Beam Rotator | Turning Device for Welding | PeddiRotator

Peddinghaus machines are the world leaders in structural steel fabrication technology. Steel fabricators that own Peddinghaus machines uphold an advantage in the steel industry and have the ability to optimize tonnage capacity. The PeddiRotator satisfies a true need for steel fabricators across the world. Handling and rotating not only single beams, but complex shapes and structures in a way so effortlessly that fitters and welders will increase shop production rather than increasing man hours.

When material exits a production line, keeping it in one fit-up location without waiting for forklifts, cranes or other manual handling money pits is critical. The PeddiRotator's 360 degree functionality utilizes minimal space to make fit-up and welding easily achieved, maintaining complete control of processes.

Even the most skilled fitters and welders take approximately 5 minutes to safely turn a beam. Most final fit-up and welds require the material to be rotated 4-5 times. This means shops are spending on average 20 minutes handling each piece of material. The more complex the part, the more time it takes fitters to rotate. This is why the PeddiRotator is a real game changer.

The industrial motors of the PeddiRotator function to ensure optimal speed and strength during rotations of steel profiles and other shapes. A maximum weight of 13,228 pounds is suspended by a single chain with a robust dual-link design crafted to withstand and steady complex profiles. This comes to a total of 13 tons between two PeddiRotator synchronized chain guides. The rugged, lightweight and modular hand-held control provides multiple functions for easy operator usage. Safely control the turning direction and adjust the working height with the push of a button. Its design mirrors most modern crane controls, making functionality translate to any shop employee worldwide.

With heavy steel comes heavy responsibility. The PeddiRotator prides itself on rotating materials safely and securely with a total material width of 60 inches. Maximize shop time by avoiding typical crane hazards and improve employee health with an improved welding posture.

The PeddiRotator has the mobility to process any variation, length and size material with simplicity and ease. The two stands are designed to be pushed as closely together or as far apart as 50 feet, allowing multiple welders and fitters to operate simultaneously. The arms of the PeddiRotator are designed to open and close with the weight of the workpiece via springs. The arms close as the workpiece is lowered into the PeddiRotator, and open back up as the workpiece is lifted out. This uncomplicated and safe process allows for material to be loaded/unloaded by crane or forklift.

With these rotators it improves the quality of the welds and also the welders are more comfortable which result in more production. Therefore we can take a guy that has been in the industry a long time welding. A little sore and beat up and put him on a rotator and put a pad under his feet and they can be our most efficient employee.

The intelligence of the PeddiRotator’s design lies in the fact that it was created to minimize shop footprint. Capturing a true need for fitters and welders worldwide, the design of the PeddiRotator is both visually simple and structurally powerful. 21st century steel fabrication facilities are becoming less hands on and more streamlined. The PeddiRotator’s 360 degree material rotations give fitters and welders the opportunity to focus on significant output, perfect production and project success, guaranteed.

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