Drum Turner

When Everything Revolves Around Your Workpieces

Turners for panels of all material types: In many industrial applications, products such as panels, pallets, and other large components must be rotated. Safe and precise turning is essential to prepare parts for downstream processing steps while avoiding material damage. Especially when dealing with large, heavy, or delicate workpieces, manual turning is often impractical or requires significant effort and time. Automated custom solutions are the key to ensuring an efficient material flow and reducing operator strain.

Drum Turners – For Precise and Safe Rotation of Large Components

Rotte’s automated systems ensure faster and safer handling of your components and materials. They allow precise 90° or 180° rotation so the part is always positioned correctly for the next processing or packaging step.

Our drum turners are suitable for panels of all material types, including metal, wood, glass, plastic, or composite materials. We also build machines for turning pallets, boxes, or other large-format items that need to be rotated, repositioned, or precisely aligned in the manufacturing process. Our flexible technical platform allows us to tailor each turner to match your specific component sizes and weights. We design and manufacture your turner with low or high infeed/outfeed heights, optimal integration into your production line, and at any desired working height. Loading, turning, and further transport can be fully or semi-automated depending on your needs.

Product Example

C-frame Drum Turner with Belt Conveyor and Roller Track for Turning Pallet Stacks

Pallet stacks are centrally loaded into the drum turner at a stop. The turner then closes, and the stack is quietly rotated thanks to a tandem drive system. The pallet is fixed and separated from the stack. The machine then opens, and the pallet and remaining stack are gently transported out via the belt conveyor.

As a standalone system, the turning unit can be used flexibly within the plant. Rotte drum turners are fully disassemblable and suitable for shipment in standard sea freight containers.
For additional rotation steps involving panel or package stacks, Rotte drum and stack turners can also be integrated into upstream production processes. Each system is tailored to the specific requirements of your facility, and you’ll be supported from the first consultation through commissioning by a dedicated contact person from our team.

Technology for Efficient and Reliable Material Handling

With years of experience in custom machine and plant engineering, our turners guarantee precision and efficiency in industrial use. Their high load capacity and accurate movement sequences allow seamless integration into existing material flow and conveyor systems. Even with loads weighing several hundred kilograms, they deliver reliable and safe turning performance—whether rotating flat products or parts with significant dimensions.

Controlled, smooth movement is ensured by intelligent control technology that continuously monitors the turning process. Speed and rotation angle can be precisely adjusted to suit different material and process requirements. Sensor-based monitoring systems guarantee accurate positioning and secure fixation of the components, preventing unintentional shifting during transfer to subsequent processes.

Rotte turners eliminate all common issues that could slow down production or pose risks to personnel. However you need to turn your workpieces or products—our expertise gives you the right technology to save time, reduce labor, and boost productivity. Let us advise you today.

No Matter What You’re Turning – Application Areas for Our Drum and Stack Turners

Rotte drum turners are used across many industries. In metal and sheet processing, they rotate heavy panels safely and efficiently. In the wood and furniture industry, they allow precise positioning of large parts in automated lines. In glass, plastics, and composite manufacturing, they ensure gentle handling of delicate or coated materials. In logistics and packaging, they are used to rotate pallets, boxes, or containers for shipping preparation.

Rotte – Integrated Solutions for Technical Perfection

Looking for the best machine for your production? In many cases, the answer lies in a fully customized solution. That’s why every machine we build—drum turners included—is engineered specifically for our customers. Whether you need the right technology for turning, transporting, lifting heavy parts, or feeding small components with precision, our team supports you with expert guidance and a deep understanding of your business goals. Contact us today!

One Company, Many Advantages

Ulrich Rotte Anlagenbau & Fördertechnik GmbH is your specialist in custom machinery. In addition to our innovative solutions in special-purpose machinery and automation technology, you also benefit from a wide range of customer and after-sales services:

Your Advantages at a Glance:

Decades of experience in special-purpose machinery
Extensive know-how across all areas of automation technology
High expertise in the latest technologies and applications for Industry 4.0
All services from a single source—from development and design to manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and regular on-site maintenance
Optional training of your machine operators, technicians, and supervisors at your facility
Mechanical engineering made in Germany – we design and manufacture exclusively in Germany
Personalized customer support – you will always have a qualified contact person available

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Ulrich Rotte
Anlagenbau und Fördertechnik GmbH

Brockensklee 32
33154 Salzkotten

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