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Dual-Size ISO Tank Rotator, Fits Both 20ft and 40ft Tanks, PLC Automatic Positioning for Welding & Cleaning

MOQ: One unit
Price: 1000-100000
Standard Packaging: Wooden box
Delivery Period: 5-8 work days
Detail Information
Place of Origin
China
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ISO tank rotator dual-size

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20ft 40ft tank rotator

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PLC automatic positioning rotator

Product Description

Dual-Size ISO Tank Rotator — a universal PLC-programmable 360° turning machine engineered for both 20ft and 40ft ISO tank containers. One machine handles tank welding, deep cleaning, NDT inspection and full overhaul, eliminating the cost and floor space of two separate rotators.

Built for mixed production and maintenance lines, this heavy-duty rotator combines an adjustable sliding base, stress-relieved rigid steel frame, large ring gear drive and intelligent PLC positioning to deliver stable, accurate and repeatable turning support for every standard ISO tank size.

Product Overview: One Rotator for 20ft and 40ft ISO Tanks

This universal PLC-programmable ISO tank rotator is a newly upgraded multi-functional intelligent turning machine designed specifically for mixed production and maintenance of 20ft and 40ft standard ISO tank containers. Breaking the traditional limitation that one rotator can only match one tank size, this innovative model adopts an adjustable sliding base and flexible locking support structure, enabling a single machine to perfectly adapt to both 20-foot and 40-foot tank containers. It completely solves the problems of high equipment investment, large floor occupation and complicated workshop layout caused by purchasing two separate rotators.

Equipped with an industrial PLC intelligent control system and high-precision encoder positioning technology, the equipment delivers fully automated 360° continuous rotation, arbitrary angle preset, fixed-position precise stop and automatic cycle operation. It completely replaces traditional manual button control and crane flipping work, eliminating positioning errors, tank shaking, surface scratching and low working efficiency caused by human operation.

Whether for new tank manufacturing circumferential welding, accessory assembly, internal residue deep cleaning, external rust removal and paint spraying, weld nondestructive testing, tightness inspection, or old tank overall overhaul and refurbishment, this universal rotator provides stable, accurate and repeatable turning support.

It is the most cost-effective and high-efficiency core equipment for modern ISO tank factories, chemical container maintenance yards, tank cleaning service companies and pressure vessel inspection institutions that handle both 20ft and 40ft tank container business.

Advanced Industrial Structural Design & Core Technology
1. Stress-Relieved Super Rigid Integral Steel Frame

The entire body is constructed with thickened Q355 low-alloy high-strength steel plates and heavy industrial profiles. All main load-bearing beams, base frames and rotary support structures adopt a full penetration deep welding process. After welding completion, the whole machine undergoes high-temperature annealing stress relief treatment to completely eliminate welding internal stress, structural tension and metal fatigue.

This professional manufacturing process ensures that the equipment maintains ultra-high overall rigidity, zero deformation and zero shaking under long-term 36-ton super heavy-load continuous rotation. All assembly and load-bearing reference surfaces are precisely CNC machined to guarantee horizontal flatness, structural stability and long service life under 24-hour industrial operation.

2. Large Ring Gear Heavy-Torque Stable Driving System

The machine adopts a large-diameter integral ring gear and hardened tooth surface reducer motor driving system. The gear and pinion achieve precise zero-backlash meshing, outputting strong, uniform and stable torque.

Different from chain drive and belt drive structures that are prone to slipping and deformation, the full gear transmission structure features strong overload resistance, stable power output and no speed fluctuation. The rotation process is smooth, silent and jitter-free even under full-load extreme working conditions, ensuring ultra-stable operation for high-precision welding and flaw detection.

3. Universal Adjustable Sliding Support Structure (Core Patent Upgrade)

As the biggest highlight of this model, the sliding adjustable base support system allows free switching between 20ft and 40ft tank containers. The support spacing can be adjusted horizontally according to the actual tank length, and quickly locked by high-strength positioning bolts.

After precise adjustment and locking, the support points are evenly stressed, perfectly matching the frame structure of standard ISO tanks. It avoids eccentric load, unbalanced support and tank body tilt during rotation, realizing universal processing of two tank sizes with one device, greatly saving workshop space and customer procurement cost.

