Logitrans Reel Rotator, Wrapover Support Legs, 500kg

From Danish manufacturer Logitrans, the Reel Rotator lifts, turns and positions reels of different sizes, up to a max weight of 500kg. It can handle vertical reels (eye to the sky) placed on the floor or a pallet, in addition to vertical and horizontal reels that are off the floor. Reels can be lifted from a vertical position and turned horizontally, and vice versa.

The Reel Rotator is perfect for reel handling in printing and packing applications, whenever rolls are loaded onto machines. The Reel Rotator can pick up a reel from the floor or pallet, lift and turn it 90 degrees, then load it onto the printing or packaging machine.

Reel diameters from Ø120 mm to Ø1270 mm can be lifted and turned. The gripping arms are fitted with rubber pads to provide maximum hold, but a gentle grip: no damage to reels and very smooth reel surfaces can also be handled.

Customise your Reel Rotator: this handler can be supplied with custom bespoke features to allow other items to be lifted, transported and handled (eg crates). Please contact us to discuss your application.

4 different Reel Rotator models are available, from fully manual (for light duty, occasional use) to fully powered (for medium-heavy duty use). On models with electric rotation, a touch screen digital controller is used to control the angle and speed of the required rotation.

LFRRM 1001: Manual Reel Rotator

• The tilt degree can be set for every 90° (with a locking system)
• Two lifting speeds: Normal and quick
• Two speeds for reel fastening
• Steering on both wheels

ELFRRM 1001: Semi Electric Reel Rotator

• Electric lifting and fastening, manual rotation and propulsion
• The tilt degree can be set for every 90° (with a locking system)
• Remote control for reel fastening/releasing
• Optional positioning valve (for precise and quiet positioning of the load)

ELFRRE 1001: Electric lifting, fastening & rotation, manual propulsion

SELFRRE Maxi 1003: Fully powered lifting, fastening, rotation & drive (no operator effort required)

• Programmable tilt degree and rotation speed
• Light indicator when reel is fastened
• Controlled rotation start/stop
• Remote controls for reel rotation and fastening/releasing
• Optional positioning valve (for precise and quiet positioning of the load)

Safety Features:

• None of the models can open the gripping arms by mistake
• The reels can only be released when placed on floor or pallet
• On models with electric rotation, it is only possible to rotate at lifting heights above 825 mm, so that the gripping arms cannot touch floor or legs

Digital Controller:

• Large display – easy to use, easy visual presentation, touch screen
• Possible to program e.g. several stops, turning angle, speed, rotation
• Log function, e.g. operational time, current consumption, number of operations, overload registration, battery status
• Shows error messages and actual position/turning angle

This Reel Rotator has wrapover support legs, and can lift reels from open pallets, via sides where bottom runners are not present. For rolls that are packed on closed pallets (with bottom runners) or for larger reels, a straddle Reel Rotator is also available.

Note: the Rotator is designed to lift vertical reels (eye to the sky) from/to a pallet. It cannot lift horizontal reels from/to a pallet (or any other platform), due to the location of the gripping arms when the reel is horizontal. If your application requires this, please see Reel Loader, which can be used in conjunction with the Reel Rotator (watch video).

All Logitrans equipment is built to excellent European standards and is backed up with a 2 year manufacturer's warrranty.