Rotate Big Box: What Tool to Use?

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The discussion centers on the appropriate tool for rotating a large metallic box weighing 1.5 tons and measuring 600x235 cm. Participants suggest that a "turntable" is the most suitable device for this task, drawing parallels to its use in rotating gramophone records and car turntables. The term "turntable" is confirmed as the correct English terminology for the device needed to achieve the rotation.

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This discussion is beneficial for engineers, warehouse managers, and anyone involved in logistics or heavy machinery operations who need to rotate large objects safely and efficiently.

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Guys,,

how can i rotate a big metallic box,, what should i use ! what is its name in english ??

rotating cylinder? rotating discs? what's the name of the thing?

anyone got me ?
 
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Hi The_RaT! Welcome to PF! :wink:

Do you mean a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turntable" ? …

that's what gramophone records go on. :smile:
 
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hey thank you man for the welcoming thing!

I think it is the closest one to the car turntable !

i need to rotate a 1.5 tons 600x235cm metallic box !

I ll make some search according the name (turntable)

Thank You again mate
 

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