Logitrans RL-500 Reel Lifter

Quick Specs
♦ Model: RL-500, manual reel lifter
♦ Capacity: 1,100 pounds
♦ Reel Diameter: Up to 50"
♦ Reel Width: Up to 20.5"
♦ Lifting Height: 31.5" (forks rise from 9.8" lowered to 41.3" raised)
♦ Fork Span: Adjustable, 3.9" to 20.5"
♦ Fork Length: 25.6"
♦ Overall Size: 44.3" long x 28.3" wide x 46" tall
♦ Width Between Legs: 21.7"
♦ Weight: 203 pounds
♦ Operation: Manual lift, manual push
♦ Lowering Control: Flow valve with factory-set maximum lowering speed
♦ Brake: Foot brake standard

Why Use This Product
Loading a reel into a printing press, packaging line or unwind stand means working in tight space around and under the machine, and setting the reel down gently enough not to crush the edge of the paper or film. A forklift can’t get there, and lifting by hand isn’t an option at 1,100 pounds. The RL-500 is a compact, manual reel lifter built for that last step. The reel rides on its own machine shaft, the narrow legs slip under the machine, and a flow valve lowers the reel into place at a controlled speed no matter how quickly the operator opens the valve.

Key Features Explained
♦ Reel rides on its own shaft: The axle that holds the reel in the production machine also carries it on the lifter, so the reel arrives on its shaft and drops straight into position in the machine.
♦ Controlled lowering via flow valve: Maximum lowering speed is set at the factory, so the reel sets down gently every time regardless of operator technique, protecting paper, film and foil edges.
♦ Narrow, short legs for machine access: With 21.7" between the legs and a steering wheel that turns through 200 degrees, the lifter can take the reel the last steps into the machine where a pallet truck can’t fit.
♦ Adjustable forks: A flexible locking system sets the forks anywhere from 3.9" to 20.5" apart to match the reel.
♦ No powered-truck certification: With manual lift and manual push, the RL-500 isn’t a powered industrial truck under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, so there’s no operator certification program or battery charging to manage. Operators should still be trained on safe use.

Best-Fit Use Cases
♦ Loading paper rolls into printing presses with tight clearance under the unwind
♦ Positioning film, foil and label stock in packaging and converting lines
♦ Placing cylinders and rollers into production machines
♦ Moving reels from storage to the line, paired with a Logitrans Reel Rotator

Ready to Order
Check that your largest reel is within 50" in diameter, 20.5" wide and 1,100 pounds, and that the reel’s machine shaft is ready to ride on the forks. If reels arrive on end and need to be turned before loading, pair the RL-500 with a Logitrans Reel Rotator, which turns the reel and sets it onto the lifter. Logitrans also offers tailor-made versions for reels outside these limits. Call 866-333-0728 and we’ll help you match it to your reels.

Is the RL-500 Enough for Your Reels?
If you only need to lift a reel and place it on a machine shaft, the RL-500 does the job at about a tenth of the price of a reel rotator. If the reel has to be turned from vertical to horizontal, you need a rotator. Our buying guide explains when the RL-500 is enough and how to size any reel handler to your heaviest reel.

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