New Electric Paper Roll & Coil Handler offers a 40,000 lb load capacity, allowing a single operator to move heavy paper rolls safely and efficiently without relying on cranes or forklifts.
Superlift South Inc. has introduced its new and improved range of roll-handling equipment for the paper industry, featuring the Electric Paper Roll & Coil Handler with a load capacity of up to 40,000 lb (approximately 18,144 kg).
Designed to simplify the movement of heavy paper rolls, the electric handler enables a single operator to pick up, transport and position large rolls directly at floor level. The walk-behind machine eliminates the need for overhead cranes or forklifts, helping paper mills and converting facilities improve material handling efficiency while reducing equipment dependency and operational delays.
Engineered for Safe and Damage-Free Roll Handling
The handler features adjustable positioning roll flaps that securely cradle paper rolls during transportation. Its tapered pallet roll forks are designed for precise positioning while minimising the risk of damage, including crushed cores and torn paper edges.
Built on a robust all-steel chassis, the machine incorporates a high-torque AC drive system, available in single or dual configurations, along with power steering, electric braking and a programmable Curtis controller.
Its compact operating design includes a lowered height of 4 inches and a raised height of 9 inches, with an overall width of 82.2 inches, fork width of 75.5 inches and turning radius of 85 inches.
The equipment is powered by either a 24-volt or 48-volt battery system and features 3 kW drive and 3 kW lift motors. It is available in both walk-behind and walkie-rider configurations to accommodate different operational requirements.
Designed Around the Challenges of the Paper Industry
Commenting on the product’s development, Gerry Erwin, President of Superlift South Inc., said:
“Anybody in paper knows a roll is two problems at once. It can weigh as much as a truck, and one careless lift can ruin it. We built this handler so one operator can pick a big roll up, cradle it, drive it where it belongs and set it down clean — no crane, no forklift, no crushed cores, no waiting. Forty thousand pounds, handled gently. That is the whole idea.”
With its high load capacity, controlled handling and operator-friendly design, Superlift’s improved Electric Paper Roll & Coil Handler offers paper manufacturers and converters an alternative approach to handling heavy rolls.
By eliminating dependence on overhead cranes and forklifts for suitable roll-handling operations, the equipment aims to streamline internal material movement, minimise product damage and support more efficient plant operations.
