Tough, Precision-Built Metal Slip Rollers

What is a Metal Slip Roller?

A metal slip roller is a precision tool used to bend and shape metal into cylindrical or curved forms.

Rollers often work with various metals, including steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel. Slip rollers use adjustable rollers to create consistent bends, making them essential for industries like manufacturing, fabrication, and custom metalworking. These machines handle a wide range of material thicknesses and widths, accommodating projects from small hobbyist designs to large-scale industrial applications. Common uses include forming pipes, tubes, and curved surfaces for structural or decorative purposes.

Types of Materials You Can Roll

The sizes of raw materials that slip rollers can handle vary depending on the specific roller model and design. Generally, slip rollers are capable of rolling metal sheets, bars, and plates of different thicknesses and widths. For example:

Sheets and Plates: Slip rollers can typically roll sheets as thin as 22 gauge and up to 1/4 inch thick, depending on the unit. The width capacity can range from 12 inches to 48 inches or more, with wider units designed for lighter gauge materials to minimize deflection.
Bars: Many rollers can handle flat bar stock, such as 1/2-inch-wide steel bars or thicker, depending on the roller’s strength and diameter.
Tubing: Some rollers are adaptable for thin-wall square or rectangular tubing, used in creating arches or curved structural elements.

Specific capacities will vary, so it is important to match the roller’s capabilities to the material and project requirements.

Metal Slip Roller Materials

Slip rollers are capable of working with various types of metals. Common materials that can be rolled include:

Steel: Including mild steel, galvanized steel, and high-carbon steel.
Stainless Steel: Often used for its corrosion resistance and strength, though it requires a heavy-duty roller due to its hardness.
Aluminum: Lightweight and malleable, making it a popular choice for projects requiring ease of forming.
Copper and Brass: Common in decorative and artistic applications due to their aesthetic appeal and workability.
Other Metals: Materials like titanium or nickel alloys can sometimes be rolled with specialized equipment, depending on thickness and hardness.

The specific metal compatibility depends on the roller’s capacity and design. Heavier-duty rollers with reinforced frames and larger diameters are better suited for harder or thicker materials, while light duty rollers serve the needs of thinner metal products.

Why Choose Cammeck Slip Rollers?

With over 34 design revisions and hundreds of units in use worldwide, we’re committed to delivering the best hand-crank metal slip rollers available.

Precision Engineering

Every roller is crafted using laser-cut end plates for unmatched accuracy. This ensures consistent results, even after years of use.

Superior Materials

Our rollers are made from thick-wall tubing rather than unnecessarily heavy solid rods, reducing weight while maintaining strength.

Durability You Can Rely On

Key components are reinforced with 1095 high-carbon steel, CNC-machined for perfect alignment, and assembled by experienced fabricators who inspect every detail.

Who uses Metal Slip Rollers?

Metal slip rollers are commonly used to create structural components such as pipes, casings, and frames, as well as smaller crafted items like chimneys and fire rings. Applications span various industries, including agriculture and aerospace, where curved metal components are required for products such as augers, conveyor parts, and machinery, or artistry & building fabrication. These rollers can handle a range of materials, including steel, aluminum, copper, and brass, and are suitable for different thicknesses and project sizes. Their design allows for precise shaping, meeting the demands of both industrial and creative projects.

Metal Fabrication

Metal Fabricators

Tubes, casings, and curved surfaces for custom products.

Education

Educational & Vocational Training

High schools and technical colleges use rollers for hands-on learning and fundraising projects like fire rings.

Specialty Appilcations

Artists & Hobbists

Crafting augers, furniture, chandeliers, pizza ovens, vehicle accessories and more.

Architectural & Construction Fabrication

Crafting augers, furniture, chandeliers, pizza ovens, vehicle accessories and more.

ATV/Truck/Vehicle Components

Crafting augers, furniture, chandeliers, pizza ovens, vehicle accessories and more.

Transportation

Crafting augers, furniture, chandeliers, pizza ovens, vehicle accessories and more.

Popular Metal Slip Rollers

2 inch metal slip roller forming a steel sheet

Heavy Duty 2″ Diameter Metal Slip Roller

A medium-sized roller, perfect for rolling bar stock, thin-wall lubing, and small sheets. Capable of rolling material into diameters of as small as 3”.

Product Variations:

12″ model: 12″ of 10-gauge steel or 6″ of 3/16″ steel.
24″ model: 24″ of 10-gauge steel or 5″ of 3/16″ steel.
36″ model: Up to 37″ of 12-gauge steel or 20″ of 10-gauge steel.

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Super Duty 4″ Diameter Metal Slip Roller

Designed for heavy-duty applications with higher capacities:

1/2″ bar steel up to 2″ wide.
3/8″ plate steel up to 6″ wide.
Steel sheets up to 48″ wide at 0.075″ thickness.

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Built with Cammeck: Customer Creations

What Sets Us Apart

At Cammeck Equipment, we build metal slip rollers that are tough, precise, and built to last. Each roller is made with laser-cut end plates, CNC-machined components, and reinforced high-carbon steel for reliable performance. Unlike oversized and inefficient alternatives, our rollers are designed with thick-wall tubing to balance strength and practicality. Every unit is carefully inspected at each step of production to ensure it meets the needs of hardworking professionals.

We’re dedicated to constant improvement, with over 34 product revisions shaped by feedback from real users. Made in the USA with over a decade of experience, our rollers are trusted by fabricators across industries. When you choose Cammeck, you’re getting more than a tool—you’re getting a product designed to do the job right.

Our Journey to Making the Best Metal Slip Rollers

The journey to creating the best metal slip rollers started with a simple idea: tools that are tough, precise, and reliable. Early on, we recognized the gap in the market for durable, American-made rollers that could handle a wide range of materials without sacrificing quality. The first design was a humble effort to roll thin gauge metal for stove chimneys. While functional, it had its shortcomings—lessons that paved the way for a complete redesign. From that point, the pursuit of better materials, smarter designs, and long-lasting performance became our focus.

Over the years, our slip rollers evolved through constant iteration. We integrated advancements like CNC machining and laser-cut end plates. Strategic use of materials, such as thick-wall tubing and high-carbon steel components, allowed us to balance strength with efficiency, avoiding the unnecessary weight of solid rods used in cheaper products. By listening to feedback from our customers—from hobbyists to heavy industrial users—we’ve refined our designs through over 34 revisions. The result is a line of machines that marries rugged durability with fine-tuned functionality.

Today, we’re innovating with features like quick-change roller positions inspired by real-world challenges. Each roller is crafted with attention to detail, tested for concentricity, and built to last generations. From hobbyists rolling thin sheets to professionals tackling heavy-duty bar stock, our machines help creators shape metal easily, all while carrying forward the best of quality American-made products.

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