Industrial Roll Handling Equipment & Reel Handling Equipment

Handling heavy, awkward and cylindrical loads is a persistent logistical challenge across modern production environments. Manual handling of heavy rolls not only slows down production changeovers but also exposes operators to severe musculoskeletal risks and risks costly material damage. We design and manufacture roll and reel handling equipment for safely lifting, moving and positioning cylindrical loads in production, warehouse and commercial environments. Our UK-manufactured RL Series is built to handle rolls and reels of paper, film, foil, fabric, cable and carpet, with models and configurations available for loads up to 400kg SWL.

Why Choose Our Roll & Reel Handling Equipment?

Investing in purpose-built lifting and moving equipment offers measurable advantages for your workplace environment:

  • Speed Up Roll Changes: Minimise machine downtime. Our ergonomic designs allow operators to swap out heavy reels quickly and seamlessly, keeping your production lines moving.
  • Reduce Physical Strain and Injuries: Eliminate manual lifting risks. Our equipment is built to reduce worker fatigue and protect operators from long-term lifting injuries, helping you maintain a safer, healthier workplace.
  • Avoid Expensive Material Damage: Protect your stock. Precision handling prevents core deformation and crushing or tearing of delicate material edges during transit.
  • Improve Quality with Precision Handling: Achieve exact alignment. Smooth positioning features allow operators to align rolls with machine spindles or racks perfectly on the first attempt.
  • Increase Overall Workflow Efficiency: Optimise your floor operations. Move materials safely from delivery vehicles to storage, and straight onto your manufacturing lines with a single, streamlined solution.

High-Performance Features Built for Industry

Every piece of roll handling equipment we produce is built to withstand rigorous daily use in demanding commercial settings. Our RL Series features cutting-edge innovations engineered for superior usability:

Patented DuoPump™ Technology

Our lifters utilise our exclusive, patented twin-speed hydraulic innovation. DuoPump™ is intelligent, load-sensing technology that adapts instantly, delivering up to 6x faster lift speeds for lighter loads without compromising safety for heavy ones, without the need for heavy batteries of electrical equipment.

Precision Engineering & Manoeuvrability

Navigating confined spaces is made effortless thanks to precision ball-bearing castors that allow full rotation and swivel operation. For highly demanding tracking and positioning, our lifters can be fitted with fixed front rollers combined with a rear-steer configuration, giving operators unmatched control in narrow gangways.

Smooth, Damage-Free Unloading

Whether using our wide semi-circular cradles (scoops) for long rolls or our single central boom attachments for hollow cores, loading and unloading is effortless. Features like integrated transfer plates, support straps and quick-release safety latches ensure that reels slide smoothly onto machine spindles without manual forcing.

Choose the Right Reel Handling Equipment for Your Application

Different reels demand different handling methods. We offer a range of RL Series lifters to match the size, weight and access requirements of your operation.

For general reel lifting and unloading

The RL2 Reel Lifter is a heavy-duty 250kg model with a rolling boom system for safe loading from dollies or the floor, plus smooth unloading at the destination. It is well suited to controlled reel handling where stability and straightforward transfer are key.

For tight working areas

The RL2S Reel Lifter offers the same 250kg lifting capacity but is designed for tighter spaces, using full swivel castors for excellent manoeuvrability in confined work areas.

For deeper reels

The RL6 Deep Reel Lifter is designed for reels up to 720mm wide and provides stable rolling-boom handling for wider industrial reels.

For bespoke pallet-access or specialised handling

Where standard equipment is not enough, MJ Products can develop bespoke reel handling equipment around your exact requirements. A project for Butternut Box created a custom reel lifter for 800mm reels up to 300kg, lifted directly from pallets using a wide straddle trolley and a 400kg SWL design.

