Case Study: Roll & Reel Handling with Assisted Lifting and Positioning

HB Torque's application portfolio includes roll-material handling installations using industrial manipulators to assist lifting, transfer and positioning of cylindrical loads in production workstations.

Application overview

Roll and reel handling is not only a lifting task. The workpiece may need to be picked from one orientation, moved through a defined path and positioned at the next process point.

The handling challenge

The engineering configuration depends on the actual roll diameter, width, core dimensions, weight, pickup orientation, destination orientation and available workspace.

Solution approach

An assisted industrial manipulator can support the roll during transfer while a purpose-designed gripping or supporting end-effector controls the workpiece. The system is configured around the actual roll and production process.

Engineering inputs for selection

For application review, provide roll weight, outside diameter, width, core diameter, pickup and placement orientation, required lifting height, working radius and workstation photos or drawings.

Related handling solutions

Roll Handling Solutions · Industrial Manipulators · Roll & Reel Handling Industrial Manipulator

Request an engineering concept

Send HB Torque your roll dimensions and handling process for application review and an end-effector concept.