A pallet turntable is one of the easiest upgrades you can make to speed up pallet wrapping and reduce operator strain. The right manual or powered pallet wrapping turntable keeps loads stable, improves film usage and makes your stretch‑wrap process more consistent.
What Is a Pallet Turntable?
A pallet turntable is a rotating platform designed to hold a palletized load while it is being wrapped with stretch film. Instead of walking around the pallet repeatedly with film, the operator turns the pallet on the table, which is safer and more efficient.
Durant’s high profile stretch wrap turntables are heavy duty, USA‑manufactured units built for industrial environments, with models up to 5,000 lbs capacity and diameters to 72 inches. These turntables are designed to be safe and easy to move with a forklift, making them practical for busy warehouses and shipping areas.
Manual vs Powered Pallet Turntables
Both manual pallet turntables and powered pallet turntables are designed to improve ergonomics and throughput, but they suit different workloads. Understanding the difference helps you choose the best solution for your operation.
- A manual pallet turntable is typically rotated by the operator using foot or hand force, making it suitable for lower volumes or occasional wrapping tasks.
- A powered pallet turntable uses an electric motor to rotate the pallet automatically at a controlled speed, ideal for higher volumes, heavier loads and more consistent wrapping cycles.
Durant’s high profile stretch wrap turntables feature rugged bases, heavy duty bearings, anti‑slip turntable covers and quiet chain drive, which all contribute to smooth rotation and long service life in demanding applications.
Key Features to Look For in a Pallet Wrapping Turntable
When selecting a pallet wrapping turntable, certain technical features directly impact safety, efficiency and film performance. Paying attention to these factors helps you match the machine to your real‑world needs.
- Weight capacity: Choose a model rated above your heaviest loaded pallet, including any extra fixtures or dunnage. Durant offers models from 500 lbs up to 5,000 lbs.
- Turntable diameter: Match the turntable size to the pallet dimensions; Durant offers diameters up to 72 inches for larger or oversized loads.
- Speed range and control: Variable or manual speed control (for powered units) lets you adjust RPM to suit fragile, mixed or unstable loads.
- Construction and finish: Heavy duty structures, optional stainless steel construction and custom paint colors help fit specific environments, including food or medical applications.
Durant’s high profile stretch wrap turntables include features such as manual speed control, low‑voltage foot pedals and quiet, no‑slip chain drives, which together create safer and more operator‑friendly wrapping stations.
How to Choose the Right Turntable for Your Operation
The best pallet turntable for your facility depends on your workload, space and process. A simple checklist makes it easier to narrow down your options.
- Volume: For occasional wrapping, a manual approach may be enough; for frequent or shift‑long wrapping, a powered pallet turntable is usually more efficient.
- Load characteristics: Heavier or taller loads benefit from high capacity, high profile models with controlled rotation and anti‑slip surfaces.
- Handling method: If you move loads by forklift, a high profile design that is easy to pick up and relocate is an advantage.
- Environment: In corrosive, washdown, food or medical environments, all stainless steel construction is a strong option.
Durant also offers hand pendant controls, manual or powered masts and other options for pallet wrapping machine setups, allowing you to configure a wrapping station around your chosen turntable.
Where to Get the Best Pallet Turntable
For operations seeking a reliable pallet turntable that can handle demanding industrial use, Durant’s High Profile Stretch Wrap Turntables range provides a wide selection of capacities and diameters. You can view models and specifications here: High Profile Stretch Wrap Turntables.
To explore the full range of Durant’s automation and coil handling equipment beyond pallet wrapping turntables, you can also visit the Durant Tool Company home page and browse related rotary turntables, uncoilers, straighteners and feeding systems that complement your packaging and material handling lines.