Every machine should be inspected carefully when used rigorously by the owners or laborers. There are many manufacturers of portable 

roll-forming equipment and all have very similar maintenance requirements, whether it’s for a gutter machine or a roofing machine. The 

rollers on a curver should be wiped down regularly and a light coat of oil on the bottom flat disk roller will help keep the panel maintained. 

It is necessary for all roll-forming machines to keep the cutting blade well oiled to ensure a clean cut of the roofing or gutter material.

Most roll-forming machines today use rollers made of polyurethane to drive the material through the machine. A metal roofing machine 

cleaning schedule depends on the usage of the machine, but once a month is a must for the betterment of the company. The process 

takes only a few minutes and will save you a lot of time in the long run, eliminating the need to clean hundreds of feet of product later.

When you are using the machine continuously for days, calculate the length of the machine into the last piece needed and then empty 

the machine. It is time to clean it up and check if there is any issue with the machine. Material left in the machine acts like a trough, 

catching dirt and debris. While the machine runs constantly the roller tends to attract residual dirt. Blowing out the machine with 

compressed air is not a good idea because you can blow debris onto the chains and the bearings. So, remove other debris by vacuuming 

out the machine after cleaning the rollers.

Wiping down the metal roofing machine gives you the opportunity to closely inspect the machine. The chain on a curving machine should 

be lubricated and the tensioner checked for tightness every six months. As with any mechanized piece of equipment, keeping the machine 

clean at all times will increase its life and make maintenance easier.