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Roll Forming Mill Rebuild Cost Justification

Roll Forming Rebuild Cost Justification

The following components will make up an entire truss line. We have listed cost comparisons between rebuilding used mills and purchasing new equipment. Take note of the savings involved, clearly rebuild cost justification. The final cost comparison is the total for the whole line. 10,000-Pound, Single-End Roll Forming Uncoiler, Non-Powered with Manual Expansion

New 10,000-pound roll forming uncoiler, estimated price: $17,500
Useduncoiler purchased “as is” for $4,000
Modifications: Change from powered to pull off. Add drag brake, pneumatics, and new guards. Clean and paint. Price of modifications: $4,250
The total price of reconditioned roll forming uncoiler is $8,250
Rebuild Cost Savings of $9,250.00

20-Station, 3.000” Spindle Diameter Roll Forming Mill

New 20-station roll forming mill, estimated price: $425,000
Used 20-station roll forming mill purchased “as is” for $95,000
Modifications: Modify gearing and vertical centers to run truss profile. Add safety screens and rope pull E-stop. New motor guarding, entry table, and straightener stand. New operator control station and electrical upgrades. Mist coolant system and one outboard housing assembly. Clean and paint. Price of modifications: $75,000
The total price of reconditioned roll former is $170,000
Rebuild Cost Savings of $255,000

60-Ton Press with Hydraulic Die Acceleration

New 60-ton press, estimated price: $75,000
Used 60-ton press purchased “as is” for $22,000
Modifications: Electrical controls upgrade. Motor upgrade. Pneumatics and guards. Electronic measuring system. Clean and paint. Price of modifications: $23,900
The total price of the reconditioned 60-ton press is $45,900
Rebuild Cost Savings of $29,100

Hydraulic Power Unit and Cylinder

New hydraulic power unit and cylinder, estimated price: $7,500
Used hydraulic power unit and cylinder purchased “as is” for $2,500
Modifications: Electrical upgrade. Filter canister replacement, valve, cylinder, and tank inspection. Clean and paint. Hose upgrades. Price of modifications: $ 6,500
Rebuild Cost Savings of $1,000

Final Total Comparisons for Complete Truss Profile Roll Forming Line Whether using new components or used components, in order to complete the line, both options will need to add tooling, cut-off die, setup, testing, and integration. The estimates below include those features. New Components:

New 10,000-lb. uncoiler, 20-station roll forming mill, 60-ton press, new hydraulic power unit and cylinder (as listed above), estimated price: $525,000
Addition of new truss profile roll tooling, estimated price: $104,500
Addition of new cut-off die, estimated price: $15,500
Addition of complete set-up, testing, and Integration of all components and tooling, estimated price: $13,500
The total estimated price of the new complete truss line: $658,500

Used Components:

Used components with modifications, as listed above, including 10,000-lb. uncoiler, 20-station roll forming mill, 60-ton press, hydraulic power unit, and cylinder, estimated price: $230,650
Addition of new truss profile roll tooling, estimated price: $104,500
Addition of new cut-off die, estimated price: $15,500
Addition of complete set-up, testing, and Integration of all components and tooling, estimated price: $13,500
The total estimated price of complete truss line with reconditioned used equipment and integrated with new roll tooling and dies: $364,150
Rebuild Cost Savings of $294,350

Contact your Roll-Kraft sales representative today and let us assist in identifying the proper used equipment for your application.