Overview
Southworth container tilters position baskets, gaylords and other parts containers so operators can reach the contents without bending, stretching or reaching. Pan-style, roll-on and portable models are rated 2,000 or 4,000 lb and tilt up to 85°, and fixed-height tilters cover smaller or shallower containers. PRI supplies Southworth container access equipment for workstations and material handling areas.
Key Features
- Tilts containers up to 85°
- Pan-style, roll-on and portable tilters tilt loads up to 85°, so parts are within reach without bending or reaching into the container.
- 2,000 or 4,000 lb capacity
- Pan-style, roll-on and portable tilters come in 2,000 lb and 4,000 lb capacities.
- Loads with a hand pallet truck
- Pan-style and roll-on tilters have a 3/8" low height, so containers can be set directly on the tilter with a hand pallet truck or fork truck.
- Handles many container types
- Tilters take wire baskets, plastic containers and gaylords. The pan-style model accepts containers with leg reinforcing bars and oversized containers.
- Portable, battery-powered option
- Portable tilters run on 12 V DC power with a built-in charger (AC power available) and roll on casters between workstations.
- Control and loading options
- Units are furnished with push-button or foot-switch control. Pan-style tilters can also be built for side loading or corner tilting.
Product Line / Models
Southworth container tilter types and ratings:
- Pan-Style Container Tilters (ZTU-2 Pan, ZTU-4 Pan) – 2,000 or 4,000 lb, tilt up to 85°, 50" x 50" usable pan, 3/8" low height, 115/1/60 power. A 2,000 lb side-entry model has a 45" x 50" pan.
- Roll-On Container Tilters (ZTU-2, ZTU-4) – 2,000 or 4,000 lb, tilt up to 85°, 40" fork channels, 42" x 47" footprint, 3/8" low height, 115/1/60 power. Footswitch or hand pendant control.
- Portable Container Tilters, fork-over (PTU-2, PTU-4) – 2,000 or 4,000 lb, tilt up to 85°, 12 V DC with built-in charger, for containers with open under clearance.
- Portable Container Tilters, straddle (SPTU-2, SPTU-4) – 2,000 or 4,000 lb, tilt up to 85°, 12 V DC, for closed-bottom containers or containers with reinforcing bars.
- Fixed-Height Tilters (T1 to T6) – 1,000 to 6,000 lb, 30° or 45° tilt, 7.5" lowered height, platforms from 24" x 36" up to 72" x 48". Mount on the floor or a fixed-height base.
Applications & Benefits
- Parts in containers: Tilting the basket or container brings parts to the operator without bending, stretching or reaching.
- Workstation container access: Roll-on and pan-style tilters install at the workstation and are loaded in one step with a hand pallet truck or fork truck.
- Moving containers between stations: Portable tilters pick up staged containers, move them into position and tilt them for access.
- Manual sorting: Containers are tilted to an ergonomic unloading height so contents can be sorted by hand.
- Small or shallow containers: Fixed-height tilters suit containers that do not need vertical adjustment.
How to Choose the Right Southworth Container Tilter
- Start with the loaded container weight. Pan-style, roll-on and portable models are 2,000 or 4,000 lb; fixed-height tilters run 1,000 to 6,000 lb.
- Check the container bottom. Open under clearance suits fork-over models; closed bottoms or reinforcing bars need a straddle portable or a pan-style tilter.
- Decide between a stationary tilter at the workstation and a portable unit that moves containers between stations.
- Note how containers arrive (hand pallet truck or fork truck) and from which side. Pan-style tilters can be side-loading or corner-tilting.
- Match the tilt to the container: up to 85° on pan-style, roll-on and portable models, or 30° or 45° on fixed-height tilters.
- Confirm power and controls: 115/1/60 AC on stationary models, 12 V DC with charger on portables, push-button, pendant or foot-switch control.
Why Southworth Container Tilters Are Trusted
- Built for container access: Southworth's container access line positions baskets and other containers so parts are reachable without bending, stretching or reaching.
- One line, several styles: Portable, roll-on, pan-style and fixed-height tilters, plus lift and tilt tables, come from one manufacturer.
- Documented support: Southworth publishes owner's manuals, preventive maintenance guides and troubleshooting steps for its tilters.
Contact & Ordering
Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:
- Container type and dimensions
- Loaded container weight
- Open-bottom, closed-bottom or reinforcing bars
- Stationary or portable
- How containers are delivered (hand pallet truck or fork truck) and loading side
- Available power and control preference
- Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.
