Welding rotators are an essential and versatile piece of positioning equipment in any fabrication workshop. INNOVIC offers a wide range of welding rotators, each designed for specific applications. These machines include the following types:
Conventional Rotators
Conventional rotators consist of two sets of adjustable rollers. The rollers can be adjusted manually or through a lead-screw and ratchet mechanism to accommodate different vessel diameters. This allows for smooth transitions between varying sizes without much hassle.
Conventional Rotators: Built for Heavy-Duty Applications
- INNOVIC’s conventional rotators are engineered with capacities ranging from 1 tonne to 2000 tonnes. The frame features a robust, fabricated design that is precision-machined both on the top and underneath to ensure perfect alignment. Both the drive and idler frames come equipped with durable, fabricated and machined wheel brackets that securely support the axles and bearings of the rollers.
- Depending on the capacity, the rotators are fitted with either all-polyurethane wheels with overload protection or all-steel wheels to handle different load requirements.
- The chassis, or base structure, of the rotator is carefully designed and fabricated to support the weight of the vessel or job, with an additional margin for shock loads. This is crucial for preventing any frame distortion that could lead to misalignment of the rollers. The drive section experiences the highest strain during the loading process, as it is difficult for a crane operator to perfectly position the vessel so it contacts both roller sets simultaneously.
- If the workpiece contacts one set of rollers before the others, the initial roller experiences a full shock load, which places significant force on the drive system. To counter this, INNOVIC rotators are designed with a substantial overload margin to absorb these shock loads effectively, ensuring safe and smooth operation.