Reliable Decoiler for Metal Strip for Your Production Line
If you have to handle metal coils on a daily basis, you understand the inherent hardships better than anyone. Loading coils is strenuous, and the unwinding process is often unstable. The metal strip is prone to damage or slippage, and your workers are forced to spend a significant amount of time making manual adjustments. That is precisely why we designed this metal coil winding machine—to make your life easier, accelerate your production line, and ensure the safety of your materials. Allow me to show you the specific benefits this machine can deliver. Frankly, once you’ve put it to the test, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

Highlights at a glance
High Capacity: Handles rolls up to 1250 mm in width.
Strong Power: 4KW motor ensures efficient operation.
Durable Components: The frame base uses 300H steel (non-standard), the box body is welded from 14mm thick steel plates. The main shaft is machined from a thick-wall seamless steel tube, shaft diameter 194×45mm.
Customizable: We can tailor the machine's size, load capacity, running speed, voltage, and other data to your needs.
Reliable Warranty: Comes with a 1-year warranty for peace of mind.
How does a Hydraulic Decoiler Work

The decoiler is a heavy-duty industrial machine used to hold, secure, and unwind massive metal coils (like steel or aluminum) for processing. It automates material handling by using hydraulic pressure to expand and grip the coil's inner core, and a motorized system to smoothly feed the metal strip into downstream machinery
Components & Process

A hydraulic decoiler handles metal rolls safely and accurately through a straightforward step-by-step process:
- Loading:The machine's hydraulic cylinder retracts to reduce the diameter of the mandrel, allowing a forklift or coil car to easily slide the heavy metal roll onto the drum.
- Expanding and Clamping:High-pressure hydraulic fluid drives a central cylinder, forcing the mandrel's tile-plates (or leaves) outward. This mechanism expands the drum to lock the inner diameter of the coil tightly in place.
- Uncoiling:A heavy-duty AC motor rotates the mandrel, pulling the metal sheet off the roll. Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) are typically used to match the exact speed required by the production line.
- Tension Control:An inductive sensor bracket or a pneumatic/hydraulic dancer arm constantly monitors the slack of the strip. It adjusts the rotation speed of the decoiler in real-time, preventing the material from wrinkling, rebounding, or snapping.
Why Use a Hydraulic Decoiler?
- Heavy Capacity:Unlike manual or motorized decoilers, hydraulic versions are built to support and expand under extreme weight, usually handling coils from 3 to over 25 tons.
- Reduced Labor:Automating the expansion and clamping process means operators do not need to manually wedge the coil, drastically reducing setup time and physical labor.
- Safety:Many hydraulic decoilers include fail-safes such as pressure-arm brakes and safety interlocks that immediately halt the machine if the loop or safety arm trips the switch.

Component Benefits
Now let me tell you what is inside this machine that makes it so reliable. These are the parts we are really proud of.
Hydraulic expansion system – The bore diameter of the oil cylinder is 125 mm.. That means you get strong, steady clamping force without any jerks. Your coil will not slip or wobble. I have seen too many decoilers damage the inner wall of expensive coils. Ours does the opposite.

Wireless remote control – You can stand back. Way back. Load the coil, expand it, brake it – all from a safe distance. Your fingers never have to get near pinch points. Safety should not be a hassle, and with this remote, it is not.

Optional loading cart – If your coils are over two tons, I strongly recommend getting the cart. It lifts up and down with a hydraulic cylinder (110mm bore, 300mm stroke) and moves forward and back with a hydraulic motor . No more fighting with a forklift to line things up perfectly. The cart does the hard work for you.

Electrical brains – A Delta 5.5kw VFD plus quality components from Chint & Delixi (or Schneider, depending on the spec). You get smooth speed adjustment that you can dial in for different materials. And yes, the wireless remote works with all of it.

Value for Your Production
So what do you actually get from these features?
- Less material damage – No crushed inner walls or scratched strips.
- Faster setup – Hydraulic expansion and wireless control save minutes every coil change.
- Safer workplace – Remote control and optional loading cart keep hands away from danger.
- Steady output – Speed control and tension management mean consistent feeding to your roll former or slitting line.
- Low maintenance – Simple design with known brand components.
Decoiler Type Comparison
| Type | Automation Level |
Ideal Use Cases | Precision | Coil Changeover Speed |
| Manua | Operator-driven | Small-batch, intermittent | Basic | Slow |
| Semi Automatic |
Automated tension, manual load | Mid-volume, cost-conscious | Good | Moderate |
| Fully Automatic |
Full automation | High-volume, precision-driven | Excellent | Fast |
Materials This Decoiler Can Process
Based on our machine's build, it works well with:
- Steel coils (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, galvanized, stainless)
- Aluminum coils
- Other metal strips within the width and weight limits
Coil width: 0 to 1250 mm
Coil inner diameter: 470-530 mm or 570-630 mm (adjustable by ±20 mm with gaskets)
Weight capacity: 5 tons / 6 tons / 7 tons (universal)

Applications of the Machine
You can use this decoiler for metal strip at the front of production lines that make:
- Storage racking systems – uprights, beams, and shelving profiles.
- Solar panel mounting structures – rails and brackets for renewable energy projects.
- Light steel framing for buildings – studs, tracks, and wall frames.
- Road safety barriers – guardrails and crash barriers.
- Door and window frames – steel profiles for residential and commercial use.
- Agricultural equipment parts – grain bin roofs, fencing, and animal housing panels.
It also works well for general metal fabrication shops that need to uncoil and cut to length various metal strips.


Get in Touch
That is our decoiler in a nutshell. Honestly, we have put a lot of thought into every detail, and I am confident it will save you time, money, and headaches. If you have any questions about specs, pricing, or which configuration fits your coils best, just drop me a line. I would be happy to help you find the right solution.
Contact person: Elliot Liu
📞 Phone: 008615127728988
📧 Email: cnzt006@zhongtuocn.com
We can also send you a video of the machine running with real coils. Just ask. I think you will like what you see.

