roll and reel lifters

Reel Handling Equipment – Vertical Spindle (Motorised)

  • Manufactured to Customer Specifications
  • Stainless Steel Construction 304, 316/316L, Polished Finish options
  • Fully Motorised with Powered Grip and Rotation
  • 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
  • Adjustable electronic torque control for clamp functions and Powered Vertical Spindle Grip
  • 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’
  • Easy to manoeuvre with Small Footprint for narrow spaces
  • Lift mechanism - ball screw with direct drive DC motor
  • Interchangeable attachments
  • Digital Controls and Display with Remote Control or Joystick
  • 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, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Labelling & Printing, 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

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Reel Handling Equipment – Vertical Spindle (Motorised) Overview

Vertical Spindle (Motorised) Reel Handling Equipment

The Vertical Spindle (Motorised) attachment from Packline Materials Handling provides a fully powered solution for lifting, rotating, and positioning reels with maximum precision and operator safety. Designed for efficiency and ease of use, this innovative attachment allows reels to be lifted or lowered, and rotated between vertical and horizontal orientations, using a simple handheld pendant control.

Precision Control and Safe Handling

All movements — lift, lower, rotate, grip, and release — are fully motorised and can be operated simultaneously for smooth, efficient reel handling. The powered core grip ensures that reels are held securely during operation, while the built-in torque limiter prevents over- or under-tightening, protecting both the reel core and the equipment.

Strong, Hygienic Construction

Manufactured from stainless steel, the Vertical Spindle (Motorised) is ideal for cleanroom, food processing, and pharmaceutical environments, where hygiene, durability, and corrosion resistance are essential. Its robust design delivers high load capacity, strength, and long-term wear resistance.

Custom-Built for Your Application

Packline offers a bespoke design service, ensuring each reel handling attachment is tailored to suit specific reel sizes, materials, and production environments. All attachments are interchangeable and can be easily fitted or removed from any Packline Compac Lifting Machine with the quick-release system.

Technical Specification

  • Lifting capacity: 300kg (661lbs) standard
  • Larger capacities and wider reel options: available on request
  • Construction: Stainless steel
  • Applications: Pharmaceutical, food, and cleanroom environments

Packline’s motorised vertical spindle lifters provide a reliable, ergonomic, and hygienic solution for handling heavy or awkward reels safely and efficiently — the perfect choice for modern production environments.

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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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