KMT / KT Sheet Metal Beading Machines (Manual and Motorized)
The KMT and KT are compact sheet metal beading machines for sheet up to 1.2 mm. Their cast-iron frames carry two shafts with interchangeable rolls that bead and fold the edge of flat sheet and round parts.
The KMT 1.2 is motorized, with a foot pedal and a floor stand. The KT 0.8 and KT 1.2 are hand-driven manual beading machines that bolt to a workbench.
• 3 models • 0.8–1.2 mm • Throat 80–100 mm • 7–8 roll sets standard • Manual or motorized
The KMT and KT are compact sheet metal beading machines for sheet up to 1.2 mm. Their cast-iron frames carry two shafts with interchangeable rolls that bead and fold the edge of flat sheet and round parts.
The KMT 1.2 is motorized, with a foot pedal and a floor stand. The KT 0.8 and KT 1.2 are hand-driven manual beading machines that bolt to a workbench.
- 3 models
- 0.8–1.2 mm
- Throat 80–100 mm
- 7–8 roll sets standard
- Manual or motorized
KMT / KT Design
- Frame: cast-iron main frame on all models.
- Shafts: special steel; the bottom shaft moves forward and backward.
- Sheet support: adjustable forward and backward to set the bead position.
- Roll change: the rolls are held by screws. Undo the screws, swap the roll set and tighten again.
- Drive: KMT 1.2: 32 rpm braked gear motor, controlled by a mobile foot pedal. KT: hand crank.
- Mounting: the KT models weigh 30 and 50 kg. Their base has four bolt holes for fixing to a workbench or table with the supplied bolts.
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KMT / KT General Features
- Cast-iron frame
- Capacity 0.8 or 1.2 mm
- Throat depth 80 or 100 mm
- Interchangeable roll sets
KMT / KT Standard Equipment
- 8 standard roll sets (KT 0.8: 7 sets) and roll spanner
- Mounting bolts for bench fixing (KT)
- Braked gear motor and mobile foot pedal (KMT 1.2)
- Floor stand (KMT 1.2)
KMT / KT Optional Equipment
- Special rolls made to your profile
KMT / KT Technical Specifications
| Model | Drive | Capacity (mm) | Shaft length (mm) | Roll diameter (mm) | Throat depth (mm) | Speed (rpm) | Motor (kW) | Dimensions L×W×H (mm) | Approx. weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMT 1.2 | Motorized | 1.2 | 140 | 62 | 100 | 32 | 0.75 | 900×450×1350 | 135 |
| KT 0.8 | Manual | 0.8 | 110 | 56 | 80 | — | — | 380×180×380 | 30 |
| KT 1.2 | Manual | 1.2 | 140 | 62 | 100 | — | — | 560×220×500 | 50 |
Capacities for mild steel S235JR (formerly St 37); they also apply to galvanized sheet. Specifications may change without notice.
Choosing a KMT / KT Sheet Metal Beading Machine
- KT 0.8: the lightest machine, for thin sheet and occasional work.
- KT 1.2: manual, up to 1.2 mm; same rolls and throat as the KMT 1.2.
- KMT 1.2: motorized with foot-pedal control, for regular shop work; both hands stay free to guide the part.
Send the part drawing and material grade before choosing a machine. Throat depth and shaft length limit which operations a model can do, and the listed mild-steel capacities do not apply to stainless steel.
For sheet up to 2.5 or 4 mm, see the KBT power trimming and beading machines.
Request a Quote for the KMT / KT
Send the sheet material and thickness and the edge profile you need. We will confirm the model and roll sets.
Frequently Asked Questions About KMT / KT
Manual or motorized?
The KT models are hand-driven and bolt to a workbench. The KMT 1.2 has a motor, foot-pedal control and a floor stand.
Are the rolls interchangeable between models?
Yes. The KMT and KT rolls fit each other: the KMT 1.2 and KT 1.2 share the same 62 mm rolls and 140 mm shafts. Special rolls are also made to order.
What sheet thickness can a manual beading machine handle?
The KT 0.8 handles sheet up to 0.8 mm, and the KT 1.2 up to 1.2 mm.
Is a sheet metal beading machine the same as a bead roller?
They work the same way, with two shaped rolls. The KMT and KT are built for duct and fitting work in workshops, with cast-iron frames and a full set of standard rolls.