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Photovoltaic Trough Plate Roll Forming Machine

Photovoltaic Trough Plate Roll Forming Machine

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.

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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



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