Profile Bending Machines

Bertsch Hydraulic Angle Rolls can bend a wide range of structural profiles including angle iron, flat bar, square bar, tee sections, channel, I-beam, and pipe up to 2-inch Schedule 80 at 28-inch diameter. The machines produce rings, rolled rings, curved profiles, and rolled tube and pipe in addition to rolled plate cylinders, making them versatile for structural steel fabrication applications.

Piranha Plate Rollers are designed for budget-minded fabricators who need reliable duty-cycle bending capability at a competitive price point. Bertsch Plate Rollers by Haeusler, particularly the EVO 4-Roll series, offer advanced autonomous plate bending capability with higher precision and automation features. Both lines are backed by Piranha's U.S.-based service and support network.

Yes, hydraulic angle rolls are specifically designed to handle both structural steel profiles and pipe. Bertsch angle roll models can roll pipe up to 2-inch Schedule 80 at 28-inch diameter, along with structural shapes like angle iron, channel, beam, and bar stock. The machines use specialized tooling configurations to accommodate the different geometries without distorting the material during bending.

Profile bending machines are essential in metal fabrication shops, structural steel fabrication, trailer manufacturing, truck body shops, power and transformer manufacturing, and custom fabrication operations. Any industry requiring curved structural components—such as frames, rings, arches, or cylindrical structures—benefits from profile bending and plate rolling equipment.

A 3-roll plate roller is typically more economical and suitable for simpler bending operations, but requires the operator to pre-bend the plate edges separately. A 4-roll plate bending machine like the Bertsch EVO series offers autonomous operation with integrated edge pre-bending capability, eliminating the need for separate edge work and providing more consistent results with less operator skill required. Choose based on your production volume, precision requirements, and automation goals.

Yes, Piranha provides technical support for unique bending roll requirements. Customers can contact fabrication professionals at 800-338-5471 for expert guidance on selecting the right machine configuration, tooling requirements, and bending parameters for specific applications. Downloadable brochures and an online shop-building configurator are also available to help specify the optimal equipment for your needs.