When a pallet handling system needs to change the direction or orientation of a load, the turntable has to perform reliably every time. Although a turntable may occupy only a small portion of the overall conveyor system, its performance can have a major impact on product flow, uptime and system efficiency.
That is why Alba Manufacturing builds its turntables with the same heavy-duty design philosophy used throughout its conveyor equipment.
From welded structural steel construction and multiple rotation options to pre-engineered configurations and factory testing, Alba turntables are built for demanding pallet handling applications.
Heavy-Duty Construction
Industrial pallet handling equipment must stand up to heavy loads, repeated cycling and continuous operation.
Alba turntables are built with welded structural steel frames designed to provide a strong, durable foundation. Depending on the configuration, Alba turntables can handle centered loads weighing up to 4,000 pounds.
That makes them well suited for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and other industrial applications where lighter-duty equipment may not provide the durability required.
Pre-Engineered for Easier System Design
One of the key advantages of Alba turntables is their pre-engineered design.
Instead of starting from scratch with every application, Alba offers established configurations that can be matched to load size, conveyor width, pallet weight and rotation requirements.
Available table diameters include several sizes ranging from 72″ to 92″, providing flexibility for different pallet handling applications.
This approach allows system integrators and end users to work with proven equipment while still selecting the configuration that best fits the system.
Multiple Rotation Options
Different conveyor systems require different types of movement.
Some applications only need a 90-degree directional change, while others require 180- or 270-degree positioning. More complex systems may require continuous rotation.
Alba offers pneumatic and electric rotation options. Pneumatic units are available for 90-degree rotation, while electric designs can provide 90-, 180- and 270-degree positioning or continuous rotation.
This flexibility allows the turntable to be designed around the material flow requirements of the system instead of forcing the conveyor layout around the equipment.
Designed to Integrate with CDLR Conveyor
An industrial turntable must work as part of the complete conveyor system.
Alba turntables incorporate a roller conveyor deck designed to integrate with heavy-duty Chain Driven Live Roller, or CDLR, conveyor systems.
Standard conveyor speeds of 30, 45 and 60 feet per minute are available, helping the turntable match the operating speed of surrounding conveyor sections.
Different roller centers and chain configurations also provide flexibility for various pallet sizes, weights and applications.
Fully Assembled and Factory Tested
Installation time can have a major effect on the cost and schedule of a conveyor project.
Alba turntables are typically shipped fully assembled to help reduce field installation requirements. Alba also fully tests its conveyor equipment before shipment.
For integrators and end users, this can simplify installation and reduce the amount of troubleshooting required during startup.
Instead of assembling a complex turntable in the field, installers receive equipment that has already been assembled and tested before it leaves the factory.
Built for Long-Term Reliability
Alba turntables include design features intended to protect important components and support long service life.
Heavy-duty chain guarding helps protect drive components, while the overall welded construction provides the ruggedness expected from industrial pallet handling equipment.
Alba turntables are also backed by the company’s standard two-year warranty on most catalog equipment.
Rock Solid Performance
What makes an Alba turntable stand out is not one individual feature. It is the combination of heavy-duty construction, proven configurations, flexible rotation options, high load capacity and integration with complete pallet handling systems.
With welded structural steel frames, centered load capacities up to 4,000 pounds, multiple rotation options, several conveyor speeds, factory testing and assembled shipment, Alba turntables are designed to provide dependable performance in demanding industrial environments.
For manufacturers and system integrators looking for a rugged, proven way to change pallet direction or orientation, Alba provides a solution built around the realities of heavy-duty material handling.
That is what Rock Solid Conveyor is all about.