MRD Turning Rolls

Overview

MRD Turning Rolls are part of the MRD/MRI Series and are described as a cost-effective model that combines a reliable single-wheel drive with a stable centerline for consistent performance. Capacity ratings are up to 60,000 lbs. Drive configuration is single-wheel drive standard with optional dual-wheel drive, and the design is constant centerline. These turning rolls are described as welding turning rolls—mechanical rotation systems designed to maintain consistent speed and support across a wide range of cylindrical workpieces; the configuration typically includes powered wheels on one end and free-spinning idlers on the other. The equipment is used to support and smoothly rotate heavy workpieces during welding to eliminate manual repositioning, reduce weld defects, and create safer working conditions. Explicit welding applications mentioned include welding pressure vessels, assembling cylindrical tanks, and fabricating pipe structures, and the product is described as compatible with automated workflows and as able to be paired with welding positioners or manipulators to support tasks such as circumferential seam welding with speed and repeatability. Listed industry use cases include Oil & Gas (pressure vessel and pipeline welds), Shipbuilding (rotating propulsion components and fuel tanks), Construction (fabricating water towers, boilers, and silos), and Aerospace (fabricating water towers, boilers, and silos).