Floor Level Pallet Turntables
Floor Level Pallet Turntables for Ergonomic Material Handling
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is a floor level pallet turntable?
A floor level pallet turntable is a rotating platform that sits at floor level so a loaded pallet can be placed on it with a pallet jack and then turned to bring any side of the load to the operator. It rotates but does not lift, which is what separates it from a lift table with a rotating top. CustomMHS carries floor level pallet turntables from Presto-Lifts and Bishamon, backed by each manufacturer's warranty.
Why rotate the pallet instead of walking around it?
Reaching the far side of a pallet means either stepping around it or twisting to reach across, and both happen dozens of times over a single load. Walking adds steps that accumulate across a shift, while reaching across a pallet puts the operator in the twisted, extended posture where back strain concentrates. Turning the load instead keeps the worker in one position with the work face directly in front of them.
What models and capacities are available?
Three models cover the range. The Presto-Lifts LPT Floor Level Pallet Turntable handles 4,000 pounds in a fixed position. The Presto-Lifts RFT is a portable version at the same 4,000 pound rating, built to be repositioned between work areas. The Bishamon Floor Mount Turntable, Model Floor TT, carries the highest capacity at 4,500 pounds and installs permanently into the floor.
Should I choose portable or floor-mounted?
Decide based on whether the rotation point moves. A floor-mounted unit like the Bishamon Floor TT belongs at a fixed, high-use station where the same task repeats in the same place, and permanent installation gives the most stable setup. The Presto-Lifts RFT makes sense when one turntable has to serve several areas, such as a production line that runs different jobs in different cells, since you get the same capability without buying a unit for every station.
How do floor level pallet turntables help your facility?
The main gain is removing the walking and twisting from pallet-based work. At packaging stations, an operator can wrap, label, or load all four faces of a pallet from one standing position rather than circling it repeatedly, which shortens the cycle and keeps posture consistent. Floor level placement also means a pallet jack sets the load down directly with no lifting step and no forklift needed at the station. In distribution centers, that combination cuts both the steps taken per pallet and the awkward cross-body reaches that build up strain over a full shift.