Custom Roll Handling Equipment Designed for Your Industry
Our roll handling equipment is purpose-built to improve material handling safety and precision. Whether you’re lifting paper, film, foil, or textile rolls, our manual roll lifters, roll handlers and vertical roll lifters are engineered for adaptability. Torros specialises in bespoke roll handling solutions designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing processes.
Torros has two decades of roll handling. See some examples below.
Roll Cradle
Lift heavy rolls with ease
Simplify the handling of large, heavy rolls. It features a cradle-shaped support that securely holds cylindrical loads, allowing them to be lifted and transported without risk of damage or worker strain.
Roll Clamp Side Rotate
Lifts and rotates rolls sideways
Uses hydraulic arms to securely grip rolls. It lifts and rotates them sideways up to 180°, allowing precise placement while reducing manual handling and damage risk.
Roll Clamp Forward Rotate
Lifts and rotates rolls sideways
Utilises more curved attachments to grip the roll from above. Uses same rotation motion functionality as roll clamp side attached.
Roll Vertical Bed
Supports under the roll
Supports roll material underneath, allowing the roll to spin to its desired position.
Roll Single Arm
Supports through the roll inner tube
Lifts rolls with ease via the inner tube of the roll material. This allows for precise placement, and efficient handling in tight or limited spaces.
Roll Turner
Supports through the roll inner tube vertically
The central arm expands via the manual turning wheel, securing the roll material via the central tube. This allows the roll to be turned from vertical to horizontal and vice-versa with ease.
How Roll Handling Equipment Can Improve Productivity and Safety
- Enhanced Workplace Safety: Manual roll lifters reduce the need for heavy manual lifting, significantly lowering the risk of strain injuries and accidents caused by awkwardly positioned or oversized rolls.
- Increased Operational Efficiency: Roll handling equipment streamlines loading, unloading, and positioning, speeding up workflows and allowing staff to focus on higher-value tasks.
- Better Ergonomics: Designed to support heavy loads with minimal physical effort, roll lifters reduce repetitive strain and improve long-term working conditions for employees.
- Minimised Downtime: Efficient roll transfer systems reduce delays in production and material handling, leading to more consistent throughput and reduced machine idle time.
- Precision Handling: Manual and powered roll lifters allow for accurate, controlled movement and placement, reducing the risk of product damage or alignment errors.
- Adaptability for Multiple Applications: Roll handlers are customisable for different roll diameters, weights, and materials—ideal for industries such as packaging, printing, textiles, and manufacturing.
- Regulatory Compliance: Using appropriate roll handling equipment helps meet workplace safety regulations, particularly in sectors dealing with hazardous or heavy materials.
Manual vs Automated Roll Handling Equipment
Choosing the right roll handling equipment is essential for improving productivity, safety, and efficiency in industrial environments. At Torros, we offer both manual roll lifters and automated roll handling systems, each designed to meet specific operational needs.
Manual Roll Handling Equipment
Manual systems are ideal for smaller-scale operations or situations with variable roll sizes. Benefits include:
Flexibility: Easily adapt to different roll types, weights, and workflows.
Lower upfront cost: A cost-effective solution for low-volume operations.
Simplicity: Minimal training required, fewer maintenance demands.
Manual roll handling solutions still reduce physical strain compared to purely manual lifting, improving workplace safety while keeping operations simple.
Automated Roll Handling Systems
For high-volume, repetitive operations, automated roll handling provides significant advantages:
Increased Efficiency: Automated systems move and lift rolls faster, reducing cycle times and bottlenecks.
Enhanced Safety: Minimises manual handling, lowering the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
Consistency: Ensures precise handling, stacking, and positioning of rolls every time.
Integration: Can be incorporated into production lines for seamless material flow.
Automated systems such as Torros’ roll lifter machines and industrial roll handling equipment are engineered for durability, reliability, and ergonomic efficiency.
FAQ: Roll Handling Equipment
What types of rolls can your equipment handle?
Torros roll handling systems are designed to manage a wide range of materials including paper rolls, film reels, textile rolls, foil, and plastic or metal sheet rolls. Our machines can accommodate various diameters, weights, and core types.
Can you create bespoke roll handling solutions for my business?
Yes. We specialise in custom roll handling equipment built to meet your exact production and safety requirements. Whether you need vertical lifting, rotating, or side loading, our engineers will design a solution that integrates seamlessly with your workflow.
What industries benefit from roll lifters?
Our manual and powered roll lifters are used across printing, packaging, converting, textiles, food processing, and other industries where heavy or awkward rolls must be lifted, tilted, or moved with precision.
How do roll handlers improve safety and productivity?
By automating the lifting and handling process, roll lifters eliminate manual strain, reduce workplace injuries, and significantly improve operational speed. They allow for faster changeovers, less downtime, and more ergonomic workflows.
What types of roll handling equipment are available?
Manual lifters, automated roll handling systems, and roll turners designed to improve safety and efficiency.
What is a roll turner and how is it used?
A roll turner is a device that safely rotates heavy rolls for transport or processing, reducing manual handling risks.
Customer Case Study: Boosting Efficiency in a UK Packaging Plant
A mid-sized packaging manufacturer in Cambridgeshire faced daily bottlenecks caused by manually moving large paper rolls onto production machines. Torros developed a custom vertical roll lifter designed to safely raise and rotate 250kg rolls with minimal operator effort.
The results:
- 50% reduction in setup time between runs
- 100% compliance with updated HSE safety checks
- Improved morale among floor staff due to reduced physical strain
“We’ve used Torros for several projects now, and the roll lifter was a game-changer. Setup time dropped immediately, and we haven’t had a single injury since its introduction.”
— Operations Director, Cambridgeshire Packaging Ltd