Case Studies

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Products

RL13 telescopic reel lifter, reel handling system, industrial reel lifting equipment

RL13 Telescopic Reel Lifter

Lifting Range

190-2585mm

Capacity

135kg

Min Core Diameter

70mm

Max Reel Width

300mm

Max Reel/Roll Diameter

650mm

RL12 Telescopic Roll Lifter

Lifting Range

90-2085mm

Capacity

200kg

Max Reel/Roll Diameter

400mm

RL11 Telescopic Roll Lifter

Lifting Range

90-2085mm

Capacity

200kg

Max Reel/Roll Diameter

700mm

RL10 telescopic reel lifter, extra long reach reel handler, adjustable industrial reel trolley

RL10 Telescopic Reel Lifter

Lifting Range

190-2585mm

Capacity

135kg

Min Core Diameter

70mm

Max Reel Width

590mm

Max Reel/Roll Diameter

650mm

RL9 Telescopic Long Roll Lifter

Lifting Range

90-2035mm

Capacity

200kg

Max Reel/Roll Diameter

350mm

RL8 pallet straddle reel lifter, pallet compatible reel trolley, wide base reel handler

RL8 Reel Lifter with Pallet Straddle

Lifting Range

190-1185mm

Capacity

400kg

Min Core Diameter

70mm

Max Reel Width

620mm

Max Reel/Roll Diameter

1500mm

RL7 Telescopic Roll Lifter

Lifting Range

75-1675mm

Capacity

120kg

Max Reel/Roll Diameter

320mm

RL6 deep reel lifter, wide reel handling trolley, industrial reel lifter, roll lifter

RL6 Deep Reel Lifter

Lifting Range

190-2185mm

Capacity

135kg

Min Core Diameter

70mm

Max Reel Width

720mm

Max Reel/Roll Diameter

650mm

RL5 Long Roll Lifter

Lifting Range

100-700mm

Capacity

400kg

Max Reel/Roll Diameter

600mm

RL4 telescopic reel lifter, reel handling trolley, industrial reel lifting system

RL4 Telescopic Reel Lifter

Lifting Range

185-1380mm

Capacity

135kg

Min Core Diameter

70mm

Max Reel Width

550mm

Max Reel/Roll Diameter

650mm

VanMate loading whacker into van

Customised VanMate solution for Openreach Civils

Lifting Range

Capacity

VanMate drum lifting kit Euro Car Parts

LKQ Euro Car Parts – VanMate – Portable delivery solution for oil drums

Lifting Range

Capacity

Dunelm – Innovation of efficient retail total handling solution

Lifting Range

Capacity

LKQ (Euro Car Parts) – Destacking of tall stacks of totes

Lifting Range

Capacity

Butternut Box Reel Lifter

Lifting Range

Capacity

TTP Labtech – Low Level Access Lifter

Lifting Range

Capacity

ABG International winch lifter

ABG International – Enhanced lifting for faster builds

Lifting Range

Capacity

What our clients say

The RL Series Reel & Roll Lifters have been a game changer for our operations. Handling cylindrical rolls of various materials, like paper and film, used to be a challenge, but these lifters have made the process incredibly efficient and safe. The semi-circular platform cradles the rolls perfectly, and the manoeuvrability through narrow doorways is a major benefit for our tight workspace.

The integrated transfer plate and support straps make it easy to load and unload rolls with minimal effort, saving us time and reducing strain on our team.

The quick-release latch on the boom is another standout feature, ensuring secure movement and smooth unloading. We couldn’t be happier with the performance of these lifters and the range of customisation options available to fit our needs.

Operations Manager
PrintTech Solutions

Patented DuoPump Lifting Technology

Uses our patented DuoPump technology for fast lifting of the load with an intuitive single pedal operation for lifting and lowering.

Lightweight, ergonomic and user-friendly
Various wheel and trolley configurations

Lifting ranges from 600mm to 2400mm

Capacities up to 400kg SWL

Standards

Our products are designed and manufactured in-house, using the latest manufacturing techniques, CE/UKCA Marked and rigorously tested to ensure compliance with all relevant standards.

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