Reel Lifting0 pages
Reel Lifting
Palamatic handling systems for reels
WHY CHOOSE PALAMATIC?
Reel/Roll handling poses many
problems. Every day thousands
of reels are taken off printing or
converting machines to be
stacked on pallets. At the other
end of the production line this
process is reversed. Reels can
spiral when picked from the core
using mechanical grippers and,
in many cases, the reel has to be
rewound. Occasionally this can
mean a totally wasted reel.
Damage to the edge of the reel
is widespread when badly
handled. As with all manual
handling of heavy loads the
operator cannot always protect
the product if dropped or
knocked against a work surface.
The Palamatic reel manipulating
systems solve both with specially
designed suction feet to cope
with varying diameters. Grip is
achieved across all the windings
which, when lifted prevents any
spiralling occuring. Because the
reel is now weightless the
operator can exercise more care
when manoeuvring it. With the
addition of manual or
pneumatically powered turning
systems, the reel can safely and
easily be turned through 90°.
The benefits of Palamatic lifters
include
All giving
you a low maintenance, high
efficiency system.
Vacuum Lifting
Manipulator
"