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Roller Die: Watch Us Grow Solar

Ray Hammons — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:41:51 +0000

The past year has seen a huge rise in solar power projects for our industry, and Roller Die is leading the way. We are now actively promoting our solar capabilities on this website — click here.

Roll forming is the ideal method for producing solar panel mounting systems. Our solar panel mounts maintain solar panel positioning, at the perfect angle for receiving the sun’s rays. Plus, roll formed solar panel mounting systems are durable and strong enough for any application.

We are actively involved in new solar racking projects throughout North America. If you represent a local business or national corporation, consider mounting solar panels for an inexpensive, easy power source. Roller Die has already found success with eco-conscious structures such as “solar carports” and roof bracket systems.

Read how Roller Die can bring your solar panel mounting project to life today!

NEW Blog Topic – Manufacturer News

Ray Hammons — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:08:50 +0000

At Roller Die, we believe in real, fair pricing. We house one of the largest catalogs of free tooling in the world (over 2300 parts), in order to offer great value to our customers. In light of recent steel price increases and these economic times, businesses are proving their accountability.

That’s why we are now publishing letters, pricing charts, and forecasting announcements straight from our manufacturers, right here on our blog. You’ll see the prices we pay for raw materials. You’ll read tomorrow’s news to plan upcoming projects.

And as a customer, you’ll learn why Roller Die can afford to be so transparent with our wholesale costs — because you’ll see the savings on your next invoice.

ISO Re Check

Ray — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:05:43 +0000

Last week we had our re certification audit for our ISO certification. I was very pleased, with the results, and our team did a great job. I want to especially thank Mike Warfield who is our Quality Director for his efforts.

A lot of Roller Formers are not ISO qualified, so be careful when you are looking for a supplier for this should provide you the buyer with some confidences that we are doing what we say we are.

If you have any questions please send them to us.

Thanks

Going Green

Ray — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:36:07 +0000

It is funny to me that everyone is just starting to do this. At RDF, we have been working on this for the last five years. We have reduced the number of wood skids that we receive our material on. We have also been willing to work with our customers on using returnables. Last year, we removed all of the old lights in the plant and replaced them with newer models that will reduce the amount of light bulb changes and waste. They actually provide more light at half the cost.

In addition to this we have been looking at our lubricants that we use in the plant, this make sense from a people perspective, and from an environmental one as well. We use a water soluble solution that evaporates while it is drying.

Why Rollforming Vs Angle Iron or Channels produce at a Mill

Ray — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:59:20 +0000

There are several reason why to use Roll Forming Vs Mill Iron, or Angle Iron.

1) Roll Forming offers a lot of different lengths Vs standard 8, 10, 12, 20 foot section, so we can reduce the cost of cutting to length.

2) Roll Formed parts will have shaper corners, and better control over angularity of the angles.

3) With Roll Forming we can add any hole combination without using a secondary punch press.

New Projects at Roller Die

Ray — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:24:44 +0000

Roller Die is acquiring some new equipment this year. we are in the process of purchasing a new 3 1/2 inch line. This will give us a lot more capabilities in the heavy gauge area. Please give us a call regarding any projects or questions about this machine.