Engineered for high-yield steel coils, aerospace aluminum, and automotive stainless surfaces requiring zero residual stress and micrometer-grade flatness.
Heavy-duty multi-roll configuration engineered for high-yield hot rolled coils up to 960 MPa yield stress.
Precision corrective leveling machine eliminating edge waves, center buckles, and longitudinal camber.
Continuous dynamic shearing solution integrated with heavy leveling for thick plates up to 25mm thickness.
6-high roller anti-scratch cassette technology dedicated to architectural and sanitary stainless grades.
Versatile integrated plant providing synchronized strip slitting, tension leveling, and automated palletizing.
High-torque slitter head with quick-change tooling system and automated loop pit strip tension control.
Robust continuous strip preparation designed for structural pipe mills and cold-formed profile manufacturers.
Automated heavy-gauge plate blanking with electromagnetic stacking unit and hydraulic servo shears.
Operating as a designated National Key Developing Enterprise in metallurgical processing, combining proprietary mechanical design, localized cluster manufacturing, and global commissioning expertise.
Continuous metallurgical equipment manufacturing since the early 1980s.
Heavy machining, heat treatment, roll grinding, and integrated testing facilities.
Uncompromised solvency guaranteeing delivery of capital-intensive turnkey lines.
Operating installations spanning the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.
The global metal fabrication landscape has shifted toward intelligent, precision-driven leveling machinery. Chinese engineering in Wuxi delivers structural and capital benefits unmatched by legacy builders.
Situated in Wuxi, Jiangsu, Jianfa leverages immediate proximity to premier forged roll manufacturers, high-capacity planetary gear foundries, and the world's most dense hydraulic/servo component clusters. This concentrated supply web reduces lead times by 40% and allows ultra-competitive cost amortization without compromising European-standard metallurgic hardness.
Unlike trading assemblers, our 40,000 m² factory houses gantry milling centers, CNC deep-hole borers, intermediate-frequency induction hardening lines, and dynamic roll balancers. We control precision tolerances on cassette side-frames and backing roller cradles down to ±0.005mm, preventing structural frame deformation under extreme tonnage loads.
Global procurement teams can achieve equivalent DIN/ISO flatness tolerances at 35% to 50% lower capital expenditure than DACH-region suppliers. This cost efficiency allows service centers and tiered automotive fabricators to amortize their initial investment within 14 to 20 months, substantially de-risking balance sheet expansion.
Modern plate and sheet leveling has transitioned from primitive mechanical flattening into a science of controlled elastoplastic deformation and computer-aided residual stress management.
Modern leveling units are now equipped with dynamic hydraulic gap control (AGC). As incoming strip yield variations, coil cross-bow, or thick edge tapers enter the roller cassette, high-frequency load sensors detect mill-tonnage spikes. Proportional hydraulic servo valves instantly counterbalance the backup roll wedges to maintain uniform surface elongation across the transverse profile.
Processing automotive skin panels, cold-rolled copper, and mirror-finished AISI 304/316 stainless demands zero roll-pickup or backup roll shadow marking. Jianfa's 6-Hi leveler designs insert intermediate intermediate idle rollers between the work rolls and segmented backup clusters, dispersing concentrated stress and preserving pristine cosmetic finishes.
Flat sheets can still warp during subsequent fiber laser cutting if internal latent stresses are asymmetrical. Contemporary leveling requires achieving between 70% to 85% plastic deformation in the outer fibers during initial roller bending waves, gradually tapering to zero plastic strain at exit. This guarantees sheets remain permanently dead-flat after intense thermal cutting.
To eliminate operator variance and trial-and-error scrap, intelligent levelers utilize automated recipe systems. Machine operators input the steel grade, coil thickness, strip width, and tensile strength; the CNC program computes optimal roller immersion depth, wedge profile, and back-tension settings, reducing line setup time from 30 minutes to seconds.
Selecting the optimal roller mechanical structure is dictated by yield strength, material surface sensitivity, and plate gauge boundaries.
| Architecture Type | Roll Setup | Gauge Range | Primary Target Material | Defect Mitigation Capability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Hi / 4-Hi Heavy Plate Leveler | 7 - 11 Rolls (Supported) | 6.0 mm - 25.0 mm | Hot Rolled Carbon Steel (Q235, Q355, S355JR) | Corrects severe coil set, cross bow, and gross plate distortion. |
| 4-Hi Precision Leveler | 13 - 19 Rolls + Backups | 1.0 mm - 8.0 mm | Automotive framing, pickled & oiled, heavy structural strip | Eliminates coil set, edge wave, and moderate camber. |
| 5-Hi Anti-Fluting Leveler | 17 - 21 Rolls + Intermediate | 0.5 mm - 4.0 mm | Galvanized sheet, cold-rolled carbon steel, silicon steel | Suppresses coil fluting, stretcher strains, and medium center buckles. |
| 6-Hi High-Precision Leveler | 19 - 23 Rolls + Intermediate + Backups | 0.2 mm - 3.0 mm | Stainless steel (2B/BA), aerospace aluminum alloys, brass | Delivers zero surface impression, complete center buckle & twist eradication. |
Jianfa levelers and processing plants operate at the critical intersection of upstream coil synthesis and high-precision downstream fabrication.
