1) Composition: This chain turnover equipment is composed of 2 sets of Chain type Flipping Machines, which work in unite, for overturning structure members of square or general square cross section shape;
2) Workpiece: Can be large steel structure Beam, of 10~ 20m length, cross section of up to 1200mm height and width, thickness over 10mm, weight over 2~ 3 tons:
1200mm side length 10m long large BOX Beam being turned for welding in the equipment: (Fig.1)
3) Working Step and Function: This Chain Turnover type Machine adopts with high strength and high intensity roller chains as its manipulating tool, which can flip workpiece in both CW (Clockwise) and CCW (Counterclockwise) directions, and stop the workpiece at any required angle, for getting the optimum ergonomics welding position.
1) When Not in Work: When there is no workpiece in the Chain Turnover type Machine, its rocking arms will expand outward in certain degree, under the pressure of heavy counterweights, leaving enough space for workpiece being loaded in;
2) Workpiece Loading: For initiating welding operation, hoist the large steel structure Beam workpiece onto roller chains of the equipment;
3) Process Control: Start on motor reducer, the roller chains begin to revolve, leading workpiece into flipping;
4) At Target Angular Position: When the workpiece is overturned to target angle, stop running of the Chain type Flipping Machine by shutting off its motor reducers;
5) During Welding Operation: The motor reducers will be locked by itself (Self lock mechanism), making the workpiece stop at this target position securely without issues of skidding, slippage, etc., fully guaranteeing on safety of operator and their job. By this time, the workpiece can be welded in automatic or manual way:
Adjust workpiece (BOX Beam) to preferred orientation: (Fig.2)
6) Double Assurance on Loading Bearing: For steadily turning over excessive heavy weight of workpieces, this Chain Turnover type Machine can be supplemented with workpiece supporting racks, giving double assurance on high safety and stable operation of the machine:
Floor mounted holding bracket beneath the workpiece in the equipment: (Fig.3)
7) At the Completion of Welding Operation: At the time the workpiece is hoisted off the Chain type Manipulator Machine, rocking arms of the machine will expand automatically to its outside, leaving room for convenience of workpiece unloading:
The equipment status not in working: (Fig.4)
8) Manipulating in Phase: The 2 sets of Chain type Manipulators have good synchronization during its work;
9) Operating panel on the electric control board of the Chain type Flipping Machine has power indicating lamp and power on/ off button, as well as function switches of FOR (Forward Revolve)/ RVR (Reverse Revolve), Emergency STOP, etc.
One set of the high strength wear resistance automatic turnover equipment is composed of:
1) Two sets of Chain Turnover type Machine s, include inversed “U” shape mechanical frame of machine, rocking arms with its revolving mechanism: Shafts, roller chains;
2) Two sets of motor reducers;
3) Electric control system;
4) Technical documents
Rated Flipping Capacity (With 2 sets of Chain type Manipulator Working Together) | 10 Ton |
Max. Cross Section Size of Workpiece | 1,200 x 1,200 mm |
Max. Length of Workpiece | 15 m |
Distance between the 2 sets of Equipment (Adjustable) | Less than 10 m |
Flipping Linear Velocity | 3000 mm/min. |
Flipping Drive Motor Power | 1.5 kW x 2 |