Reel & Roll Handling An assisting reel and roll handling system


production line, handling plastic and paper products, utilising 76mm, 152mm and 154mm spools. Safety is the number one priority, so confidence in the reliability of the lifting equipment is essential. Developed specifically


to suit operators lifting coils, the company says: “The equipment is ergonomic, easy to operate and move around and well- engineered. Operators will be the first to tell you if they don’t like


“No-one came close to Dotec!” A direct quote from the technical department of a major converting company following a thorough investigation, and the subsequent installation of four customised Dotec RH140 and two RH90 material handling systems, all complete with overhead rail systems. This comment followed a review of all


available suitable equipment, after the decision was made to improve reliability and maintain operator security by replacing under-performing existing systems. The new Dotec systems are on a


something, but no negative comments have been received since the Dotec equipment was installed.” Marketed under the name Lift Assist,


Dotec’s roll and reel handling range is one of the widest on the market and includes rotary action and single action handlers, both having a capacity of 50 – 250kg. The RH140 was specifically designed for the flexible packaging, labelling and nonwoven markets, providing efficient and multi-functional roll handling up to 140kg, as well as


New roll clamprange improves paper handling technique T


he paper industry is an intense, fast- moving environment with little


downtime, with operations running 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are numerous steps in producing


paper, including pulping, manufacturing and converting. It is then distributed and finally recycled. Each step of the process involves activities handling material, where raw materials, paper, other paper products and waste paper have to be moved, stored, loaded or unloaded.


RE-DESIGN To ensure this material handling operation is as productive as possible, KAUP has re- designed its rotating roll clamp range T458B. This range is available in the UK through attachment manufacturer and KAUP distributor B&B Attachments. During the design process, several areas


were thoroughly studied and revised to ensure that the new range is as safe, durable and easy to use as possible. Modifications include an optimised


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clamping arm kinematics, achieved by re- positioning the pivot point of the clamp arms. This has changed the arm contour of the T458B, which is now considerably thinner compared to the previous model. The clamping force is equally distributed, with a stronger arm connection and newly retained contact pads added. Contact pad options are available to suit your handling


having applications in slitting, rewinding, converting, printing and packaging processes. The RH90 is a rotary action handler that lifts, tilts and places rolls at a speed to match high-speed slitters. Known as the ‘Friendly Lift Assist’ the


learning curve for both is short and the equipment has been shown to reduce roll damage, that can often be caused during manual processes, thus bringing about cost savings as well as higher efficiency by speeding up the process. www.jarshire.co.uk


needs and ensure loads are carried safely and securely. The contact pads can be split so that rolls with different diameters can be carried at the same time.


THE IMPACT OF THE UPGRADE The solid and slim arm design enables the clamps to pick up a roll without disturbing neighbouring stacks. The contact pads are shaped at the front and the short clamp arms can be adjusted when the clamp is rotated to 45-degrees. This enables the clamp to handle rolls of varying diameters and ensures that the load is always centred.


B&B ATTACHMENTS Established over 35 years ago, B&B Attachments offer one of the largest ranges of products from a single source. With customers throughout the UK and Europe, B&B continues to build on its reputation, offering one of the most comprehensive aftercare services available in the attachment field. www.kaup.de


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