Belt Turning Lifting Beam Solution for Steel Structures in Chile

In steel structure fabrication, heavy equipment processing and welding of large components, workpieces are often large, heavy and structurally complex. They need to be rotated at various angles for welding, assembly, inspection and other processes. Traditional manual turning or simple lifting methods are not only inefficient but also pose high safety risks. Our belt turning lifting beam uses high-strength flexible synthetic fiber belts to wrap workpieces, achieve smooth and controllable rotation via a synchronous drive mechanism, making them essential auxiliary lifting equipment in steel structure production lines.

Working Principle of Belt Turning Lifting Beam

The belt turning lifting beam is generally suspended under the hook of an overhead crane or electric hoist, and uses electric drive system to achieve stable turning of workpieces in the air. This turning device can rotate within a range of 0° - 360°, allowing workpieces to be changed from horizontal to vertical, or turned to the opposite side.

Structurally, the turning device consists of a rigid beam, drive mechanism, synchronous control system and high-strength flexible lifting belts. With a multi-point lifting design, loads are evenly distributed, keeping large or irregular workpieces stable during turning and preventing deformation or slipping.

This turning device is especially suitable for handling and turning large workpieces such as steel plates, steel structures and equipment casings, plays an important role in welding, assembly, inspection, painting and other production processes.

Product Advantages of Belt Turning Lifting Beam

• Equipped with electric synchronous drive system for smooth start and stop, ensuring stable and controllable turning and effectively avoiding workpiece swinging or imbalance.

• Uses high-strength fiber belts to reduce scratches and indentations on steel surfaces, especially ideal for painted or finished workpieces.

• Allows operators to quickly switch workpieces from one machining surface to another, greatly reducing manual operation time and improving welding and assembly efficiency.

• Adjustable lifting points to adapt to steel structure workpieces of different sizes, weights and center-of-gravity positions.

• Can be directly suspended on the hook of an overhead crane without complicated installation, easily integrated into existing lifting systems.

Successful Application in a Steel Plant in Chile

A steel plant in Chile is a leading production base for steel plates and structural steels in South America. Its heavy steel structure workshop had long faced problems of low turning efficiency and high surface damage rates for large H-beams. The original turning method required 2 workers and 2 cranes, taking an average of 25 minutes per piece, with annual rework costs exceeding $100,000 due to surface scratches.

In 2025, the plant introduced the belt turning lifting beam provided by KUNFENG, specially designed for turning H-beams from horizontal to vertical welding stations. Custom-engineered to the client' s production requirements, its main technical parameters include:

• Rated Load: 10 tons

• Turning Angle: 0° - 360°

• Drive Mode: Electric Synchronous Drive

• Operation: Wireless Remote Control

• Belt Material: High‑strength Wear‑resistant Fiber Belt

Actual Application Results

As a professional lifting equipment manufacturer, KUNFENG CRANES has extensive experience in load turning devices and can provide customized solutions for steel structure fabrication, machinery manufacturing and heavy industry. Contact our heavy duty turning solution experts for free technical consultation and quotation tailored to your workpiece dimensions and processes.