About Taokron
A 30-Year HVAC Ductwork Machinery Manufacturer
Founded in 1995 with Australian operations. 5,000+ machines installed across 100+ countries. ISO 9001:2015 and CE certified with 60+ invention and utility patents.
Taokron – Our Story
Taokron is based in Greater Melbourne, Australia. Since 1995, we have focused on the development and manufacture of HVAC ductwork machinery, including spiral duct forming machines, round duct making machines and auto duct production lines.
Taokron is ISO 9001:2015 and CE certified and holds 60+ invention and utility patents covering flying‑shear spiral forming, TDF roll forming and auto‑line PLC integration. Our machines run in ventilation projects across 100+ countries — metro stations, airports, commercial towers, cleanrooms, data centers, hospitals and industrial plants. See the machinery by industry guide for vertical-specific duct spec and machine selection.
30+ years of R&D · 5,000+ machines installed · 100+ countries served · 12-hour engineer-led reply.
Inside the Production Facility
Taokron SBAL-V automatic duct production line. HVAC duct machinery engineered since 1995.
Solutions
Built Around Your Production Plan
Whether you are upgrading a workshop or building a new duct factory, we design the complete layout, select machinery and provide training.
Turn‑Key Duct Factory Design
We help you plan coil storage, line layout, material flow and maintenance zones to optimize throughput and safety.
- 3D layout and utility requirements
- Machine selection by capacity and budget
- Installation and commissioning schedule
Customized Automation Levels
From semi‑automatic lines for flexible production to fully automatic systems for mass‑volume projects.
- Manual, CNC and fully automatic options
- Integration with plasma cutting and labeling
- Production reporting and nesting software
Global Projects
Successful installations in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Latin America for commercial buildings, metro stations, airports and industrial plants.
- 5,000+
- machines installed
- 6
- continents served
- 12 months
- standard warranty
Service
Full Lifecycle Support
We stand behind every machine with fast remote diagnostics, original spare parts and clear training for your operators and maintenance team.
Installation & Training
- On‑site installation supervision
- Operator and maintenance training
- Production startup assistance
After‑Sales & Spare Parts
- Remote troubleshooting within 72 hours
- Original tooling and consumables
- Preventive maintenance recommendations
For urgent technical questions, contact us via WhatsApp so we can assist you quickly.
Milestones
Three Decades of HVAC Ductwork Machinery
From a small roll‑forming workshop in Australia to a global ductwork machinery exporter, Taokron's history mirrors three decades of HVAC automation innovation.
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1995
Founded in Australia
Taokron is founded in Box Hill North, Victoria, supplying manual lockformers and plate shearing equipment for the Greater Melbourne HVAC contracting market.
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2002
First spiral tubeformer line
Taokron launches its first SBTF series spiral tubeformer, introducing flying‑shear cutting to sheet‑metal shops and cutting round‑duct fabrication time by more than 60 percent.
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2007
TDF flange roll‑forming
The TDF flange roll‑forming machine enters volume production, allowing rectangular duct contractors to eliminate angle‑iron flanges and cut field labour by roughly 40 percent per square metre.
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2011
ISO 9001 & CE certification
Taokron certifies its full production pipeline under ISO 9001 and obtains CE marking for auto duct lines, spiral machines and plasma cutters, unlocking volume exports to the EU and Middle East.
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2015
SBAL auto duct line series
The SBAL auto duct production line debuts with CNC plasma cutting, automatic pittsburgh seaming and TDF flanging on a single servo‑driven platform — the flagship product Taokron still ships in SBAL‑III, SBAL‑V and RDL‑II variants today.
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2018
3,000th machine shipped
Taokron reaches 3,000 cumulative installations across 100+ countries, with flagship projects including metro stations in the Middle East, commercial towers in Southeast Asia and cleanroom factories in Eastern Europe.
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2021
Australia office opens
Taokron opens its Australia office in Box Hill North, Victoria, providing local sales, spare parts logistics and commissioning support for customers across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
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2024
60+ patents and 5,000+ installations
Taokron surpasses 60 invention and utility‑model patents covering flying‑shear spiral forming, TDF roll forming, auto‑line PLC integration, servo positioning and safety interlocks. Cumulative installations exceed 5,000 machines in 100+ countries.
Engineering team
Mechanical Engineers, Not Salespeople
When you email Taokron, your reply comes from a mechanical engineer who has personally commissioned the line you are asking about. Our sales and technical functions sit inside the same engineering department.
Mechanical design (6 engineers)
Responsible for the geometry of every forming roll, bending die and spiral head — using SolidWorks, AutoCAD and in‑house sheet‑metal unfolding tools. They tune roll passes for specific material thicknesses from 0.5 mm galvanised steel up to 1.5 mm stainless.
- 30+ years of collective experience
- Authors of SBTF, SBAL and RDL geometry
- Material expertise: GI, SS304, aluminium, pre‑insulated panel
Electrical & PLC integration (4 engineers)
Design and program Siemens, Mitsubishi and Delta PLCs, servo drives and HMI panels. Responsible for all auto‑line sequencing, safety interlocks, production reporting and remote diagnostic links used on the SBAL and RDL series.
- Siemens S7 & Mitsubishi FX programming
- Servo motion control & CNC plasma integration
- Safety interlocks to EN ISO 13849 category 3
Field commissioning (5 engineers)
Travel worldwide to install, commission and train. Every Taokron line in every export market — all 100+ countries — is personally installed, commissioned and operator‑trained by our own field engineering team. No subcontractors, no third‑party agents. They speak directly with your maintenance team during startup and first‑article production.
