Reel Handling Equipment – Vertical Spindle (Geared)

Manufactured to Customer Specifications
Stainless Steel Construction 304, 316/316L, Polished Finish options
Gearbox assisted rotation through 90°, 180° or 360°
Lift Capacity up to 300kg
UK Design and Manufacture
A wide range of industries including Food, Pharmaceutical, Medical and FMCG

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Features and Options

Full Bespoke Design Service to suit your specific requirements
Manual / Gearbox Assisted / Fully Motorised options
360° Rotation of load (Motorised units can have rotation angles set to customer specifications)
Reel core sizes 3” (76mm) or 6” (152mm) other bespoke core sizes available upon request
Lift Height up to 1850mm (bespoke options up to 3000mm)
IP Rating IP30C or IP65
Standard or Wide Straddle Legs
Electric Lift with variable speed control option for precise movements
Optional adjustable height stop positions for repetitive lifting operations
Optional Position control
Optional Powered Locomotion
Wheels - Non-marking anti-static
Front Wheels - Stainless Steel 50mm / 85mm pallet wheels (rocking pallet or swivel castor options)
Rear Wheels - Stainless Steel 125mm Swivel castors with safety foot guard and brake system 'stop-fix'
Lift mechanism - ball screw with direct drive DC motor
Interchangeable attachments
Digital Controls and Display with Remote Control or Joystick
Easy to manoeuvre with Small Footprint for narrow spaces
Ease of use, streamlined construction, and enhanced safety for end users
Flexible and Ergonomic design
CE and UKCA Compliant
Industries include Food, Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Medical, FMCG, Labelling & Printing, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Industrial & Warehouse

Safety Features

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

Electrics

Mains Power Input for charging - 100-240VAC
Batteries - 24-volt 36 Amp AGM gel dual batteries
Battery Capacity - 400 Lift and Lower cycles (C150), 300 Lift and Lower cycles (C300)
Charging Cycle - 4-5 hours to full charge
Battery Charger - 5 Amp digital Intelligent Charger with advanced battery monitoring
Battery Meter - LED Visual Display showing charging status
Electrical Safety - Emergency E-stop button
Electrical overload protection - Immediate stop securely holding load in place
Electrics - 24v Programmable controllers

Datasheets

Reel Lifting - Vertical Spindle Attachment - Geared Rotation

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Reel Handling Equipment – Vertical Spindle (Geared) Overview

Vertical Spindle (Geared) Reel Handling Equipment

The Vertical Spindle (Geared) attachment from Packline Materials Handling provides a safe and efficient solution for lifting, handling, and rotating reels or rolls of film, foil, paper, or packaging material. Designed to grip securely through the core of the reel, this versatile attachment is ideal for production and cleanroom environments where precision, hygiene, and reliability are essential.

Efficient Geared Rotation

The geared spindle enables smooth, controlled rotation of the reel through 90°, 180°, or 360°, allowing operators to easily reposition reels between horizontal and vertical orientations. The geared assist mechanism provides precise handling with minimal effort, improving both safety and productivity in reel changeover operations.

Strong, Hygienic, and Versatile Design

Available in a wide range of standard sizes and configurations, the Vertical Spindle (Geared) model offers a lifting capacity of up to 300kg. Constructed from high-grade stainless steel, it is ideally suited for pharmaceutical, food processing, and cleanroom applications where hygiene and corrosion resistance are critical.

Bespoke Design Service

For applications beyond the standard range, Packline offers a custom design service, creating tailored handling solutions to suit specific reel dimensions, materials, and operating environments. All attachments are fully interchangeable and can be easily fitted or removed from any Packline Compac Lifting Machine using the quick-release system.

Packline’s geared vertical spindle reel handling equipment delivers a reliable, ergonomic, and hygienic solution for lifting and rotating reels with precision — ensuring safe and efficient handling across a wide range of industries.