Plate Rolls
AHS-AUTO
by Akyapak
Fully automated four-roll plate rolling line with gantry loader, infeed conveyor, and automatic ejection for continuous non-stop production
4-roll automated rolling line
Machine type
4-roll (1 top + 1 bottom + 2 side)
Roll configuration
Fully automated (gantry loader + infeed conveyor + auto-eject)
Automation level
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Ideal For
- High-volume fabrication shops that need continuous, hands-free plate rolling without an overhead crane
- Production environments where cycle time and throughput are critical — the non-stop rolling cycle eliminates idle time between parts
- Operations looking to upgrade from a manual AHS 4-Roll to a fully automated rolling line
Machine type
4-roll automated rolling line
Roll configuration
4-roll (1 top + 1 bottom + 2 side)
Automation level
Fully automated (gantry loader + infeed conveyor + auto-eject)
Material handling
Pneumatic gantry loader with vacuum lifts
Key Features
AHS-AUTO Features
Standard features that set this machine apart in demanding manufacturing environments.
Ease of Operation
- Pneumatic gantry loader with vacuum lifts pulls plates directly from the stockpile — no overhead crane needed
- Infeed conveyor automatically positions each plate for the rolling cycle, eliminating manual feeding
- Fully automated roll-eject-repeat cycle runs continuously without operator intervention between parts
- Automatic ejector system clears finished parts from the machine, keeping the production line moving
Built-In Extras
- Built on the AHS four-roll platform — pinch-and-roll geometry forms a complete cylinder in one pass
- Electro-hydraulic calibration keeps all rolls aligned without manual shimming
- Push-button operation simplifies the entire workflow from raw plate to finished rolled part
- Crane-free design frees up overhead space and removes a common production bottleneck
- Rolls induction hardened to 50–60 HRC and precision ground for consistent surface contact
- Planetary lever-arm drive concentrates bending force at the contact point, reducing flat-end waste
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Full Specifications
Akyapak AHS-AUTO 4-Roll Automated Rolling Line Technical Details
Complete specifications, standard features, and optional upgrades.
- Machine type
- 4-roll automated rolling line
- Roll configuration
- 4-roll (1 top + 1 bottom + 2 side)
- Automation level
- Fully automated (gantry loader + infeed conveyor + auto-eject)
- Material handling
- Pneumatic gantry loader with vacuum lifts
- Part removal
- Automatic ejector system
- Operation mode
- Continuous non-stop cycle
- Crane requirement
- None (crane-free operation)
- Base platform
- AHS 4-Roll series
- Roll material
- Ck45 steel, induction hardened 50–60 HRC
- Frame construction
- Fully welded St-52 steel
- Certifications
- CE, ISO 9001-2015, TSEK, TURQUM
| Machine type | 4-roll automated rolling line |
| Roll configuration | 4-roll (1 top + 1 bottom + 2 side) |
| Automation level | Fully automated (gantry loader + infeed conveyor + auto-eject) |
| Material handling | Pneumatic gantry loader with vacuum lifts |
| Part removal | Automatic ejector system |
| Operation mode | Continuous non-stop cycle |
| Crane requirement | None (crane-free operation) |
| Base platform | AHS 4-Roll series |
| Roll material | Ck45 steel, induction hardened 50–60 HRC |
| Frame construction | Fully welded St-52 steel |
| Certifications | CE, ISO 9001-2015, TSEK, TURQUM |
- Pneumatic gantry loader with vacuum lifts pulls plates directly from the stockpile — no overhead crane needed
- Infeed conveyor automatically positions each plate for the rolling cycle, eliminating manual feeding
- Fully automated roll-eject-repeat cycle runs continuously without operator intervention between parts
- Automatic ejector system clears finished parts from the machine, keeping the production line moving
- Built on the AHS four-roll platform — pinch-and-roll geometry forms a complete cylinder in one pass
- Planetary lever-arm drive concentrates bending force at the contact point, reducing flat-end waste
- Rolls induction hardened to 50–60 HRC and precision ground for consistent surface contact
- Electro-hydraulic calibration keeps all rolls aligned without manual shimming
- Push-button operation simplifies the entire workflow from raw plate to finished rolled part
- Crane-free design frees up overhead space and removes a common production bottleneck
- CNC AK400 graphic touch-screen controller for programmable rolling sequences
- NC AK300 playback controller
- Integrated cone rolling with position adjustments from the operator panel
- Deflection compensation system for uniform bending across the full width
- Oil-air cooling system for extended duty cycles
- Centre and side supports for rolling large-diameter shells
- High-volume pressure vessel and tank shell production
- Continuous pipe and tube section rolling
- Wind tower shell fabrication lines
- Structural steel forming at production scale
- Silo and hopper manufacturing with minimal downtime
- Any plate rolling operation requiring automated, crane-free material handling
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