Reel Lift & Turner Handling Equipment

Reel Rotator with Straddle Support Legs: handling of heavy reels from all pallet types

When heavy reels (e.g. placed on closed Chep pallets) need to be transported, lifted and rotated, the Reel Rotator with straddle legs is the perfect choice. It can grip and place reels placed on all types of pallets. Compact and very manoeuvrable, it ensures ergonomically correct working conditions for operators. Available in manual, semi electric and fully powered versions, the Reel Rotator is designed for many different types of reel handling applications.

The reels are fixed with gripping arms & rubber-covered gripping pads, to achieve a firm hold, but with a gentle grip so there is no damage to reels. Reels with soft as well as hard and smooth surfaces can be handled.

A high focus is placed on safety: none of the models can open the gripping arms by mistake and the reels can only be released when placed on the floor or pallet. On models with electric rotation, it is only possible to rotate at lifting heights above 750 mm, so that the gripping arms cannot touch the floor or legs.

Technical Specification
Available in four models and can handle:

• Vertical reels placed on the floor or pallet (UK Chep, Euro and all other pallet types)


• Horizontal and vertical reels that are clear off the floor


• Trucks with manual rotation: tilt degree can be set for every 90 degrees (with a locking system).


• Trucks with electric rotation: programmable tilt degree.


• Reel capacity 500kg


• Can be adjusted for two-points or three-points of clamping


• We also offer custom bespoke equipment – please ask for details