What safety factors need to be considered when selecting an electric tilter?

2025-09-03 11:15:20

When choosing an electric flipping machine, safety is the core consideration factor, which needs to be comprehensively evaluated from multiple dimensions such as the safety design, operation protection, compliance, and environmental adaptability of the equipment itself. Specific attention can be paid to the following key safety factors:

Core structure of equipment and mechanical safety

The mechanical stability of an electric flipping machine directly determines operational safety, and it is necessary to focus on checking the design and reliability of core components such as load-bearing, flipping, and locking:

Strength of load-bearing structure

Confirm that the rated load of the equipment matches the actual weight of the flipped material, and check whether the body, flipping frame, and connecting parts are made of high-strength steel, and whether there are obvious deformations, cracks, or welding defects.

Check the 'anti fatigue design' of load-bearing components: Long term high-frequency flipping may cause metal fatigue, and it is necessary to confirm whether the equipment has passed the fatigue strength test.

Flip mechanism safety

The flipping drive system needs to have overload protection function: when the flipping resistance exceeds the set threshold, the equipment should automatically stop to avoid the risk of falling caused by motor burnout or mechanical component damage.

Flip angle control: Accurate angle limiting devices are required to prevent excessive flipping or insufficient angle from affecting operational safety.

Locking and anti fall device

During the flipping process, a bidirectional locking mechanism is required: for example, when flipping to the target angle, a mechanical lock or hydraulic lock can automatically lock the flipping frame to prevent accidental retraction caused by power failure or hydraulic leakage.

For vertical flipping or high-altitude operation scenarios, it is necessary to additionally check whether the anti fall guardrails and buffer pads are complete.

Electrical and Control System Safety

The electrical system is the "nerve center" of the electric flipping machine, and its safety directly avoids risks such as leakage and misoperation:

Electrical protection level

Select the corresponding IP protection level based on the usage environment: if there is dust or water vapor in the workshop, IP54 or above should be selected; IP65 or above is required in humid environments to prevent water ingress and short circuits in motors and control cabinets.

Check whether the wires and cables use oil resistant and wear-resistant shielded wires, and whether there is waterproof sealing treatment at the joints to avoid long-term friction causing insulation damage and leakage.

Control Logic and Emergency Protection

The operation panel should have an emergency stop button, and the emergency stop function should be independent of the main control system to ensure quick shutdown in case of any malfunction.

Design to avoid "misoperation": for example, "double button confirmation" is required for flipping start, automatic shutdown when touching safety light curtains/guardrails during flipping process, and "manual emergency release" function after power failure.

Overload, overcurrent, and leakage protection: The control cabinet needs to be equipped with circuit breakers and leakage protectors. When the current is abnormal or the equipment leaks, it can automatically shut down to protect the safety of operators.

Operation and personnel protection

Even if the equipment is designed to be safe, it is still necessary to reduce the risk of direct contact with personnel through protective devices:

Physical isolation and warning

Safety guardrails/light curtains should be set up around the equipment: during flipping operations, if personnel enter the dangerous area, the light curtains will trigger and the equipment will immediately stop.

Obvious safety warning: The body is marked with signs such as "No Overloading" and "No Approaching When Flipped", warning lines are posted on the ground in the flipping area, and sound and light alarms are accompanied during operation to remind surrounding personnel to pay attention.

Human computer interaction security

Adaptation of operating height: The height of the control panel should conform to ergonomics to avoid operators bending over or tiptoeing, which may cause accidental touch; Buttons and knobs should be clearly labeled with their functions to prevent confusion.

For large flipping machines, it is recommended to equip them with remote control functions, allowing operators to control them from a safe distance and reduce the risk of close contact.

Compliance and after-sales safety

The compliance of equipment is the fundamental guarantee of safety, while considering the maintenance safety during long-term use:

Compliant with national standards and industry norms

Confirm that the device has passed national mandatory certification and meets industry safety standards, such as:

Mechanical safety: GB/T 15706 "General rules for the design of mechanical safety"

Electrical Safety: GB 5226.1 "Mechanical Electrical Safety - Mechanical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Technical Conditions"

Require the manufacturer to provide a "Product Qualification Certificate" and "Safety Technical Manual", specifying the safety parameters, operating taboos, and maintenance requirements of the equipment.

After sales and maintenance safety

Check if the equipment has reserved a "safety maintenance space": for example, the access doors for vulnerable components such as motors and reducers should be easy to open and able to cut off the power source when opened.

Manufacturers need to provide professional installation and debugging services, as well as accompanying safety operation training; Simultaneously confirm the supply capacity of vulnerable parts to avoid safety risks caused by aging components that cannot be replaced.

Environmental adaptability and safety

Different usage scenarios have special requirements for device security, which require targeted evaluation:

Explosion proof requirement: If used in flammable and explosive environments such as chemical, oil and gas, an "explosion-proof electric flipping machine" should be selected. The motor, control cabinet, and cables must all meet the explosion-proof level to avoid electrical sparks causing explosions.

Low temperature/high temperature environment: In low temperature environments, it is necessary to confirm whether the motor and hydraulic oil are resistant to low temperatures; High temperature environments require the installation of heat dissipation devices to prevent component overheating and damage.

Corrosive environment: For example, in acid-base workshops, stainless steel bodies or anti-corrosion coatings should be selected to prevent structural components from corroding and causing a decrease in strength.

In summary, when choosing an electric flipping machine, it is necessary to integrate "safety design", "operation protection", and "compliance" throughout the process. Priority should be given to manufacturers with mature safety solutions and complete after-sales support, while considering their own material characteristics and usage environment to avoid neglecting safety hazards due to "single pursuit of cost".