Heavy-Duty Rail Transfer Turntable | Industrial Track Maintenance & Positioning


In heavy industrial rail systems, standard track switching solutions often fail to meet the demands of extreme loads, high-frequency operations, and long-term reliability. The Heavy-Duty Rail Transfer Turntable is engineered specifically for these demanding environments, providing a robust and precise solution for rail-based equipment positioning and track maintenance operations.
The Heavy-Duty Rail Transfer Turntable is used to rotate and redirect rail-mounted vehicles, maintenance carts, and heavy industrial transfer cars between multiple rail lines. Built with reinforced structures and high-torque drive systems, it ensures stable operation even under continuous heavy loads.
This equipment is especially suitable for:
Heavy rail vehicles and oversized maintenance equipment
High-load workshops with frequent track switching
Industrial rail systems requiring precise alignment under load
Facilities demanding long service life and low maintenance
In heavy-duty rail environments, operators often face:
Track deformation or misalignment under heavy loads
Unsafe manual repositioning of rail vehicles
Excessive downtime caused by slow track switching
High maintenance costs due to mechanical wear
The Heavy-Duty Rail Transfer Turntable solves these problems by combining high structural rigidity, precision-machined bearing systems, and stable rotation control, ensuring smooth, safe, and repeatable positioning of rail vehicles regardless of load conditions.
This solution is widely applied in industries that rely on heavy rail transportation, including:
Railway overhaul and heavy maintenance depots
Steel mills and metallurgical processing plants
Power generation and transformer manufacturing facilities
Shipbuilding and offshore equipment workshops
Mining and bulk material handling sites
Large-scale equipment manufacturing plants
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity | 20–200 tons (customized) |
| Turntable Diameter | 3,000–8,000 mm |
| Rotation Angle | 360° continuous |
| Drive System | High-torque motor + planetary gearbox |
| Rotation Speed | 0.1–1.0 rpm |
| Power Supply | Busbar / Cable Reel / Battery |
| Rail Type | Heavy-duty standard or custom rails |
| Control Mode | Local control / Remote / PLC automation |
| Alignment Accuracy | ±1.5 mm |
| Structural Design | Reinforced welded steel structure |
| Safety System | Mechanical locks, emergency stop, overload protection |
To adapt to complex heavy-duty applications, optional configurations include:
Automatic hydraulic rail locking system
Load-sensing and torque monitoring modules
Explosion-proof electrical components
Integrated control with RGV or automated rail carts
Anti-corrosion coating for harsh environments
Redundant safety braking system
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