Stainless Steel Reel Handling

Safe, Hygienic, and Custom-Built Reel Handling Solutions
Engineered in stainless steel for cleanroom and industrial environments – built to lift smarter, safer, and more efficiently.

• Hygienic Stainless-Steel Construction – Ideal for cleanroom, pharmaceutical, and food-grade environments with full washdown compatibility.
• Custom-Built Solutions – Tailored lifting systems designed to suit your exact reel or roll dimensions, weights, and handling requirements.
• Wide Range of Attachments – Core grippers, mandrel lifters, spindle lifts, and more to handle film, foil, paper, and packaging reels safely and efficiently.
• Ergonomic and Safe Operation – Designed to reduce manual handling risks and improve operator comfort, reducing workplace injuries.
• Compatible with Various Industries – Trusted by companies in food, pharmaceutical, chemical, packaging, printing, and manufacturing sectors.
• UK Design and Manufacture – Precision-engineered lifting solutions made in the UK, ensuring quality, reliability, and fast turnaround times.
• Manual and Powered Options – Choose from a range of manual, semi-electric, and fully powered lifting systems to match your process needs.
• Durable and Corrosion-Resistant – Built to withstand harsh environments and continuous use with minimal maintenance.
• Compact, Space-Saving Designs – Perfect for use in restricted production areas or narrow aisles without compromising on performance.
• Proven Track Record – Over 25 years of experience delivering safe, efficient, and compliant reel handling solutions worldwide.

Ready to Improve Your Reel Handling Process?
Contact Packline today to discuss your specific requirements and discover how our custom-built stainless steel reel lifting equipment can transform your operations.

Ideally suited for clean room environments, the Stainless Steel Compac range of Reel and Roll Handling Equipment from Packline, is popular both here and worldwide, proving to be a winner with customers operating in the following industries:-

• Food and Drinks
• Dairy
• Pharmaceutical
• Medical
• Chemical

The purpose-designed compact framework, positioning of handlebars and addition of an optional joystick control and remote control device provide improved manoeuvrability and ease of use for the operator. The incredibly small footprint makes the Compac Lifting Machine highly manoeuvrable and a natural choice for today’s narrow production lines and demanding lifting requirements.

Taking account of the latest UK health and safety standards and EU directives, additional safety features have been incorporated to further protect operating personnel and satisfy the increasing demands of insurance companies.

Safety Features include:-

• Safety two-button function prevents the operator from inadvertently dropping the load.
• Emergency Stop Button.
• Overload limit – prevents exceeding SWL and accidental damage.
• Electro-mechanical brake holds load at required height in case of power failure.
• Rear swivel castors with safety foot guard and brake.

Designed to lift, transport and position loads, the Compac has been the name associated with top quality, reliable, stainless steel lifters for many years; and the latest model, the Mk5.1 has been developed following extensive market research into the lifting and handling needs of today’s modern production environment.

The Compac is flexible in design, ergonomic, operator friendly, easy to use, and, with its range of features and functionality it meets the needs of today’s lifting requirements.

Primarily manufactured from stainless steel, the Mk5.1 Compac is ideal for industries where hygiene and resistance to chemicals is of paramount importance including Food and Dairy, Medical, Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics.

With a small footprint and easy operation, the Compac can be used in the confined work spaces and narrow production lines found in many of today’s modern manufacturing environments.

Available in two standard models with maximum lifting capacities of 150kg, and 300kg, along with a variety of frame configurations and a comprehensive range of interchangeable attachments, the Compac is an ideal choice for most lifting applications. A full design and manufacture bespoke service is also available.

Engineered and tested to our own exacting quality standards, the Compac has been designed to provide a low maintenance, reliable and robust machine that has been built to last.

The Compac Lifting Machine is designed and manufactured in the UK. Considering operator safety at all times, the Compac has been designed to meet the latest international Health & Safety directives, CE and UKCA approved with supporting risk assessment, technical files and documentation.