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Work for heavy loaded products, turnover the whole including the pallet and goods 180 degree, easy to change the old pallet and replace with a new one.

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Product Overview

This page describes a stationary 180° pallet tipper (also called an upender or pallet inverter) designed to rotate an entire load — pallet and goods together — through a full 180° so the bottom pallet can be exchanged. The representative configuration offers a rated turning capacity of 2 tons, accepts pallets up to 1200 × 1200 mm, and completes a full 180° turning cycle. The machine uses a mechanical frame driven by an electric motor through a worm gear reducer, with four heavy-duty support rollers in the base carrying the rotating frame throughout the inversion. It is intended for heavy, stable, self-supporting loads where the whole unit must be turned over rather than tilted partway. The station works as a standalone unit with forklift infeed, and can be fitted with roller-conveyor interfaces for integration into automated lines where required.

Representative Configuration

Key Specifications

Representative configuration — final values are confirmed per project, not guaranteed simultaneously across all builds.

Item	Specification
Function	180° full-load tipping (pallet + goods)
Rated turning capacity	2 T (representative)
Pallet size	1200 × 1200 mm
Turning degree	180°
Drive	Electric motor + worm gear reducer
Speed control	Variable frequency, stop at any angle
Safety devices	Dual mechanical travel limiters, emergency stop, position lock against rotation
Support structure	Four heavy-duty base support rollers, with load restraint by clamping and side guides
Availability	Standard units kept in stock for global shipment; custom builds available

Capacity, table size, cycle parameters, and automation level are confirmed per project.

See More Data for application fit, safety, RFQ items, limits, and FAQs.

Operating Sequence

How the Stationary 180° Tipper Works

Load entry

The complete load — pallet plus goods — is placed into the tipping station, typically by forklift or pallet truck.
Positioning and support

Four heavy-duty cradle rollers in the machine base support the rotating frame and carry the load weight through the full rotation. The load itself is held against the rotating table by the machine's clamping arrangement and side guides, which restrain the load laterally; the rollers carry weight, they do not grip the goods.
180° rotation

The motor drives the rotation through a worm gear reducer with variable-frequency speed control. The machine can stop at any angle, and dual mechanical travel limiters define the operating envelope; an emergency stop and a position-lock function prevent unintended rotation.
Pallet exchange and return

With the load inverted, the damaged or unwanted bottom pallet is removed and a replacement is placed. The load is rotated back and the unit exits the station.

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Protection & Control

Safety & Operation

Variable-frequency control

The control station provides variable-frequency speed control for fast, stable rotation and stopping at any angle.

Dual mechanical travel limiters

Dual mechanical travel limiters define the safe operating envelope.

Emergency stop and position lock

An emergency stop is provided, and a position-lock function prevents unintended table rotation during pallet exchange.

Ground-level handling

Operators place and retrieve loads with standard forklift or pallet-truck procedures at ground level.

Warranty

The standard warranty is 1 year; the exact scope and any extended terms are stated in the quotation and purchase contract.

Engineering Input

Five RFQ Items

Load description

Type of goods, dimensions, weight, and whether the load is self-supporting when inverted.

Pallet data

Pallet dimensions, entry direction (2-way or 4-way), height and any height difference between old and replacement pallets, condition of damaged pallets, and replacement pallet type.

Duty cycle

Number of loads per shift or per day, and required cycle time.

Handling interface

Forklift, pallet truck, or conveyor infeed/outfeed; available floor space, pit or foundation requirements, and floor flatness/loading.

Options and environment

Any custom table size, turning capacity above 2 T, specific voltage/frequency, and site conditions (dust, temperature, indoor/outdoor).

Application Check

When the Stationary 180° Tipper Fits

Choose this machine for full 180° inversion of the whole load, not a partial tilt: fixed location, heavy loads, forklift or conveyor infeed.

Comparison	Selection Guidance
Vs. 95° pallet exchanger	A 95° exchanger reclines the load for base-pallet replacement and suits more fragile loads. The 180° tipper turns the load completely over for heavier, self-supporting bagged, boxed, or baled products.
Vs. inline / online systems	This station is standalone by default, with optional conveyor interfaces. For continuous-flow changing as the core concept, an inline pallet changer or online pallet inverter is the better match.
Vs. mobile units	Mobile pallet changers and inverters travel to loads at multiple floor positions on battery power. This machine remains fixed in one place.

Application Boundaries

Limits to Check Before Ordering

Load must be self-supporting

During inversion, goods rest on the rotating structure and their own compressive strength; clamping and side guides restrain movement but do not consolidate the load. Loose, unstable, or fragile loads that cannot hold their shape upside down are better handled by a clamping or pushing-type machine.

Representative values

The 2 T / 1200 × 1200 mm / 180° figures describe one representative configuration. They are not a simultaneous guarantee for every build; capacity, table size, and cycle parameters are confirmed per project.

Cycle rate

No throughput figure is claimed. Total cycle time depends on the mechanical 180° travel plus manual or conveyor-assisted pallet exchange, load characteristics, and site handling, and is confirmed at quotation stage.

Common Questions

FAQ

1. What is the difference between a pallet tipper, an upender, and a pallet inverter?

On this page they refer to the same machine class: a unit that turns a complete load over. This specific model performs a full 180° rotation of pallet and goods together.

2. Can it handle loads heavier than 2 tons?

The 2 T figure is the representative rated turning capacity. Higher capacities are engineered per project — provide load weight and dimensions in your RFQ.

3. My pallets are not 1200 × 1200 mm. Is that a problem?

1200 × 1200 mm is the representative table size. Other pallet dimensions can be accommodated in custom builds; confirm the table size against your pallet and load footprint.

4. Can the machine stop mid-rotation?

Yes. Variable-frequency control allows the rotation to stop at any angle and hold that position, which helps with partially tilted loading or inspection tasks.

5. What holds the load in place during the 180° turn?

The load weight is carried by four heavy-duty support rollers in the base, which support the rotating frame; the load itself is restrained on the table by the clamping arrangement and side guides. The load must be self-supporting — the machine does not consolidate fragile loads into shape.

6. Do you have standard units available?

Standard tippers are kept in stock for global shipment. Stock availability is subject to prior sales and electrical compatibility (voltage/frequency) with your site. Non-standard capacities, table sizes, or features are built to order.

7. How does this differ from a 95° pallet exchanger?

A 95° exchanger reclines the load just past horizontal so the base pallet can be slid out — gentler for sensitive loads. This tipper performs a complete 180° inversion for heavy, stable goods where the whole load must be turned over.

8. What warranty applies?

The standard warranty is 1 year. Any extended warranty terms are limited to specific models and are confirmed in the quotation and purchase contract.

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Product Overview

Key Specifications

How the Stationary 180° Tipper Works

Load entry

Positioning and support

180° rotation

Pallet exchange and return

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Technical & RFQ Data

Safety & Operation

Variable-frequency control

Dual mechanical travel limiters

Emergency stop and position lock

Ground-level handling

Warranty

Five RFQ Items

Load description

Pallet data

Duty cycle

Handling interface

Options and environment

When the Stationary 180° Tipper Fits

Limits to Check Before Ordering

Load must be self-supporting

Representative values

Cycle rate

FAQ

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