
7. Mosfet, Boards
8. Steel pipe Strapping machine
9. Zinc Spray Machine, Zinc wire, Zinc spray gun
OUR CERTIFICATE

OUR SERVICE
Why Choose Us?
Leading Technology, Reliable Quality, Excellent Service!
Optimized Design, High quality material select!
Heat treatment process guarantee!
Spiral bevel gear, drum gear coupling and carburization.
Gear teeth quenching.
Driven system stable, efficient and wearable with lower noise.
High precision wear resisting and Long life of rollers.
All the machine Lathes, Key Grooves are positioned and Milled by CNC.
Our Service
Pre-sale service
1. We can provide machine running videos for reference
2. We will recommend the most suitable equipment according to the needs of customers
3. We can provide the layout of the factory
4. We welcome customers to visit our factory
After-sales service
1.We will delivery the machine and provide the documents on time to make sure you can get the machine quickly
2.When you finish the Preparation conditions, Our fast and professional aftersales service engineer team will go to your factory to install the machine, give you the operating manual, And train your employee until they can operate the machine well.
3.We provide one year warranty and life-long technical support.
4.Well-trained & experienced staff are to answer all your inquiries in English and Chinese
5 .24 hours for engineer response.
6.Your business relationship with us will be confidential to any third party.
Quality Control
We have the single quality department, that make sure the material of the raw materials is good, and ensure the machine running smoothly.