- On‑site installation across 100+ countries
- Operator and maintenance training in English
- First‑article duct validation (SMACNA, EN 1505, AS/NZS 4254)
Certifications & standards
ISO 9001:2015, CE & 60+ Patents
Independent third‑party certification, documented factory testing and an active patent portfolio — the evidence behind every Taokron quote.
ISO 9001:2015 quality management
Taokron’s production pipeline is certified under ISO 9001:2015 for the design, manufacture and after‑sales service of HVAC ductwork machinery. The certification is maintained by annual surveillance audits of incoming inspection, assembly, final testing and traceability records.
CE marking (Machinery Directive)
Auto duct lines, spiral tubeformers, plasma cutters, TDF flange machines and lockformers are CE‑marked to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU. Each shipment includes the EC Declaration of Conformity and a full technical file.
60+ invention and utility patents
Taokron holds over 60 invention and utility‑model patents across flying‑shear spiral forming, TDF roll‑form geometry, auto‑line servo positioning, pittsburgh seaming safety mechanisms and modular tooling. New applications are filed every year through the Taokron R&D office.
Standards supported
Every Taokron line is configured to produce duct that complies with the international fabrication standard you specify on your order.
- SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards (USA & Middle East projects)
- EN 1505 / EN 1506 (European rectangular and circular duct)
- AS/NZS 4254.1 & 4254.2 (Australia and New Zealand flexible and rigid duct)
- DW/144 (United Kingdom HVAC duct specification)
- AS/NZS 4254 and SMACNA (Australian and international HVAC duct specifications)
Quality process
From Sheet Metal to Factory Acceptance Test
Every Taokron machine goes through a documented five‑stage quality process before it leaves Australia. Customers are welcome to attend the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) in person or via video call. The full procedure is documented on the quality control page, the Taokron production and quality process is described on the production and quality page, HD demo footage of every machine plus current machine demonstration footage is available on request through the machine video library, and the case studies library covers three real Taokron installations in Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and Australia with before/after production numbers from the buyers themselves. If you’re comparing Taokron against other HVAC duct machinery vendors, the why choose Taokron page summarises the ten reasons buyers short-list Taokron — plus the three scenarios where Taokron is not the right choice. For transparent 2026 budget ranges, lead times, payment terms and a complete workshop budgeting framework, see the pricing and lead time buyer guide.
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Incoming material inspection
Steel plate, servo motors, PLCs, bearings and hydraulic components are verified against the drawing and specification before being released to assembly. Traceability records are kept for the life of the machine.
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Roll tooling geometry check
Forming rolls are measured on a CMM and checked against the Taokron master drawing. The tolerance on the final roll diameter is within ±0.03 mm, which is what allows Taokron spiral and TDF machines to run at production speed without seam defects.
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Mechanical & electrical assembly
Assembly is performed by teams dedicated to a single machine family. Each assembler signs off the mechanical tolerances, wiring and safety interlocks. Torque values and wiring continuity are recorded on the build sheet.
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04
No‑load and loaded run‑in
Machines run for 4–24 hours no‑load, then produce real duct on customer material. First‑article duct is measured against the project standard (SMACNA, EN 1505, AS/NZS 4254) and the result is signed by the QA engineer.
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Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
On request, Taokron hosts the customer or their third‑party inspector for a live FAT. The machine is run through the full production cycle, safety interlocks are demonstrated and the test record is signed jointly before packing.
Global reach
5,000+ Machines in 100+ Countries
Taokron duct machinery is working right now on six continents — in metro stations, airports, hospital cleanrooms, semiconductor fabs, data centres, commercial towers and industrial plants.
Middle East & North Africa
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Morocco and Algeria. Major applications: metro stations, stadiums, royal palaces, airport terminals and SMACNA‑standard commercial HVAC for mega‑projects.
Flagship: multi‑line SBAL and SBTF installations for Gulf airport expansions.
Southeast Asia & Oceania
Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore and Thailand. Major applications: data centres, hospital cleanrooms, high‑rise residential and commercial HVAC to AS/NZS 4254 and ASHRAE standards.
Local support from the Taokron Australia office in Box Hill North, VIC.
Europe & Americas
Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, Poland, Russia, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Peru. Major applications: EN 1505/1506 and SMACNA duct fabrication for commercial buildings, food & pharma plants and industrial ventilation.
All CE‑marked lines ship with EC Declaration of Conformity.
Frequently asked questions about Taokron
Is Taokron an Australian company?
Yes. Taokron is an Australian supplier of HVAC ductwork machinery, based at Box Hill North, Victoria, and has operated since 1995.
Where is Taokron based?
Taokron is at 5 Twyford Street, Box Hill North, Victoria 3129, Australia, serving customers across Australia and 100+ countries.
How long has Taokron been in business?
Since 1995 — more than 30 years specialising in HVAC duct fabrication machinery.
Is Taokron certified?
Yes. Taokron holds ISO 9001:2015 quality certification and CE marking, with 60+ invention and utility patents.
What does Taokron manufacture?
HVAC ductwork machinery: spiral tubeformers, automatic rectangular duct production lines (SBAL-V, SBAL-III), TDF flange forming machines, Pittsburgh lockformers, gore-lockers and seam closing machines.
How many machines has Taokron installed?
More than 5,000 Taokron machines operate in 100+ countries across six continents.
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