Spiral Tubeformer SBTF‑1602

Specifications, applications and operation

Specification breakdown. The Spiral Tubeformer SBTF‑1602 covering diameters from Φ80–Φ1600 mm, galvanized steel 0.4–1.3 mm, stainless steel 0.4–0.8 mm, aluminum 0.4–1.3 mm, strip width 137 mm (0.4–1.0 mm) / 140 mm (1.1–1.3 mm), cutting system Plasma cut and flying slitter, options Controlled corrugation unit / one or two beads (optional), requires Mainframe 11 kW / Cooling water pump 0.25 kW, and weighs approximately 2900 kg, mainframe dimension 2000×1700×1450 mm, decoiler dimension 2000×1100×1300 mm, run-out table 2450×1200×1200 mm, requires 380V / 50Hz / 3PH.

Typical applications. Spiral tubeformers produce continuous round duct from coil stock and are used wherever round duct is preferred over rectangular — kitchen exhaust, industrial dust extraction, high-velocity supply systems, mine ventilation and clean-room return paths. Typical buyers include round-duct specialists, large mechanical contractors needing on-site spiral capacity, and OEM manufacturers of dust collection and material handling systems. Spiral duct is also increasingly specified for architecturally exposed HVAC because of its clean visual lines.

How it works. A spiral tubeformer takes coil stock through a series of forming heads that progressively roll the strip into a helical tube while continuously locking the spiral seam. Cut-off is performed either by flying shear (cuts the duct while it is still moving — no sparks, no swarf, no secondary deburring) or by saw blade (mechanically simpler, easier to maintain). Output diameter is changed by swapping the forming head set, typically a 30–60 minute changeover for trained operators.

Quality, certification and after-sales. Like every machine in the SBKJ catalogue, this unit is built to ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards and CE marked for European conformity. The factory in Jiangyin, Jiangsu has been operating since 1995 and SBKJ holds 60+ invention and utility patents in HVAC ductwork machinery design. Each machine ships with a 12-month warranty on mechanical and electrical components, lifetime spare-parts availability, and 3–7 days of on-site installation supervision and operator training by an SBKJ engineer. Remote support is available via WhatsApp and email, with engineer response within 12 hours and technical troubleshooting within 72 hours.

Where this fits in your workshop

On a typical spiral duct workshop layout, this machine sits in the helical-forming line between the decoiler and the cut-off saw. Coil stock feeds from a 5-tonne uncoiler with motorised edge guide, runs through the spiral former, and the finished tube is parted off in single-length increments by an inline plasma or shear cut-off. Downstream of the line, finished spiral duct goes either to a flanging cell, a jointer for fitting manufacture, or directly to packing for export. SBKJ supplies all four upstream and downstream stations as matched modules. For a worked example of a commercial HVAC contractor bringing spiral duct production in-house, see the Saudi Arabia SBTF-1602 case study — a Riyadh mechanical contractor who lifted spiral duct gross margin by 11 percentage points and cut lead time from 10–14 days to 1–2 days by in-sourcing on an SBTF-1602.

Pre-purchase checklist

Use this list when you write the enquiry or when you compare two suppliers. Each line is something an SBKJ engineer will want clarified before quoting.

• Diameter range — confirm both minimum and maximum match your project mix
• Strip width versus material thickness — thin gauge needs a smaller strip than heavy gauge
• Cut-off type — plasma for stainless and aluminium, shear for galvanised
• Output rate at the gauge you actually run most often, not the headline rate
• Strip width changeover time — under 15 minutes is the SBKJ benchmark
• Coil weight capacity matched to your local steel coil supplier

Operator and maintenance notes. The Spiral Tubeformer SBTF‑1602 is designed to be run by a single trained operator under normal conditions. Daily checks include lubrication of the forming rolls, inspection of the drive belts and chain tension, and a clean-down of the tool surfaces. Weekly checks add electrical cabinet inspection and a torque check on the main frame fasteners. SBKJ ships every machine with an English operator manual, a maintenance schedule and a recommended two-year spare parts kit. Operator training is included in the 7-day commissioning visit, and a refresher session can be booked at any time within the warranty period.