


The Photovoltaic Trough Plate Roll Forming Machine is specialized equipment designed for manufacturing water drainage or collection trough panels used in photovoltaic system installations. It processes metal coils (typically aluminum or galvanized steel) into precise trough‑shaped profiles through continuous cold roll forming technology. The formed panels are integrated into PV mounting structures to effectively manage rainwater, prevent accumulation, and enhance system durability. The equipment features high‑precision forming, corrosion‑resistant tooling, and customizable profile designs to meet various climatic and installation requirements.
The Photovoltaic Trough Plate Roll Forming Machine is specialized equipment designed for manufacturing water drainage or collection trough panels used in photovoltaic system installations. It processes metal coils (typically aluminum or galvanized steel) into precise trough‑shaped profiles through continuous cold roll forming technology. The formed panels are integrated into PV mounting structures to effectively manage rainwater, prevent accumulation, and enhance system durability. The equipment features high‑precision forming, corrosion‑resistant tooling, and customizable profile designs to meet various climatic and installation requirements.
I. Equipment Overview
This equipment is a highly efficient roll-forming system specially designed for drainage systems in solar photovoltaic power plants. It is mainly used to produce water diversion and drainage trough panels between photovoltaic arrays. Through continuous roll-forming technology, metal coils are processed into optimized cross-section water trough components, effectively solving rainwater drainage issues in PV sites and enhancing the operational safety and durability of power plants.
II. Core Technical Features
Specialized Section Design: Tailored for PV site drainage needs, featuring efficient flow-guiding sections.
Weather-Resistant Treatment: Forming rollers with anti-corrosion treatment, suitable for long-term outdoor use.
Quick Changeover: Modular rollers adapt to different product profiles and widths.
Intelligent Control: PLC + touchscreen, supports recipe storage, automatic length setting, and online monitoring.
Integrated Punching: Optional online punching for drainage and connection holes.
III. Main Technical Parameters
Item | Specification |
|---|---|
Applicable Materials | Aluminized zinc plate, galvanized plate, aluminum alloy plate, etc. |
Material Thickness | 0.8-2.0 mm |
Trough Width | 300-600 mm (customizable) |
Trough Depth | 50-150 mm (adjustable) |
Forming Speed | 6-15 meters/minute |
Cutting Accuracy | ±1.0 mm |
Control System | PLC + industrial touchscreen |
Equipment Power | 25-55 kW |
IV. Structural Features of Trough Panels
Optimized Flow-Guiding Section: Improves drainage efficiency and reduces clogging.
Reinforced Structure: Longitudinal stiffeners enhance load-bearing capacity.
Connection Structure: Integrated lap joints or snap locks at ends for easy installation.
Anti-Corrosion Treatment: Compatible with surface coating or laminating processes.
V. Production Process Flow
Uncoiling & Leveling → Centering & Alignment → Pre-forming → Trough Forming → Punching/Edge Cutting → Fixed-Length Cutting → Finished Product Output
VI. Quality and Performance
Drainage capacity ≥ 4 L/s·m
Load-bearing capacity ≥ 2.0 kN/m²
Anti-corrosion grade C4 or higher (suitable for 25 years outdoors)
Compliant with relevant standards for PV power plant drainage systems
VII. Application Scenarios
Drainage for large-scale ground-mounted PV power plants
Roof drainage for commercial and industrial distributed PV systems
Water diversion systems for PV carports
Integrated irrigation and drainage systems for agrivoltaic projects
VIII. Service Support
Provides section design, drainage calculation, and process debugging
Installation training, operational guidance, and maintenance support
18-month warranty on key components, lifelong technical support
Assistance in project adaptation solutions




chan@winworld-xm.com
Phone
+86-592-721 9069 / +86 136 060 95636
Address
No. 369-2, xidongdi, Xidong village, Lianhua Town, Tong'an District, Xiamen