4. Thickened Vulcanized Rubber Anti-Slip Protection Roller

All load-bearing rollers adopt integral high-temperature vulcanized thick rubber wrapping technology. The soft-contact support design realizes perfect fitting with the bottom frame of the tank container.

It completely prevents hard metal friction, scratches, paint peeling and frame extrusion deformation during rotation. The high-friction rubber surface provides excellent anti-slip performance, effectively avoiding tank displacement and sliding during low-speed precise positioning and automatic cycle operation, maximizing protection of tank container appearance and structural integrity.

5. PLC Intelligent Programmable Automatic Control System

Equipped with an industrial dedicated PLC controller, high-precision rotary encoder and human-machine touch screen interface, the machine supports fully intelligent programmable operation.

Workers can preset arbitrary rotation angles, fixed-angle dwell time and automatic cycle times through the touch screen. The equipment will automatically complete rotation, accurate positioning, static processing and reset return according to the program, realizing unattended automatic cycle work.

The system reserves manual jog mode, forward and reverse rotation and emergency stop functions, which can be switched freely. It can meet both standardized batch automatic production and special-angle manual fine-tuning maintenance work.

6. VFD Stepless Speed Regulation & Full Safety Protection

A built-in advanced frequency conversion speed regulation system realizes 0.1 RPM–1.0 RPM full-range stepless speed adjustment. Ultra-low stable speed is suitable for precision welding, NDT flaw detection and fine cleaning; medium uniform speed is used for large-area rust removal, painting and batch refurbishment.

The whole machine is equipped with multi-dimensional safety protection mechanisms, including mechanical anti-tilting structure, electrical over-rotation limit protection, overload automatic power-off protection and emergency stop device. The double mechanical and electrical safety design ensures zero-risk operation in long-term continuous industrial scenarios.

Complete Technical Parameters

This universal tank rotator is fully compatible with all standard 20ft and 40ft international ISO tank containers, supporting empty tank, semi-load and full-load heavy-duty working conditions.

Compatible Tank Sizes 20ft and 40ft standard international ISO tank containers
Maximum Load Capacity 36,000 kg (full-load heavy chemical, fuel and powder medium tanks)
Effective Rotation Diameter 2,500 mm — covers all conventional standard ISO tank outer circle sizes
Rotation Speed 0.1 RPM – 1.0 RPM, VFD stepless regulation for precise low-speed positioning and efficient high-speed processing
Driving System Large integral ring gear with hard-tooth surface reducer motor drive — large torque, stable transmission, wear resistance and strong overload resistance
Intelligent Control System Industrial PLC + high-precision encoder + touch screen; supports arbitrary angle programming, automatic rotation, fixed-point accurate stop and automatic cycle reset with high repeated positioning accuracy
Support Structure Adjustable sliding support spacing for universal 20ft / 40ft ISO tank use
Main Frame Material Q355 high-strength structural steel, integral stress relief and multi-layer industrial anti-rust painting
Support Rollers Thick vulcanized anti-slip rubber rollers
Standard Power Supply 380V / 50Hz three-phase industrial power; customized voltage standards available for different countries
Overall Dimensions 8,500 mm × 2,800 mm × 2,600 mm
Total Net Weight 18,500 kg — stable center of gravity, no shaking during full-load automatic operation
Core Competitive Advantages
  • True Universal Dual-Size Design (20ft + 40ft, One Machine): The adjustable sliding base structure enables free switching between the two mainstream tank sizes, eliminating the need for two independent rotators. It greatly reduces equipment investment cost and saves workshop floor area.
  • Intelligent PLC Unattended Automatic Operation: Programmable angle rotation and automatic cycle work reduce manual operation frequency, eliminate human error, greatly improve production efficiency and ensure uniform processing quality of each tank.
  • Ultra-Stable Full-Load Heavy-Duty Performance: Stress-relieved rigid steel frame plus full gear heavy-torque drive structure ensure stable, jitter-free operation under maximum load, meeting high-standard precision welding and flaw detection requirements.
  • Full Protection for Tank Surface & Structure: Soft rubber roller contact avoids metal scratching, paint damage and frame deformation, effectively reducing tank rework rate and maintenance cost.
  • Dual Modes with Free Switching, Wide Adaptability: Intelligent automatic mode for mass batch production and manual jog mode for personalized overhaul and special-position processing, perfectly adapting to diversified workshop needs.
  • Stepless Variable Speed for All Working Processes: Precise low speed for inspection and fine work, stable medium speed for large-area processing — fully covering welding, cleaning, painting, detection and overhaul procedures.
  • Durable Structure & Low Maintenance: Heavy industrial structure with few wearing parts, stable performance, long service life and low daily maintenance cost. No complicated foundation installation required — easy to place and use.
Application Scope

