Below the Hook Roll Handling Attachments
For facilities that have existing cranes and hoists, there are a number of below the hook attachments that are specific to roll handling.
Factory Supply’s extensive line of Hoist Roll Handling Solution models come in both core gripping and cradle formats which give operators the ability to lift and turn a roll with ease so they can minimize injuries as well as material damage while boosting your productive capacity.
Choosing the correct system for your needs is based on a number of different usage, environmental, and capacity factors. Our wide variety of Hoist Roll Handling Solutions fall into three main categories:
- Drastic reduction in heavy/repetitive lifting
- Customized for your specific application, designed to work with your product(s)
- Reduction in workplace illness/injury claims, resulting in lower insurance costs
- Allows for diversity/adaptability on the job, more workers are now able to complete the task without physical limitations being an issue
- Our systems pay for themselves via productivity and efficiency increases
- Weight and capacity ranges are considered during the design process, our systems can handle multiple weights, textures and products without altering the system
- Designed to work in your specific facilities conditions, such as high heat, dust, humidity, moisture etc.
- Pulp and Paper
- Textile
- Packaging
- Pharmaceutical / Medical
- Food and Beverage
- Manufacturing
All of our Material Handling solutions either meet or exceed all applicable regulations which include; OSHA, ANSI and ASME B30.20.
Injury incident: Accident Report Detail
At 9:00 a.m. on November 10, 2018, an employee was using a hoist to lift a 12 inch wide roll of paper on a pallet and the hoist shaft came out of the roll. The employee fractured his ankle and leg when the roll tilted off the pallet and struck him. The employee also sustained soft tissue damage to his leg and ankle as well. The employee was hospitalized.
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Light Duty Below the hook attachments
Roll lifters designed for smaller rolls weighing from 0 lbs. to 500 lbs. These hoist based roll lifters come with options like modular design, integrated probe tooling for gripping rolls by their core, pneumatic or electric power and auto leveling. Different roll handling units have flexible designs which allow for units to be optimized for each individual product usage.
By lifting rolls by the core, roll handling units are able to keep valuable products protected from damage and lessen the risk of operator injury.
Hoist based roll lifters have a turning function, enabling operators to turn loads with minimal effort and no external power source.
Heavy Duty Below the hook attachments
Roll lifters designed for larger rolls weighing from 500 lbs. to 5000 lbs. These hoist based roll lifters come with options like modular design, integrated probe tooling for gripping rolls by their core, pneumatic or electric power and auto leveling. Different roll handling units have flexible designs which allow for units to be optimized for each individual product usage.
Super Duty Below the hook attachments
Roll lifters designed to lift rolls weighing 5000 lbs. plus. These hoist based roll lifters come with options like modular design, integrated probe tooling for gripping rolls by their core, pneumatic or electric power and auto leveling. Different roll handling units have flexible designs which allow for units to be optimized for each individual product usage.
By lifting rolls by the core, roll handling units are able to keep valuable products protected from damage and lessen the risk of operator injury.
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KEY FEATURES
Cost-effective solutions
Engineered for performance without compromising your budget.
Safety First
Reduces risk of injuries and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs).
Customized Systems
Tailored solutions designed to fit the unique needs of your workspace.
Workforce productivity
Improves efficiency and output across all workplace operations.
Employee engagement
Boosts satisfaction and involvement by providing safer & convenient equipment.
Compliance
Meets and exceeds all OSHA and ANSI standards for workplace safety.
Cost savings
Minimizes potential fines and lowers insurance premiums through safer practices.
Quality assurance
Enhances the overall quality and consistency of work performed.
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A local hospital commissioned Factory Supply to provide a cart mover system to help safely and efficiently move their linen carts throughout the facility. We provided them with a MasterMover Smart Mover SM100+ with a custom hitch designed specifically for linen carts.
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