Turntable

The turntable developed by GD Gép és Daru Kft. is a specialized system that is recessed into the floor of vehicle repair shops, enabling the quick and accurate direction change of railway bogies during maintenance and manufacturing processes. The system is designed to easily and space-efficiently redirect rolling units onto tracks coming from various directions.

Key Features:

• Recessed design: The turntable is installed into the workshop floor, ensuring unobstructed access when not in use.
• Precise positioning: The bogie can be turned continuously or in pre-programmed angle ranges toward any connecting track, ensuring accurate alignment and movement.
• Manual or motorized operation: The system can be operated manually with a hand crank or via an electric motor, depending on operational requirements.
• Push-button control: The motorized version has an easy-to-use push-button control interface with built-in position sensors that ensure positioning accuracy and safety.

Technical Specifications and Configuration Options:

• Design: Robust, steel or cast iron turntable that can withstand the heavy loads imposed by bogies.
• Load capacity: Customizable according to specific needs, typically between 10–30 tons.
• Rotation mechanism: Roller or bearing-based design for smooth rotation, with a non-slip surface.
• Safety features: Position feedback sensors, electric locking, and collision protection functions.

Applications:

• Railway vehicle repair workshops
• Bogie diagnostic and shot-blasting lines
• Turning points between production lines
• Maintenance workshops and depots

The turntable provides significant space-saving, fast workflows, and safe direction changes, especially when multiple tracks need to be efficiently served within a maintenance or manufacturing facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main purpose of the GD turntable?
The GD turntable is designed for quick and accurate direction changes of railway bogies during maintenance and manufacturing processes. It efficiently redirects rolling units onto tracks coming from various directions, saving space and improving workflow in repair shops.

How does the turntable work?
The turntable is recessed into the workshop floor, making it unobstructed when not in use. It allows the continuous or pre-programmed rotation of bogies, accurately aligning them with any connecting track. This provides a precise and efficient way to handle railway bogies during maintenance.

What are the operational options for the GD turntable?
The turntable can be operated in two ways:

• Manual operation using a hand crank.
• Motorized operation with push-button control and position sensors to ensure accuracy and safety during movement.

What is the load capacity of the turntable?
The turntable is customizable to meet specific needs, with typical load capacities ranging from 10 to 30 tons. This makes it suitable for handling heavy railway bogies.

How is the turntable positioned?
The motorized version of the turntable includes a push-button control system with position feedback sensors, ensuring precise positioning and safe operation. The system allows for smooth and accurate rotation of bogies.

What materials are used in the construction of the turntable?
The turntable is made from robust steel or cast iron, ensuring durability and the ability to withstand the heavy loads imposed by railway bogies.

What are the safety features of the turntable?
The turntable is equipped with several safety features, including:

• Position feedback sensors to monitor alignment.
• Electric locking to secure the turntable in place.
• Collision protection functions to prevent accidents during operation.

What type of rotation mechanism does the turntable use?
The turntable uses either roller or bearing-based mechanisms for smooth rotation, and it has a non-slip surface to ensure stability during use.