This universal PLC automatic tank rotator is widely applicable to international standard ISO tank container manufacturing factories, chemical liquid tank professional maintenance centers, food sanitary tank refurbishment workshops, petroleum container service yards, large-scale tank deep cleaning companies and pressure vessel nondestructive testing institutions.

It is suitable for all 20ft and 40ft standard ISO tanks used for chemical raw materials, edible oil, industrial powder, fuel oil and cryogenic medium transportation. It covers full-process operations such as new tank circumferential welding, structural assembly, internal residue cleaning, external rust removal and repainting, weld nondestructive testing, sealing leakage inspection and overall tank overhaul calibration.

Factory Quality Control & Global After-Sales Service

All tank rotators pass strict multi-item full-performance factory tests before delivery, including a 24-hour full-load continuous rotation test, 20ft/40ft size switching test, PLC automatic cycle operation test, positioning accuracy calibration test, gear meshing stability test and full safety protection function test.

We provide complete English operation manuals, touch screen operation guides, professional installation drawings and electrical schematic diagrams, as well as remote video commissioning and technical training services.

We support personalized customization of load capacity, rotation speed, support span and control program logic according to customer workshop environment and special tank specifications. Lifelong technical support and global after-sales service ensure long-term stable and high-efficiency operation of customer equipment.

Dual-size ISO tank rotator with PLC automatic positioning, supporting both 20ft and 40ft tank containers for welding and cleaning
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PRODUCTS DETAILS
Dual-Size ISO Tank Rotator, Fits Both 20ft and 40ft Tanks, PLC Automatic Positioning for Welding & Cleaning
MOQ: One unit
Price: 1000-100000
Standard Packaging: Wooden box
Delivery Period: 5-8 work days
Detail Information
Place of Origin
China
Minimum Order Quantity:
One unit
Price:
1000-100000
Packaging Details:
Wooden box
Delivery Time:
5-8 work days
Highlight

ISO tank rotator dual-size

,

20ft 40ft tank rotator

,

PLC automatic positioning rotator

Product Description

Dual-Size ISO Tank Rotator — a universal PLC-programmable 360° turning machine engineered for both 20ft and 40ft ISO tank containers. One machine handles tank welding, deep cleaning, NDT inspection and full overhaul, eliminating the cost and floor space of two separate rotators.

Built for mixed production and maintenance lines, this heavy-duty rotator combines an adjustable sliding base, stress-relieved rigid steel frame, large ring gear drive and intelligent PLC positioning to deliver stable, accurate and repeatable turning support for every standard ISO tank size.

Product Overview: One Rotator for 20ft and 40ft ISO Tanks

This universal PLC-programmable ISO tank rotator is a newly upgraded multi-functional intelligent turning machine designed specifically for mixed production and maintenance of 20ft and 40ft standard ISO tank containers. Breaking the traditional limitation that one rotator can only match one tank size, this innovative model adopts an adjustable sliding base and flexible locking support structure, enabling a single machine to perfectly adapt to both 20-foot and 40-foot tank containers. It completely solves the problems of high equipment investment, large floor occupation and complicated workshop layout caused by purchasing two separate rotators.

Equipped with an industrial PLC intelligent control system and high-precision encoder positioning technology, the equipment delivers fully automated 360° continuous rotation, arbitrary angle preset, fixed-position precise stop and automatic cycle operation. It completely replaces traditional manual button control and crane flipping work, eliminating positioning errors, tank shaking, surface scratching and low working efficiency caused by human operation.

