A company specialising in producing advanced printing and slitting processing lines approached Packline for a customised heavy-duty reel lifting solution. The client required a robust system capable of handling and transporting heavy paper reels used in their production processes.

The primary challenge was to develop a solution that could lift heavy paper reels horizontally from pallets and position them onto the unwind unit of the processing line. The client needed the lifter to handle reels weighing up to 490 kg (1080 lbs) with specific dimensions, including a reel diameter of 800 mm and a width of 1600 mm. Furthermore, the process required the reels to be lifted by their core using a horizontal mandrel.

Packline provided the Logitrans Heavy Duty Lifter, a tailored solution designed to meet the client’s stringent requirements. The lifter was engineered to efficiently and safely lift and transport the heavy paper reels horizontally from pallets to the processing machinery’s unwind unit.

The key features of this solution include:

Horizontal Lifting Mechanism: The lifter was designed to lift the reels by their core, maintaining a horizontal position throughout the operation. This was crucial for ensuring the reels could be smoothly and accurately positioned onto the unwind unit without any risk of damage or misalignment.

High Load Capacity: The Logitrans Heavy Duty Lifter has a maximum lift capacity of 490 kg (1080 lbs), meeting the client’s needs for handling large and heavy reels. Packline also offers higher-rated models on request, allowing for future scalability depending on the client’s evolving needs.

Customisation and Bespoke Design: The solution provided was backed by Packline’s full bespoke design service. This ensured that the lifter was not only suitable for the client’s current requirements but also adaptable for other lifting needs that may arise in the future. The customisation options available made it possible to tailor the lifter precisely to the client’s specifications.

The implementation of the Logitrans Heavy Duty Lifter provided the client with an efficient, reliable, and safe solution for handling heavy paper reels. The lifter’s ability to maintain the reels in a horizontal position during lifting and transport ensured seamless integration with the client’s existing processing lines. This solution not only met the immediate operational needs but also positioned the client to handle potential future demands with the option of upgrading to higher-capacity models.

Packline’s commitment to providing a bespoke, high-quality lifting solution reinforced the client’s production capabilities, contributing to improved efficiency and safety in their processing operations.