Reels and Rolls

Reel Handling Equipment

Packline Materials Handling specialises in the design and manufacture of high-quality reel and roll lifting equipment engineered to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency in your operations. Our versatile range includes options in both stainless steel—ideal for clean-room and food-grade environments—and painted mild steel, suited to general industrial applications.

Whether you’re handling film rolls, paper reels, foil, or other cylindrical materials, our equipment is built to meet the demands of a wide range of industries, including pharmaceutical, food processing, packaging, and manufacturing. With a broad selection of custom attachments—such as mandrel lifters, core grippers, and spindle lifting tools—we offer fully bespoke lifting solutions tailored to your specific load size, weight, and workflow requirements.

Engineered for ergonomic operation and compliance with health and safety regulations, our reel lifting systems help reduce manual handling risks while maximising operational efficiency.

Packline’s range of reel handling equipment is UK-designed and manufactured for quality assurance and reliability.

 

Stainless Steel Reel Handling

Packline’s stainless steel ‘Compac’ range of reel lifting equipment is expertly designed for high-care and clean-room environments. As a market leader in the UK and worldwide, this innovative range is a trusted choice for industries such as:

  • Food and Beverage
  • Dairy
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Medical
  • Chemical

The ‘Compac’ range stands out for its purpose-built compact framework, ergonomic handlebars, and optional remote control, which enhance manoeuvrability and ease of operation. Its incredibly small footprint makes the ‘Compac’ Reel and Roll Lifting Machine the ideal solution for narrow production lines and demanding lifting requirements, ensuring efficiency in even the most restricted spaces.

Lifting Reels & Rolls

Reel Trolleys and Dollies

At Packline, we offer a comprehensive range of trolleys, dollies, and work positioning frames specifically engineered for the lifting, transporting, and positioning of reels, rolls, pallets, crates, and other heavy loads. Designed to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual handling risks, our equipment supports a wide variety of industrial, food processing, pharmaceutical, and FMCG applications.

Key Features and Benefits:

  • Custom-built solutions designed to meet unique customer specifications
  • High-quality materials handling equipment for enhanced durability and safety
  • Versatile handling for reels, rolls, pallets, crates, and more
  • Trusted by industries including food, pharmaceutical, medical, and FMCG
  • UK-designed and manufactured for quality assurance
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Mild Steel Painted Reel Handling

Packline is the UK distributor for Logitrans lifting equipment, offering a comprehensive range of solutions to meet diverse material handling needs.

The stacker truck range can be customized with Packline’s bespoke attachments, making it ideal for roll and drum handling applications. Whether you need reliable equipment for general use or specialized tasks, the Logitrans range delivers superior performance and flexibility.

The Logitrans range includes:

  • Stacker trucks
  • High-lift Scissor pallet trucks
  • Standard pallet trucks
  • Stainless steel models for hygienic environments
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Bespoke Design Services

At Packline, we design and manufacture bespoke stainless steel reel handling equipment, providing tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of our customers. Whether developing innovative new concepts or customising our extensive range of existing handling equipment, we focus on enhancing safety, efficiency, and reliability in your operations.

Our stainless steel equipment is designed with durability and hygiene in mind, making it ideal for industries such as food production, pharmaceutical, and clean-room environments. With a commitment to precision engineering and customer collaboration, Packline ensures every solution is optimised for your unique reel handling challenges.

Explore how our expertise in stainless steel reel handling can support your business needs.

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  • Improves Workplace Safety
    Minimises the risk of manual handling injuries by safely lifting, rotating, and transporting heavy or awkward reels and rolls.
  • Increases Operational Efficiency
    Speeds up loading, unloading, and positioning processes, helping you maintain consistent production throughput.
  • Handles a Wide Range of Materials
    Suitable for lifting film reels, foil, paper, plastic, textile reels, and more in diverse industries including packaging, printing, and converting.
  • 360° Rotation and Tilting Functions
    Many models offer controlled rotation, core gripping, or vertical-to-horizontal tilting for flexible integration with production lines.
  • Reduces Operator Fatigue
    Ergonomically designed systems reduce strain on workers, especially during repetitive lifting or loading tasks.
  • Supports Cleanroom and Hygienic Applications
    Stainless steel options available for food, pharmaceutical, and clean-room environments.
  • Custom Solutions for Core and Shaft Types
    Designed to grip reels via the core (ID) or the outer diameter (OD), with custom attachments for your specific reel dimensions.
  • Manufactured in the UK
    Engineered in Britain to ensure high-quality construction, reliability, and compliance with UK safety standards.
  • Compatible with Existing Machinery
    Easily integrates with converting equipment, packaging machines, slitting lines, and unwind/rewind stations.
  • Minimises Product Damage and Waste
    Precision handling reduces the risk of dropping, crushing, or damaging expensive materials during transit or setup.
  • Lifting and Loading Reels onto Production Machinery
    Easily position reels onto converting lines, slitting machines, or packaging systems with minimal manual effort.
  • Rotating Reels from Vertical to Horizontal Orientation (and vice versa)
    Ideal for applications where reels need to be reoriented before processing or transport.
  • Core Gripping and Outer Diameter Gripping for Precise Handling
    Suitable for reels of various sizes and materials, using core or external gripping methods based on your process needs.
  • Transporting Heavy Reels Across Factory Floors
    Mobile reel lifting units allow for safe and efficient movement of reels between storage, workstations, and machinery.
  • Unwinding and Rewinding Operations
    Supports loading reels for unwinding during slitting, laminating, or printing tasks.
  • Handling Film, Foil, Paper, Textile, and Plastic Reels
    Common in industries including packaging, print and media, textiles, food production, and pharmaceuticals.
  • Cleanroom-Compatible Handling for Hygienic Environments
    Stainless steel reel lifters are ideal for food, medical, and cleanroom manufacturing processes.
  • Supporting Maintenance and Reel Changeover Tasks
    Speeds up changeovers and reduces downtime by allowing safe, precise reel handling during setup and maintenance.
  • Warehouse Storage and Racking Assistance
    Lift and place reels onto racking or pallet storage without manual lifting or forklifts.
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UK Manufacture & Design

Packline Materials Handling has been designing and manufacturing lifting and handling equipment in Poole, Dorset in the UK since 1993.
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Bespoke Design services

The company’s in-house design facility and workshop enables high quality and effective solutions to be realised within short lead times.
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