Light Steel Frame Machine vs. Floor Joist Machine

May 26, 2025

1. Light Steel Frame Machine

light steel frame machine is a specialized roll-forming system that produces cold-formed steel (CFS) components for modern construction. These machines transform galvanized steel coils into precise framing elements used in walls, ceilings, floors, and roof systems.

Material Input: Galvanized steel coils (0.8mm–1.2mm thickness or 0.8-2.0mm).

Profiles sizes: C63, C75, C89, C100, C152, C200  and custom shapes, which can do single size steel fame machine or multuple sizes steel frame machine.

Key Advantages:

Fast production of standardized framing components.

Adjustable for different sizes (e.g., 63mm–200mm stud depth).

Suitable for drywall, modular housing, and prefab construction.

Limitations: Not designed for heavy structural load-bearing parts.

Applications
✅ Drywall framing (residential/commercial interiors)
✅ Suspended ceiling systems
✅ Prefabricated steel partition walls

2. Floor Joist Machine

Definition & Features

A floor joist machine manufactures load-bearing steel joists used in floors, roofs, and mezzanines. These machines produce thicker, high-strength C or I-shaped profiles to support heavy loads.

  • Material Input: High-strength steel coils (2.0mm–3.0mm thickness).

  • Profiles sizes: C-joists with C200, C250 and C305

  • Key Advantages:

    • High load capacity (ideal for long spans).

    • Fire-resistant and termite-proof vs. wood joists.

    • Used in residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

  • Limitations: Higher material cost than wood; requires precise engineering.

Applications

 Residential/commercial flooring systems
 Loft and mezzanine structures
 Prefabricated steel-framed buildings

3. Key Differences

Feature Light Steel Frame Machine Floor Joist Machine
Primary Use Non-load-bearing framing Structural load-bearing joists
Profile Thickness 0.5mm–2.0mm 1.2mm–3.0mm+
Output Shapes C-stud, U-track C-joist
Strength Low to medium (partition walls) High (floor/roof support)
Span Capacity Short spans (≤4m) Long spans (6m–12m+)
End Products Drywall studs, ceiling frames Floor joists, roof trusses
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