ULD Turntables
Precise 90° Transfers for Efficient Cargo Flow
Need to change ULD direction in your terminal layout without manual repositioning? Lödige Turntables provide controlled, motorised rotation of Unit Load Devices at defined angles — optimising space, throughput, and safety in air cargo terminals.
Rotate ULDs at Key Junctions – Safely and Accurately
Turntables for ULDs are motorised rotating platforms used to redirect Unit Load Devices (ULDs) at angles of 90° or 180°. Compatible with 5 ft, 10 ft, 15 ft and 20 ft ULDs, these units support safe and reliable directional changes within cargo terminals – particularly where layout constraints require rerouting. Turntables operate at the standard system height of 508 mm, require no pit, and interface seamlessly with adjacent roller decks.
Benefits of Lödige’s Turntable
Designed for innovative air cargo terminals, our solutions provide measurable benefits by improving efficiency, ensuring safety and supporting seamless process integration.
Full Specifications & Insights
From features and automation levels to technical data and helpful downloads for Turntables – here you’ll find all key details at a glance. This section provides the essential information for planning and operating your cargo terminal.
Features / Options
- 5ft, 10 ft, 15 ft, 20 ft Turntable
- 10ft Turntable with RA-Deck
- Fall back devices for optional manual movement and rotation
Technical Data
Description | 5ft | 10ft NEP | 10ft with Right-Angle Deck | 20ft NEP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,600 kg | 6,800 kg | 6,800 kg | 13,800 kg |
| Outer diameter | 2,500 mm | 4,640 mm | 4,640 mm | 7,700 mm |
| Transfer height | 508 mm | |||
| Conveying speed | 0.3 m/s | |||
| Rotating speed | 2.5 rpm | |||
Automation Degree
Lödige ULD Turntables are fully automated components within cargo handling systems. Equipped with frequency-controlled motors, positioning sensors and motor brakes, they allow precise, hands-free rotation of ULDs to defined angles. Connected to the Lödige Cargo Professional Suite, they enable synchronised movement control and monitoring within automated conveyor lines and only permit transfer when correctly aligned. Manual operation is possible in fallback scenarios, providing additional reliability and operational flexibility. No operator intervention is required during standard use.
Tools & Downloads
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Turntables successfully in operation
Proven in practice, our solutions demonstrate their value worldwide every day.
Hong Kong, Lödige Turntables play a key role in seamless ULD transfers across one of the busiest handling facilities in the region. Integrated into a complex conveyor system, they support 24/7 operations with high reliability.
To support highly automated ULD flows in Asia’s next-generation air cargo hub, Lödige delivered integrated handling systems including Turntables. These enable efficient redirection of ULDs within a fully automated environment at Singapore Changi Airport’s new Terminal 5.
Related Products – Discover Equipment for ULD Handling
Explore related products that support every step of ULD handling in your terminal. From acceptance to storage and onward transfer, these solutions ensure efficiency, safety and smooth integration into your cargo flow.
Powered Roller Decks move ULDs automatically in racks and docks. A robust base for faster, safer and more efficient transfers.
Elevating Workstations bring ULDs to the perfect height. Ergonomic build-up and breakdown that protect staff and speed up flows.
Truck Docks connect lorries and terminals. With scissor lifts and roller decks, they make ULD loading and unloading ergonomic, fast and reliable.
Change ULD direction with full automation. Lödige Right-Angle Decks enable smooth 90° transfers using driven rollers and lateral wheels.
Transfer Vehicles travel on rails in terminal aisles, linking workstations, storage and cold zones. They move ULDs fast, precise and safely across levels.
Elevating Transfer Vehicles (ETV) run on rails in storage aisles. They lift and move ULDs safely in high-bay racks, maximising vertical space and throughput.
From Landside to Airside – Explore the Processes
Navigate through the key steps of air cargo handling and explore how our solutions support each process.
Optimise Your Cargo Flow with Turntables
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FAQs
Turntables are available for 5 ft, 10 ft, 15ft and 20 ft ULDs. Payload capacities range from 1,600 kg to 13,800 kg depending on the model.
No. All models operate at standard system height (508 mm) and can be installed directly on the floor.
Standard configurations allow for 90° and 180° rotation. Other angles are available on request depending on the system setup.
Safety includes disc brakes for ULD holding, position sensors, motor interlocks, and enclosed drive chains. Walkways are non-skid and removable for maintenance.
Yes. Manual fall-back allows both rotation and ULD movement after disengaging the drive system.
Rotation operates at up to 2.5 rpm. ULD transfer speed via the integrated roller deck is up to 18 m/min.
Yes. It connects with Lödige’s powered roller decks, right-angle decks, and automated storage systems.
Yes. All components are designed to meet IATA ULD Care and AHM 911 requirements.
Yes. The system height and modular design support easy retrofit in both manual and automated terminals.