Project Background
A Shanghai flagship auto showroom wanted to present its new electric vehicle line with a rotating display platform, allowing visitors to view the vehicle from every angle without moving around it. The turntable needed to blend into a polished showroom floor, operate quietly during events, and support frequent product-change rotations.
Challenges
- Aesthetic integration: The platform had to look premium and match a high-end showroom interior, not an industrial installation
- Noise control: Events and walk-ins happen daily, so drive noise had to stay below showroom background levels
- Flexible use: Staff needed to rotate vehicles for product launches, photography, and daily display changes
- Fast delivery: The showroom had a fixed opening date with a short installation window
Solution
GP LIFT engineered a 5.5m Car Display Turntable tailored for indoor showroom use:
- Platform diameter: 5.5m, floor-mounted with low-profile surface finish
- Load capacity: 3 tons, suitable for sedans and electric SUVs
- Drive system: Low-noise planetary gear motor with smooth acceleration and deceleration
- Rotation: 360° continuous rotation, forward and reverse, with adjustable speed
- Control: Wireless remote plus wall-mounted panel with safety stop
Custom Features
- Bespoke surface finish matching the showroom’s polished concrete aesthetic
- Integrated LED under-glow for evening product presentations
- Anti-slip entry edge and load-sensing overload protection
- Quick-release alignment guides for fast vehicle positioning
Results
The turntable has been in daily operation since opening:
- Product presentation time per vehicle reduced to under a minute for full rotation
- Silent operation confirmed during recorded showroom events
- Zero maintenance issues in the first months of continuous use
- Short local lead time and on-site commissioning met the showroom’s opening deadline
“The turntable is now the centerpiece of our showroom. Customers love watching the car rotate during launches, and it was delivered exactly on schedule.” — Showroom Director, Shanghai Flagship Showroom