Reichel & Drews is the global leader in the design and production of asphalt roofing production equipment. Whether you are looking for a complete multiple-lane shingle production system, or individual, customized machines, you can trust our team of experts in equipment design, control systems, manufacturing and installation. We will work with you to develop and build solutions that help increase uptime, reduce costs and maximize both quality and production speeds
The unwind stand holds and feeds rolls of polyester or fiberglass reinforcement, providing consistent tension control and a continuous supply of material to reduce downtime. It is designed to efficiently unwind these materials, ensuring steady, reliable delivery throughout the production process.
The splice table is used to glue or stitch the end of one roll of polyester or fiberglass to the start of a new roll. By facilitating the creation of a strong, uniform bond, the equipment helps ensure continuous roofing production.
Proper tension and sheet alignment are critical in high speed shingle production. Our pull rolls, web guides and tension control equipment help keep your line running smoothly.
Accurate asphalt application is key to quality shingle production. We offer a wide variety of coaters designed to provide consistent coating and safe operation
The blending operation blends and applies granules based on the chosen color selection. Our blender equipment helps ensure accurate color placement as well as efficient product changes.
The in-line laminator separates, realigns and then combines the cut dragon teeth strip and backing strip. Once laminated together, these strips continue through the process to become architectural shingles.
