Roll reel handling manipulator

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Roll handling manipulator can efficiently grips reels from the core, safety lifting them and rotating them with a simple push of a button. The electrical control the operator can always stay behind the lifter which makes reel handling safer and more efficient. Dropping a heavy reel could result in serious injury and damage the reel material. With an electric coregripper the risk of dropping the reel is eliminated completely.

This tool is both easy and effortless to use, allowing anyone to handle bulky and heavy reels. One push of a button ensures safe grip and effortless maneuvering of the reel, easily rotating from vertical to horizontal position. The lifter makes it easy to pick or place reels on high shelves. It is also ideal for loading reels onto machine axis. With a Quick Load feature you can also program the lifter to automatically stop at the exact right height where you need the reel.

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A reel handling manipulator (also known as a roll lifter, spool manipulator, or bobbin handler) is a specialized ergonomic lifting device designed to lift, move, rotate, and precisely position heavy and often delicate industrial reels, rolls, or spools of material.

These manipulators are essential in industries where rolls of film, paper, textile, or metal foil are frequently loaded onto or unloaded from production machines (like printing presses, slitters, or packaging equipment).

Reel handling manipulators are much more than simple hoists; they are designed for complex, precise maneuvers:

Zero-Gravity Lifting: They typically use pneumatic or electric servo systems (often rigid articulated arms) to perfectly counterbalance the reel’s weight, allowing the operator to guide the heavy load with minimal physical force.
Rotation and Tilting: A critical function is the ability to rotate the reel 90°—e.g., picking a reel stored vertically (core upright) from a pallet and tilting it horizontally to load it onto a machine shaft.
Precision Placement: They enable the operator to align the reel’s core precisely onto a machine shaft or mandrel, a task that requires millimeter accuracy.
Safety Assurance: They are equipped with safety circuits that prevent the reel from being dropped, even in the event of power or air pressure failure, protecting both the operator and the valuable material.