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Custom Roller-Type Lift & Tilter Streamlines Heavy Material Processing in Australia

Project Overview

In the rigorous Australian industrial sector, where Work Health and Safety (WH&S) regulations are paramount, manual handling of high-tonnage materials is a critical operational liability. Gradin engineered a Bespoke Roller-Type Lift & Tilter for a major steel processing hub in Australia. This dual-function system integrates a high-capacity powered roller conveyor with a 90-degree tilting mechanism, allowing for the seamless transition of heavy structural components from horizontal processing to vertical storage.

Challenge & Solution

Challenge

The client was grappling with two primary friction points that hindered their scaling efforts:

  1. Safety Compliance Gaps: Using traditional overhead cranes for material “flipping” posed a significant risk of load-slip, threatening compliance with Australian Standards (AS).

  2. Material Integrity Loss: Manual or semi-automated tilting often resulted in surface damage to high-value steel plates, leading to “Loss Aversion” among stakeholders due to high scrap rates.

Solution

Gradin’s solution transformed a high-risk manual task into a controlled, automated sequence:

  • Integrated Roller Transition: The platform features heavy-duty, motor-driven rollers that automatically position the load. This eliminates the need for forklift intervention within the “Danger Zone.”

  • Precision Hydraulic Tilting: Utilizing a synchronized dual-cylinder system, the tilter provides a smooth, vibration-free 90-degree pivot, ensuring the center of gravity remains constant.

  • Engineered Safety Barriers: The system includes high-visibility green safety uprights and heavy-duty structural reinforcement, specifically designed to withstand the lateral forces of the Australian mining and steel environments.

Technical Specifications

Feature Technical Specification
System Function Integrated Lift, Roll & 90° Tilt
Payload Capacity 5,000 kg – 15,000 kg (Custom Rated)
Tilt Angle 0 to 90 Degrees
Roller Type High-Tensile Steel, Power-Driven
Safety Features Velocity Fuses, Emergency Stop, Load-Holding Valves
Surface Finish Industrial Grade Anti-Corrosion (C5 Standard Optional)
Control Logic PLC Automated with Remote Pendant Control

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