High-speed press blanking lines require sheet cutouts with uniform thickness and predictable springback parameters. By removing internal stresses across dual-phase (DP) and high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels, our levelers prevent die jamming, edge splitting, and dimensional drift in progressive stamping lines.
Laser and plasma thermal cutting release latent internal stresses within poorly leveled plates, leading to instantaneous sheet upwards curling that collides with expensive cutting heads. Jianfa leveled sheets maintain complete horizontal stability through intricate multi-part CNC nestings.
Boom arms for mobile cranes, excavator chassis, and structural ship bulkheads require high-strength plates (yield points ≥ 700 MPa) that can be folded without cracking. Our ultra-torque hydraulic leveling systems apply tens of thousands of kN bending moments to eliminate stubborn thermal rolling curvature.
A rigorous equipment tender protects steel service centers from hidden operational bottlenecks. When issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP), technical stakeholders must quantify six vital parameters.
Always specify the maximum Yield Strength ($R_p0.2$), not just standard ultimate tensile strength. Leveling resistance is exponential to material yield point; under-dimensioned drive spindles or light gearboxes will overheat or shear teeth when handling high-strength grades.
No single leveler can effectively process both 0.5mm foil and 12mm plate. The rule of physics states that smaller diameter rolls closer together correct thin sheets, while large diameter rolls are mandatory for thick plate stiffness. We engineer interchangeable cassette solutions when wide thickness overlaps are mandatory.
Verify the number of intermediate backup roll columns across the machine width. Inadequate backup spacing causes central work-roll deflection under load, yielding sheets with wavy centers. Jianfa levelers utilize individual motorized wedge adjustments per backup column to control positive or negative crowning.
Individual drive shafts via universal cardan joints with integrated torque limiters prevent catastrophic motor burnout during sheet-jam incidents. Ensure the distributor distribution gearbox features forced circulating oil lubrication with continuous temperature and pressure interlocks.
Processing scales from hot rolled strip coat rollers quickly, requiring frequent cleaning. Jianfa designs provide hydraulic cassette extraction tracks that motor the entire roller set out in under 5 minutes for effortless crane hook removal, high-pressure jet washing, or spare cassette interchange.
Procurement contracts must stipulate onsite technical commissioning supervision, PLC diagnostic remote gateway access, and rapid delivery terms for critical spare parts (bearings, cardan shafts, and hardened work rollers).
Every industrial leveler leaving our Wuxi workshops undergoes a rigorous testing gauntlet prior to container stuffing and export dispatch.
Rollers forged from high-grade alloy tool steels (42CrMo, GCr15, 60CrMoV) undergo vacuum quenching and sub-zero cryogenic treatments to ensure case hardness depths of 3-5mm at 60-64 HRC.
Machine frames and mounting rails are calibrated using multi-axis laser tracking to guarantee structural parallel alignment within 0.01mm per meter across the entire line span.
Prior to export clearance, machines run through 72-hour continuous testing, logging temperature rises on bearing housings, hydraulic seal integrity under maximum tonnage, and vibration spectrums.
All precision-ground roll journals and mirror surfaces are sealed with vapor corrosion inhibiting oils, vacuum barrier foil wraps, and reinforced steel structural frames for intercontinental shipping.
Comprehensive answers from Jianfa's Chief Engineering Team addressing procurement specifications, mechanical principles, and operational maintenance.
Expand your facility's processing envelope with custom-engineered coil handling configurations designed for maximum uptime and minimal scrap rates.
Equipped with intermediate back-up roller banks, anti-deflection cross-heads, and high-tensile gearboxes.
Micrometer screw-down system with position sensors delivering reliable laser-flat sheet tolerance.
Continuous dynamic shearing with servo-driven synchronization for line speeds exceeding 80 m/min.
Non-marking polyurethane pinch rolls and air-cushioned drop stackers preserving pristine mill surfaces.
Integrated multi-process configuration eliminating inter-process handling and floor storage constraints.
Featuring quick tooling arbor change carriages, hydraulic scrap choppers, and tension pads.
Designed for high-speed continuous strip feeding into automated high-frequency induction tube welding plants.
Equipped with 4-Hi heavy-gauge straightening heads and hydraulic stop-shears for thick plate service.