Whether for new tank manufacturing circumferential welding, accessory assembly, internal residue deep cleaning, external rust removal and paint spraying, weld nondestructive testing, tightness inspection, or old tank overall overhaul and refurbishment, this universal rotator provides stable, accurate and repeatable turning support.

It is the most cost-effective and high-efficiency core equipment for modern ISO tank factories, chemical container maintenance yards, tank cleaning service companies and pressure vessel inspection institutions that handle both 20ft and 40ft tank container business.

Advanced Industrial Structural Design & Core Technology
1. Stress-Relieved Super Rigid Integral Steel Frame

The entire body is constructed with thickened Q355 low-alloy high-strength steel plates and heavy industrial profiles. All main load-bearing beams, base frames and rotary support structures adopt a full penetration deep welding process. After welding completion, the whole machine undergoes high-temperature annealing stress relief treatment to completely eliminate welding internal stress, structural tension and metal fatigue.

This professional manufacturing process ensures that the equipment maintains ultra-high overall rigidity, zero deformation and zero shaking under long-term 36-ton super heavy-load continuous rotation. All assembly and load-bearing reference surfaces are precisely CNC machined to guarantee horizontal flatness, structural stability and long service life under 24-hour industrial operation.

2. Large Ring Gear Heavy-Torque Stable Driving System

The machine adopts a large-diameter integral ring gear and hardened tooth surface reducer motor driving system. The gear and pinion achieve precise zero-backlash meshing, outputting strong, uniform and stable torque.

Different from chain drive and belt drive structures that are prone to slipping and deformation, the full gear transmission structure features strong overload resistance, stable power output and no speed fluctuation. The rotation process is smooth, silent and jitter-free even under full-load extreme working conditions, ensuring ultra-stable operation for high-precision welding and flaw detection.

3. Universal Adjustable Sliding Support Structure (Core Patent Upgrade)

As the biggest highlight of this model, the sliding adjustable base support system allows free switching between 20ft and 40ft tank containers. The support spacing can be adjusted horizontally according to the actual tank length, and quickly locked by high-strength positioning bolts.

After precise adjustment and locking, the support points are evenly stressed, perfectly matching the frame structure of standard ISO tanks. It avoids eccentric load, unbalanced support and tank body tilt during rotation, realizing universal processing of two tank sizes with one device, greatly saving workshop space and customer procurement cost.

4. Thickened Vulcanized Rubber Anti-Slip Protection Roller

All load-bearing rollers adopt integral high-temperature vulcanized thick rubber wrapping technology. The soft-contact support design realizes perfect fitting with the bottom frame of the tank container.

It completely prevents hard metal friction, scratches, paint peeling and frame extrusion deformation during rotation. The high-friction rubber surface provides excellent anti-slip performance, effectively avoiding tank displacement and sliding during low-speed precise positioning and automatic cycle operation, maximizing protection of tank container appearance and structural integrity.

5. PLC Intelligent Programmable Automatic Control System

Equipped with an industrial dedicated PLC controller, high-precision rotary encoder and human-machine touch screen interface, the machine supports fully intelligent programmable operation.

Workers can preset arbitrary rotation angles, fixed-angle dwell time and automatic cycle times through the touch screen. The equipment will automatically complete rotation, accurate positioning, static processing and reset return according to the program, realizing unattended automatic cycle work.

The system reserves manual jog mode, forward and reverse rotation and emergency stop functions, which can be switched freely. It can meet both standardized batch automatic production and special-angle manual fine-tuning maintenance work.

6. VFD Stepless Speed Regulation & Full Safety Protection

A built-in advanced frequency conversion speed regulation system realizes 0.1 RPM–1.0 RPM full-range stepless speed adjustment. Ultra-low stable speed is suitable for precision welding, NDT flaw detection and fine cleaning; medium uniform speed is used for large-area rust removal, painting and batch refurbishment.

The whole machine is equipped with multi-dimensional safety protection mechanisms, including mechanical anti-tilting structure, electrical over-rotation limit protection, overload automatic power-off protection and emergency stop device. The double mechanical and electrical safety design ensures zero-risk operation in long-term continuous industrial scenarios.

Complete Technical Parameters

This universal tank rotator is fully compatible with all standard 20ft and 40ft international ISO tank containers, supporting empty tank, semi-load and full-load heavy-duty working conditions.

