Paper Roll Handling

Lifting and moving heavy loads is part of everyday life in the manufacturing industry and in logistics. For the new coating facility of a label manufacturer, the perfect conveyor technology solution was developed – covering goods receiving, goods dispatch, and the unpacking station.

In this specific situation, the paper rolls required for manufacturing and coating various types of labels can only be delivered in a vertical position. For internal material flow, however, they need to be transported horizontally on an automated guided vehicle (AGV). At first glance, the task appears simple: tilt the upright roll for processing, then return it to a vertical position for outbound delivery.

The real challenge: the paper rolls weigh up to 4.5 tons and have a maximum diameter of 1,550 millimetres and a length of up to 2 metres. Each roll must be safely rotated and reliably transported. What makes handling even more difficult is the restricted installation space and limited height. For a project with such complex requirements, there is no standard solution. Unlike other providers on the market, ALFATEC offers maximum added value: complete conveyor technology for gripping, rotating, lifting, and transferring – all from a single source.