Executive summary Our coil tilter with slide table turns a coil 90° between eye-vertical and eye-horizontal. The slide table moves out horizontally, so the coil can be loaded and unloaded away from the turning body. This version takes coils up to 1,400 mm OD, 1,200 mm wide and 5 t. A worm reducer, position lock and power-off holding keep the load safe at any angle.
Table of Contents
- What the slide table does
- Specifications
- Checking your coil size
- Tilt time and coils per hour
- Safety features
- Choosing a capacity
- Selection checklist
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the slide table does
In this video, our tilter turns a coil 90°. The coil sits in a V-shaped cradle with two faces at right angles. As the body rotates on its base, the load moves from one face to the other, so it is always supported.
The slide table controls an outward, horizontal movement. It moves the working surface out of the turning body, which makes it easier to move the coil on and off the machine. The operator stays away from the turning position, and a crane or forklift can reach the coil more easily.
Typical uses are steel, wire and cable coils, and moulds. We turn coils to the position the next step needs, such as storage, packing or transport.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Coil size | OD 1,400 mm, width 1,200 mm |
| Working table | 1,400 × 1,200 mm |
| Max load | 5 t |
| Turn-over | 90°, single way |
| Machine size | approx. 3,000 × 2,200 × 2,600 mm (L × W × H) |
| Machine weight | 4 t |
| Power voltage | AC 380 V, 60 Hz (as specified for this unit) |
| Drive | worm speed reducer, inverter speed control |
| Control | individual control panel and electric box |
Checking your coil size
Check three limits before you choose this tilter:
- Outer diameter. The coil OD must fit the 1,400 mm limit.
- Width. The coil width must fit the 1,200 mm limit.
- Weight. The coil must not be over 5 t.
For example, an illustrative wire coil of 1,200 mm OD, 1,000 mm wide and 3 t fits all three. A 1,600 mm OD coil does not, so we would size a larger customised tilter.
Tilt time and coils per hour
Our standard 5 t coil upender, FPCT-05, takes 50–90 s per turn. That gives a quick upper bound:
- At 50 s per turn: 3600 ÷ 50 = 72 turns per hour.
- At 90 s per turn: 3600 ÷ 90 = 40 turns per hour.
The body turns one way, so it usually returns empty before the next coil. Then one coil needs two turns, or 100–180 s, which gives 20–36 coils per hour. Loading and unloading come on top of this, so plan your crane or forklift cycle with the tilt time. The inverter sets the turning speed, so we can slow it for sensitive coils.
Safety features
- Restrictors. Electric and mechanical restrictors limit the travel.
- Position lock. The machine can stop and lock in any position.
- Power-off holding. The position stays fixed when the power is off.
- Worm reducer. The steady worm speed reducer gives a strong, durable drive.
The standards that apply depend on the destination market. For CE markets, ISO 12100 sets the risk-assessment method and EN 415-10 sets general requirements for packaging machines.
Choosing a capacity
Our standard coil upender range covers these capacities:
| Model | Max load | Power | Tilt time |
|---|---|---|---|
| FPCT-03 | 3 t | 1.3 kW | 50–90 s |
| FPCT-05 | 5 t | 2.0 kW | 50–90 s |
| FPCT-10 | 10 t | 4.5 kW | 60–90 s |
| FPCT-20 | 20 t | 7.8 kW | 60–100 s |
The standard range runs on AC 380 V, 50 Hz, or to your requirement, so we match the supply to your plant. The drive can be designed for different loads, and a workbench can be made for each product.
Selection checklist for a coil tilter
- Coil OD, ID, width and weight, smallest and largest.
- Turn direction and angle needed.
- Loading method: crane, forklift or conveyor.
- Need for a slide table to load away from the turning body.
- Coils per hour.
- Power supply voltage and frequency.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What does the slide table add? A: It moves the working surface out horizontally, so coils are easier to move on and off the machine, away from the turning position.
Q: What coil size fits the slide table tilter? A: Up to 1,400 mm OD, 1,200 mm wide and 5 t.
Q: How long does one tilt take? A: 50–90 s on our 5 t standard model. With an empty return turn, that is 20–36 coils per hour before loading time.
Q: Is the coil safe if power fails mid-turn? A: Yes. The position stays fixed when the power is off, and the position lock stops the machine in any position.
Q: Can you build a tilter for heavier coils? A: Yes. Our standard range goes to 20 t, and the drive can be designed for different loads.
Next step
We size your coil tilter in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with coil sizes, weights and loading method to info@fhopepack.com.
- Receive a proposal within 48 hours, with tilter model and layout.
- Book a site survey to fit the tilter to your crane and floor space.
Related reading
- Mechanical upender with sliding table
- Coil upender tilter FPCT series
- Coil upenders
- Automatic coil packing line
- Steel coil wrapping machine
Sources
- Slide table function, coil size, load, machine size, safety: mechanical upender with sliding table page
- Standard capacities, power and tilt times: coil upender tilter page
- Tilter in action: our coil tilter with slide table video on YouTube
- Standards scope: ISO 12100:2010, EN 415-10:2014
Last reviewed: 2026-10-03
