Apparatus for the rotation of objects to allow inspection and/or treatment thereof

The apparatus 10 for the rotation of objects 20 includes at least two object holding devices 30. Each holding device 30 has holding means 35 for removably and fixably holding, on its outer surface, an object relative to the holding device and rotation assistance means 90. At least two cradles 40 receive a holding device each, and each cradle includes bearing means 110 for supporting each holding device. At least one of each cradle includes rotation means 70 and a drive belt 80. In use, the drive belt wraps at least partially around the rotation means and the rotation assistance means 90 of at least one of the holding devices for rotation of the object. The apparatus may include treatment equipment for welding, painting, grinding or inspecting the object in use. The apparatus may be used in a method of overlay welding onto the object.

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Patents:
GB 2,463,882

Inventor(s): VENN TOBY [GB]; COOK NEIL [GB]

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