{"id":3188,"date":"2020-06-18T09:27:12","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T09:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/?p=3188"},"modified":"2026-09-03T20:52:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T20:52:18","slug":"upender-with-pallet-positioning-and-slidding-dtable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/upender-with-pallet-positioning-and-slidding-dtable\/","title":{"rendered":"Upender with pallet positioning and slidding table"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Executive summary<\/strong>\nThis video shows a hydraulic-style upender that flips large ring-shaped and rectangular workpieces between vertical and horizontal positions. A roller clamp holds the load during rotation, a sliding table moves the flipped load onto a roller conveyor, and the table returns automatically for the next cycle. Load capacity, cycle time, and machine dimensions are not shown \u2014 confirm with the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"940\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XCTrqGEMmyU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h2>Why this machine configuration matters<\/h2>\n<p>If you handle heavy ring-shaped loads \u2014 coils, large bearings, flanged rings \u2014 or heavy palletized goods, turning them from an upright position to a flat position is one of the riskiest manual jobs in a plant. Cranes and slings leave the load swinging. Forklift-based turning scratches product and stresses pallets. That is the problem this upender addresses.<\/p>\n<p>The machine in the video combines three functions in one station: a rotating table that performs the flip, a roller-faced clamping barrier that secures the load before and during rotation, and a sliding table that moves the flipped workpiece out of the machine and onto a downstream roller conveyor. The result is a continuous flow \u2014 the operator does not need a forklift to remove the part after it has been turned.<\/p>\n<h2>The machine in action<\/h2>\n<p>The footage follows two complete working sequences, plus a close look at the control panel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sequence one \u2014 clamping and tilting (from 0:00)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A yellow upender sits at its initial tilted position with a rectangular workpiece resting on its table.<\/li>\n<li>As the table begins to tilt upward, a vertical roller barrier on the left moves inward to close against the workpiece.<\/li>\n<li>A gloved hand briefly appears to inspect or adjust a component while the barrier stays fully closed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sequence two \u2014 flipping a large ring (from roughly 0:25)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A large, dark brown ring-shaped workpiece is positioned on the table, its bore aligned with the machine&#8217;s rotation axis.<\/li>\n<li>The table rotates backward, carrying the ring from a vertical orientation through to fully horizontal.<\/li>\n<li>The rotation is smooth and continuous; the load remains stable on the roller-faced cradle throughout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sequence three \u2014 sliding table discharge (second part of the video)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With the ring horizontal, the sliding table moves backward, pushing the workpiece off the rotating frame and onto a roller conveyor behind the machine.<\/li>\n<li>The load travels away on the conveyor; the table retracts fully to its home position.<\/li>\n<li>The table then slides forward again to the entry position, ready for the next cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Control panel close-up<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Near the end, the camera pans to a white control panel with several black buttons, a red emergency-stop button, and a yellow button. An operator is visible seated at a console with green and red indicator lights earlier in the footage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Process overview<\/h2>\n<p>The full cycle visible on screen breaks into four steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Load and position.<\/strong> The workpiece rests on the upender&#8217;s roller table in its vertical or inclined start position.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clamp.<\/strong> The roller barrier slides inward until it contacts the load, holding it against the table.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rotate.<\/strong> The drive turns the table through the flip arc, ending horizontal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discharge.<\/strong> The sliding table feeds the part onto the roller conveyor and retracts for the next load.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Direct observation notes<\/h2>\n<p>The machine has a yellow painted steel frame with blue base and support structures. The rotating member is an arc-shaped frame carrying an internal platform fitted with rollers. A vertical barrier made of parallel rollers moves along a track to clamp the workpiece. A sliding table connected to the platform travels on rails to transfer the flipped load onto a rear roller conveyor. Workpieces shown include a light-colored rectangular box or panel and a large dark ring with machining marks and an oxidized surface. A control panel with black buttons, a red e-stop button, and a yellow button appears; a separate console with black buttons and green and red indicator lights is visible in the background. No readable text, warning labels, watermark, e-stop signage, fencing, light curtains, or interlocks are visible in the footage.