Compatible Tank Sizes 20ft and 40ft standard international ISO tank containers
Maximum Load Capacity 36,000 kg (full-load heavy chemical, fuel and powder medium tanks)
Effective Rotation Diameter 2,500 mm — covers all conventional standard ISO tank outer circle sizes
Rotation Speed 0.1 RPM – 1.0 RPM, VFD stepless regulation for precise low-speed positioning and efficient high-speed processing
Driving System Large integral ring gear with hard-tooth surface reducer motor drive — large torque, stable transmission, wear resistance and strong overload resistance
Intelligent Control System Industrial PLC + high-precision encoder + touch screen; supports arbitrary angle programming, automatic rotation, fixed-point accurate stop and automatic cycle reset with high repeated positioning accuracy
Support Structure Adjustable sliding support spacing for universal 20ft / 40ft ISO tank use
Main Frame Material Q355 high-strength structural steel, integral stress relief and multi-layer industrial anti-rust painting
Support Rollers Thick vulcanized anti-slip rubber rollers
Standard Power Supply 380V / 50Hz three-phase industrial power; customized voltage standards available for different countries
Overall Dimensions 8,500 mm × 2,800 mm × 2,600 mm
Total Net Weight 18,500 kg — stable center of gravity, no shaking during full-load automatic operation
Core Competitive Advantages
  • True Universal Dual-Size Design (20ft + 40ft, One Machine): The adjustable sliding base structure enables free switching between the two mainstream tank sizes, eliminating the need for two independent rotators. It greatly reduces equipment investment cost and saves workshop floor area.
  • Intelligent PLC Unattended Automatic Operation: Programmable angle rotation and automatic cycle work reduce manual operation frequency, eliminate human error, greatly improve production efficiency and ensure uniform processing quality of each tank.
  • Ultra-Stable Full-Load Heavy-Duty Performance: Stress-relieved rigid steel frame plus full gear heavy-torque drive structure ensure stable, jitter-free operation under maximum load, meeting high-standard precision welding and flaw detection requirements.
  • Full Protection for Tank Surface & Structure: Soft rubber roller contact avoids metal scratching, paint damage and frame deformation, effectively reducing tank rework rate and maintenance cost.
  • Dual Modes with Free Switching, Wide Adaptability: Intelligent automatic mode for mass batch production and manual jog mode for personalized overhaul and special-position processing, perfectly adapting to diversified workshop needs.
  • Stepless Variable Speed for All Working Processes: Precise low speed for inspection and fine work, stable medium speed for large-area processing — fully covering welding, cleaning, painting, detection and overhaul procedures.
  • Durable Structure & Low Maintenance: Heavy industrial structure with few wearing parts, stable performance, long service life and low daily maintenance cost. No complicated foundation installation required — easy to place and use.
Application Scope

This universal PLC automatic tank rotator is widely applicable to international standard ISO tank container manufacturing factories, chemical liquid tank professional maintenance centers, food sanitary tank refurbishment workshops, petroleum container service yards, large-scale tank deep cleaning companies and pressure vessel nondestructive testing institutions.

It is suitable for all 20ft and 40ft standard ISO tanks used for chemical raw materials, edible oil, industrial powder, fuel oil and cryogenic medium transportation. It covers full-process operations such as new tank circumferential welding, structural assembly, internal residue cleaning, external rust removal and repainting, weld nondestructive testing, sealing leakage inspection and overall tank overhaul calibration.

Factory Quality Control & Global After-Sales Service

All tank rotators pass strict multi-item full-performance factory tests before delivery, including a 24-hour full-load continuous rotation test, 20ft/40ft size switching test, PLC automatic cycle operation test, positioning accuracy calibration test, gear meshing stability test and full safety protection function test.

We provide complete English operation manuals, touch screen operation guides, professional installation drawings and electrical schematic diagrams, as well as remote video commissioning and technical training services.

We support personalized customization of load capacity, rotation speed, support span and control program logic according to customer workshop environment and special tank specifications. Lifelong technical support and global after-sales service ensure long-term stable and high-efficiency operation of customer equipment.

Dual-size ISO tank rotator with PLC automatic positioning, supporting both 20ft and 40ft tank containers for welding and cleaning