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Self Centering Rotators


About Self-Centering Rotators

“Self-Centering Rotators” are an upgraded version of conventional Rotators that has a provision to slide the Roller in and out for adjusting the pitch distance between the rollers over the Base Frame equally in both directions through a lead screw arrangement having LH & RH Threads. The Lead screw mechanism can be equipped with Motorised option as well as a manual handle version.

When the lead Screw is rotated, the Roller Brackets move simultaneously towards each other or away from each other. In a “Self Centering Rotator” there will be twin drive arrangement. This type of design provides simultaneous and step less adjustment of Roller housing and keep the axis always at the same position irrespective of diameter setting.

Need for Self Centering Rotators and its Usage in Industries

“Self-Centering Rotator” are required for applications where the diameter of the job to be manipulated are of different sizes and varies time to time. Hence with this Rotators huge amount of time can be saved as the diameter is manually adjusted by the lead screw arrangement. “Self-Centering Rotators” are featured with Torque-free axle shaft that implies easy maintenance and easy replacement of worn out wheels. In a Self Centering Rotator, as the wheel distance adjustment is infinitely variable, optimum work-piece position can be attained. A Self Centering Rotator makes it possible, the alignment of shells in a vertical plane.

Primo’s range of Self Centering Rotators are used across various Industries, that requires the need to maintain the shell centerline for various Job diameters.

Most of our customers are using our machines for continuous non-stop production, which speaks volumes about our machines, their Quality, Longevity, Capability, Rigidity and Reliability.

Industrial Application Usage of Self Centering Rotators

Uses of Self Centering Rotators in Wind Tower Fabrication Industry :

1.     Trolley mounted Bogie type Growing Line Rotators are used for the joining of welding of multiple small joints of tower shells to form the entire length of Wind tower.

2.     Blasting Line Rotators for rotating wind tower during blasting operations.

3.     Paint Line Rotators for rotating wind tower during painting operations.

4.     Rotators for Longitudinal Seam & Circular Seam Column & boom SAW Welding Stations in Wind Tower Fabrication.

5.     Hydraulic Shell Fit up Rotators with cylinders for easy fit up alignment in Tower fabrication.

 

Other industrial applications of  Self Centering Rotators :

Rotators for Boiler Fabrication Industry,

Rotators for Tank Fabrication Industry,

Rotators used in Industrial weld operations involving larger vessels with thicker walls,

Special Self Centering Rotators for Food Processing Industry,

Self Centering Turning Rolls for Vessels, Steel Mills & Metal fabrication industries,

Special Rotators for Cylindrical & Non-Cylindrical Jobs.

 

Modules of Self Centering Rotators & Features

Thread Rolled Lead Screws having RH+LH combination to move roll housings to maintain shell centerline for various diameter.

Lead Screw has Heavy Duty Thrust bearings to withstand Axial load and Metal guard to keep-off from dust.

Lead Screws to move roller housings are Motorized to pre-position them at various locations to suit various shell diameter. These movements are done while the Rotator is free from Load or before loading the shell.

Primo Rotators has Dual side drive for uniform rotation even passing Shell Long-Seam.

Drive heads have Gear reducers with CYCLOIDAL Primary and HELICAL-SPUR at Secondary connected WITHOUT couplings.

Direct shaft mounting eliminates drive part exposure to work environment, thus enhances TBM (Time Between Maintenance)

Self-Propelled powered rotator has motorized Bogies (Dual side) to move shells on a pre-laid rail along the length. Idler Rotator has Idler Bogie, which can move along with Powered Unit.

Optional Wireless Remote Control for easy on the go setup & control option.

Double Walled Control Panel for very high protection from dust and most suitable for open yard environment.

High Quality PU (Poly Urethane) Lined Steel Rolls used in multiples, with adequate shore hardness to withstand rated load.

We provide customized Self Centering rotators with special insulation and lined rollers for different applications. Optional Automatic Pitch distance centering is also provided.

 

Product Specifications:

FEATURES

BRIEF MACHINE SPECIFICATION

Model Name/Number

PSCR-P-1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 120, 250, 500, 1000

PSCR-I-1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 120, 250, 500, 1000

Turning Capacity

Tonnage capacity ranging from

1- 60 Ton Rotators, 80 Ton Rotators, 100 Ton Rotators, 120 Ton Rotators, 250 Ton Rotators, 500 Ton Rotators, 1000 Ton Rotators

Weight Capacity

Generally, the weight capacity is shared between the No of Powered & Idler Rotator Units used.

Type of Operation

Wired & Wireless Remote Pendent Options to choose from.

Rotator Roller Surface Speed

Our Self-Centering Rotators are designed based on our customer application requirement in mm/minute or meter/hour (Variable or fixed rotation speed based on the need)

Self-Centering Rotator Roller Movement for accommodating different job diameters

Motorised Lead screw or manual handle for moving the roller pitch with Self Centering type rotator adjustment.

Type of Drive

Dual drive (independent for each roll) through high quality Gear Boxes.

Power Supply

415 V +/-10%, 3 Phase, 50 Hz for Indian customers

For Export orders, we can customize to suit any national power grid requirement.

Material of Rollers

Mild Steel and Stainless Rollers with PU Rolls/Rubber Rolls

Special Self Centering Rotator Application

We Provide Special Customized Self Centering Rotators according to suit the application demands.

Self-Centering Rotators with Flame proof Motors to be used for Paint lines and Flame hazardous environment.

Please discuss with our Sales / Technical team about your exact requirement to offer our Best available Welding rotator solutions.

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