Frame and truss manufacturers across New Zealand are facing tight project deadlines, fewer skilled operators, rising material costs, and a growing mix of residential and commercial builds - which can be challenging to manage.
Balancing speed, precision, and quality on every job can be tough - especially when it comes to raked (sloped) wall frames.
While straight wall panels have long been automated, raked walls are still commonly built by hand. They demand extra measuring, setup time, and accuracy – often relying on the experience of skilled operators. That all adds cost, time, and risk.
Some businesses limit how many raked wall jobs they take on, others avoid them completely.
But what if you could remove that complexity? What if your team could build both standard and raked walls on one line, using just one machine?
What are the Challenges of Building Raked Wall Frames?
Building raked wall frames is far from easy, especially when you're building them manually. Every angle must be measured precisely, and every component positioned perfectly - even small inaccuracies can lead to time-consuming rework.
Beyond precision, the physical handling of materials can also slow production down. Many factories rely on their most experienced operators to get the job done right, but those people are increasingly hard to find.
So what are the common challenges of building raked walls?
- Precision and Quality Control: Achieving precise results is difficult when every cut and connection depends on manual effort.
- Production Delays: Intricate job files, rework, and material waste can interrupt schedules.
- Labour Shortages: Skilled operators are increasingly hard to find and retain.
- Space Constraints: Raked wall production often takes place on separate lines or areas, which can disrupt workflow and material handling.
The result? Missed deadlines, rising costs, and lower overall output – sometimes even lost opportunity.
Introducing the Spida Raked Wall Extruder
The Spida Raked Wall Extruder has been designed to take the complexity out of raked wall production - allowing you to produce both standard and raked wall panels on the same machine, following the same process, with a single operator.
No extra line. No new process to learn. No wasted time.
How it works:
- Automated Setup: The system automatically adjusts to the wall height and rake angle defined in your job file - no manual measuring or reconfiguring required.
- Precision Fastening: Once top and bottom plates are securely clamped, studs and components are positioned, and automated nail guns complete the fixings with consistent accuracy.
- Smart Software: Your job data drives the build, ensuring every wall matches the design perfectly.
- Seamless Transition: Switching between straight and raked wall frames is effortless - simply load the file and let the machine handle the details.
There’s no new process to learn - just the same reliable workflow enhanced by advanced automation.
Keen to see the Spida Raked Wall Extruder in action? Watch the video here:
Built for Manufacturers Who Keep Moving
The Spida Raked Wall Extruder is built for speed, strength, and precision - one of the fastest wall extruders available in the market. Whether you’re working on single homes or large-scale developments, it delivers reliable results day after day. And if you require longer studs for raked walls? No problem – the machine automatically adjusts!
By automating the measuring and fastening process, the extruder reduces operator workload while keeping production consistent across every wall type, day in, day out.
Why It Matters
Investing in automation isn’t just about speed - it’s about getting more value from your team, materials, and time. With the Spida Raked Wall Extruder, you’ll experience real benefits:
- Increased Efficiency: Remove the raked wall bottleneck and keep your production line running smoothly.
- Reduced Labour Costs: One operator can now handle both straight and raked walls with less manual handling.
- Improved Accuracy: Every frame is produced to precise standards, reducing rework and waste.
- Simplified Workflow: Use the same process - no extra machines, no separate lines, no added complexity.
- Lower Overheads: One system replaces multiple setups, saving both floor space and capital investment.
Designed to Fit into Your Workflow
Like all Spida systems, the Raked Wall Extruder integrates seamlessly into your Spida Wall Frame Line, creating a smooth, continuous production flow from start to finish.
From the Component Nailer (nails timber components together ready for frame assembly) through to the Curved Conveyor (transfer studs and minor sub-assemblies from the assembly point to the extruder) and the Wall Stacker Outfeed (accumulates finished frames ready for loading) and everything in between.
Every component in the Spida range is designed to work together - helping you make the most of your space, resources, and production goals.
Explore Spida’s full wall line solutions here
Smarter Manufacturing
At Spida, we believe automation should make your work easier, not more complicated. The Spida Raked Wall Extruder takes one of the most time-consuming parts of wall frame production and turns it into a simple, repeatable process.
No separate line. No rework. Just one efficient system that keeps your business competitive and your projects on schedule.
Let's have a chat
If you're tired of raked walls slowing your line and tiring your team, then please reach out and talk to our team – we would love to help and start the conversation!
