Turning Frames

Safer, Quicker
Belt Change-outs
and Installs.

Belle Banne Belt Handling Equipment, a member of the Fenner Conveyors brand family, design and manufacture high-quality belt handling equipment to make installing, operating, maintaining and
de-commissioning your conveyor belts more effective and efficient.

Belt Widths up
to 2,400mm

Max Belt Pulling Force
of 80kN (8 tonnes)

Custom Sizes Available to Suit Customer
Requirements/Conveyor Structures.

Conveyor Belt Turning Frames

Belle Banne turning frames are a pivotal part of a successful belt change-out especially in locations where restricted geography is an issue. In the 8500m changeout pictured below, our turning frame design cut down a 120 hour job to just 68 hours.

The freedom and flexibility to redirect belts around cumbersome terrain and existing structures reduces situations where sites would otherwise have to use clumsy, unsafe and slow manual handling techniques to move belts.

We’ve drawn from over a decade of extensive experience at sites across Australia to evolve and finetune our design so it is safer, stronger and more versatile for a wider range of applications.

Engineered and built to outlast our turning frames are designed utilising computer modelling, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and a manufacturing process exceeding a multitude of rigorous standards:

AS3990 - Mechanical equipment – steelwork
AS1554.1 - Structural steel welding – welding of steel structures
AS/NZS 3000:2007 - Electrical installations (known as the Australia/New Zealand wiring rules)
AS2671 - Hydraulic fluid power - general requirements for systems
AS1252 - High strength steel bolts with associated nuts and washers for structural engineering

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Discover how our engineered hydraulic turning frames save time, boost safety, and deliver unmatched efficiency in complex belt change-outs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Conveyor Belt Turning Frame?

A conveyor belt turning frame is a specialised piece of belt handling equipment used to rotate conveyor belting during installation or maintenance. It allows the belt to be safely turned, typically by 90 or 180 degrees, without causing damage or excessive stress.

When are Turning Frames used?

Turning frames are commonly used during:

Conveyor belt installation
Belt changeouts
Belt relaying or repositioning

They are particularly useful when belt orientation needs to be adjusted before final installation onto the conveyor system.

What are the benefits of using a Turning Frame?

Turning frames provide several operational and safety benefits:

Controlled and safe rotation of heavy conveyor belts
Reduced risk of belt damage such as twisting or creasing
Improved efficiency during installation and maintenance
Reduced manual handling requirements

Can Turning Frames be customised for specific applications

Yes. Turning frames can be engineered to suit:

Belt specifications (width, thickness, construction)
Site layout and space constraints
Integration with other belt handling equipment
Operating environments, including mining and heavy industrial sites

How do Turning Frames integrate with other belt handling equipment?

Turning frames are typically used as part of a complete belt handling system and can be integrated with:

Belt winders
Belt clamps
Belt pullers
Flaking stations

This allows for a coordinated and efficient belt installation or maintenance process.

How do Turning Frames improve safety during belt handling?

Turning frames improve safety by:

Eliminating the need for manual belt rotation
Providing controlled handling of heavy belt sections
Reducing the risk of injury and equipment damage

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For less complex belt change-outs, we also have a range of belt handling equipment for hire.

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Turning Frames

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