Lockformer® Spiral Tubeformers
with Spiral Status Technology
The revolutionary Lockformer Spiral Tubeformers have set the standard for spiral duct fabrication in the HVAC industry as the ONLY compact units that are fully automatic. And now, through our partnership with Stratus, all Spiral Tubeformers are integrated with Spiral Status Technology allowing HVAC duct manufacturers to realize a more efficient, integrated, paperless fabrication workflow without manual inputs and redundant steps for faster production, improved consistency, fewer errors, and a smarter, more connected operation where data-driven contracting meets data-driven manufacturing.
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Lockformer® Vulcan® Fiber Laser Elite Cutting System
The next evolution in cutting systems from Lockformer the Vulcan Fiber Laser Elite was designed to meet the specific needs of the HVAC duct and fittings manufacturing industry. Faster, more precise cutting for better quality parts, advanced automated coil feeding capability, exclusive patented open architecture design for quicker access to cut parts, the latest control system from B&R Automation including direct job data download from leading CAM platforms and many more features all designed to improve the productivity and profitability of your fittings operation while setting the standard for safety in the industry (accession number and coveted Class 1 safety rating from the Food and Drug Administration).
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Lockformer® Vulcan® Waterjet Cutting Systems
Cutting insulation manually is a slow, costly and inexact procedure. The Lockformer® Vulcan Waterjet Cutting System automates the insulation cutting and fabrication process for mechanical contractors delivering an unrivaled level of quality and efficiency. The machine will cut up to 4″ fiberglass or 2″ foam insulation at a maximum positioning speed of 3,000 in/min. Whether you require precise insulation shapes for square to rounds, radius elbows or transitions, the precision, speed, and efficiency of the Lockformer Waterjet can fabricate insulation for fittings for about one-tenth of what it costs to buy them or one-tenth the time it takes to cut them by hand while also reducing your scrap waste by up to 75%.
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All Machinery & Equipment from Lockformer®
Machinery & Equipment for Square and Rectangular HVAC Duct & Fittings Fabrication
Machinery & Equipment for Spiral and Round HVAC Duct & Fittings Fabrication
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Brake Presses
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Specialized Automated Machinery
Lockformer®Industry-Leading Automated Roll Forming and Cutting Machinery for HVAC Duct and Fittings Manufacturing
Since 1938, Lockformer has been the most recognized name in the sheet metal machinery industry. We have led the world in the production of HVAC roll forming equipment (such as our Lockformer Pittsburgh Machines) and Vulcan plasma cutting systems, plus the Transverse Duct Connector (TDC) roll former has revolutionized the ductwork industry around the world. Lockformer sets the standard for product quality, performance, customer service and integrity – the standard against which every other equipment manufacturer in the HVAC industry is judged.
Featured Machinery
Lockformer HVAC sheet metal roll forming and cutting machinery and solutions have become the standard by which all other industry solutions are measured. Below are some of our best-selling products — please contact us to see how Lockformer can design a solution that will improve the quality and productivity of your operation.
Service and Support
When you partner with Mestek Machinery, you partner with the largest service network in the industry. No other company in the industry delivers the level of experience, innovation, creativity, and integrated value-added processes. Whether it’s a replacement part, troubleshooting an existing process, operator training, or participating in a kaizen event to optimize your existing installation, our experienced team of engineers and technicians is here to help keep your operation running at peak performance.
Other Support Services
Resources from Mestek Machinery
Backed by over 100 years of expertise and experience in metal forming and fabrication, Mestek Machinery has developed a number of valuable resources to help HVAC duct and fittings fabricators and other industry professionals learn more about the technologies and processes that drive your operations.
Video
2025 Catalog
Product Brochures
E-Books and White Papers
News and Updates
The Mestek Machinery Blog
Video Podcast Series
Success Stories
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Have questions about Lockformer machinery and equipment? Looking for help on a unique application? Need help with a budget estimate to determine overall equipment costs to evaluate if your project can be justified? Please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’d love to help.