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Handling reels safely in the production process R


equipment solutions to support the many applications. Reels are found across most


packaging, wrapping materials and then to reels which are specific to an industry such as commercial printing, textile reels and cable spools. When identifying the right solution


to improve safety during lifting, moving or changing reels, there are a number of critical factors to consider. Established materials handling manufacturer Advanced Handling recommends reviewing each stage of the production process, the weight of the reels and whether the reel requires lifting from the outside or at its core. The frequency of the process is also a critical factor as this has an influential impact on the operational specifications required. For reels weighing up to 225kg


which require mobility across different processing locations, a lightweight solution comes from the Advanced Handling PRONOMIC lifting trolley. The PRONOMIC Lift&Drive models are built with flexibility throughout their design, with a number of configurations and accessory options. In applications where the reel requires lifting horizontally from the front or side the PRONOMIC V Block fixes on a battery operated platform and can be fixed or adjusted to rotate from front to side.


side loading of reels are available as PRONOMIC Product Manager, Rebecca Dilloway-Jones explains; “Our customers over the years have approached us with a mix of reel handling requirements, and many are very specific to their application. With the PRONOMIC lifters we’re able to offer a range of tooling from booms, roller platforms to more sophisticated technology from the Expand&Turn and Squeeze&Turn attachments.”


repetitive handling of reels, for example at the end of production lines, the use of overhead lifting equipment provides an ergonomic alternative. Options include a floor or wall mounted crane or a complete installed overhead rail system. The Movomech Mechline has tooling options for reel handling using a pneumatic core gripper, gripping and releasing at the touch of a button, allowing the operator to lift and move to the next position all with a smooth and weightless action. For reels over 225kg, Advanced


Handling have onsite facilities to deliver alternative solutions including their award winning Voyager range of stackers which can handle loads up to 1000kg. Lifting trolleys, overhead rail


For applications which require both


vertical and horizontal reel lifting, the PRONOMIC Squeeze&Turn and the Expand&Turn tools offer smooth and accurate manipulation including 360 degree rotation. The Squeeze&Turn tooling clamps around the outside of the reel, whereas the Expand&Turn is pneumatically operated and grips from within the core. Both are controlled by a joystick on the lifting trolley frame.


systems and many other lifting equipment solutions are proven to reduce manual handling injuries caused by the long term effects of strain from heavy loads, reaching, bending and repetitive lifting. Lasting benefits come from investing in lifting equipment which is designed to support specific processes and tasks, over choosing fast, off the shelf solutions. Advanced Handling is an


established manufacturer and supplier of materials handling lifting equipment and manual handling aids, designed to support businesses


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improve safety and create efficient production processes. Advanced Handling has been manufacturing lifting solutions since 1977 and has capabilities across their range of static scissor lifts and mezzanine goods lifts to handle loads up to 10 tonnes.


Visit us at the PPMA Show Stand H51 Advanced Handling Ltd enter 803


Tel: 01778 345365 Web: www.advancedhandling.co.uk


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