<\/p>\n<h2>What the video does not show<\/h2>\n<p>For a purchase decision, several key facts are missing from the footage. Verify these with the manufacturer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximum load weight and workpiece dimensions<\/li>\n<li>Machine footprint and height<\/li>\n<li>Full cycle time per workpiece<\/li>\n<li>Power supply, motor rating, and control system details<\/li>\n<li>Rotation speed and whether it is adjustable<\/li>\n<li>Available safety options (guarding, light curtains, interlocks, e-stop placement on the floor-mounted panel)<\/li>\n<li>Certification (CE, ISO)<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance intervals and spare-parts supply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Where this type of upender fits<\/h2>\n<p>Based on what the video shows, the configuration suits lines where heavy parts arrive upright and must continue flat, or the reverse:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Application<\/th>\n<th>Fit rationale from the footage<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Coil or ring handling<\/td>\n<td>The video shows a large ring being flipped with its bore on the rotation axis, the classic upender use case<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Palletized goods reorientation<\/td>\n<td>The roller platform and clamp handle pallet-type rectangular loads, as shown in the first sequence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Line integration<\/td>\n<td>The sliding table plus rear roller conveyor means flipped loads exit automatically, no forklift intervention<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Space-constrained stations<\/td>\n<td>One machine performs clamp, flip, and transfer, replacing separate crane and transfer steps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>It is likely a poor fit if your parts are fragile and surface-sensitive (the roller clamp contacts the product face), highly irregular in shape, or if you need multi-axis repositioning rather than a single 90-degree flip.<\/p>\n<h2>Buyer checklist before you request a quote<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Confirm the rated load exceeds your heaviest workpiece with margin.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Compare the platform dimensions against your largest part diameter or footprint.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Ask for cycle time measured with a load similar to yours.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Verify the discharge height matches your existing conveyor.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Request details on safety guarding options and e-stop placement.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Ask how the roller clamp protects painted or finished surfaces.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Confirm control mode: button operation as filmed, or optional automatic cycle with upstream signaling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What loads was this upender shown handling?<\/strong>\nThe video shows a rectangular pallet-type workpiece and a large ring-shaped metal workpiece being clamped and flipped from vertical to horizontal. Other load types are possible \u2014 check with the manufacturer for your specific product.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does the sliding table work?<\/strong>\nAfter rotation completes, the platform slides backward along rails, carrying the horizontal workpiece onto the roller conveyor behind the machine, then returns to the entry position for the next load.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is the machine automatic or manual?<\/strong>\nAn operator is visible at a control console, and the cycle runs through clamp, rotate, slide, and return steps. The exact degree of automation is not stated on screen \u2014 confirm with the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What safety features does it have?<\/strong>\nA red emergency-stop button is clearly visible on the white control panel. No fencing, light curtains, or interlocks appear in the footage; ask the manufacturer what guarding is available for your installation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the maximum load capacity?<\/strong>\nNot shown in the video. You must verify load rating, platform size, and any dimensional limits directly with the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<h2>Related reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Coil_upender.html\">Coil upender overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/pallet-inverter\/\">Pallet inverter for load turning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Semi-auto-pallet-wrapping-machine\/\">Semi-auto pallet wrapping machine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Automatic-pallet-wrapping-machine\/\">Automatic pallet wrapping machine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Table-Roll-Auto-Bagger\/\">Table roll auto bagger<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Next step<\/h2>\n<p>If your line needs heavy rings, coils, or palletized goods turned safely and fed straight onto a conveyor, contact us through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/contact-2\/\">FHOPE contact page<\/a> with your workpiece weight and dimensions to confirm machine sizing and request the specifications the video does not show.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Published:<\/strong> 2026-09-03<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Executive summary This video shows a hydraulic-style upender that flips large ring-shaped and rectangular workpieces between vertical and horizontal positions. 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