Executive summary
A coil lifter and roller turning tool picks up a wrapped coil through its centre bore, lifts it clear of the floor, and rotates it from horizontal to vertical. The operator wheels the loaded tool across the floor, so a heavy coil moves between processes without a crane or extra crew. Coil weight, bore size and lift height are confirmed per project.
Table of Contents
- Why lift and turn coils
- What it does
- How it works: arm, jaws and column
- Cycle and control
- What the footage shows
- Typical configuration
- Selection checklist
- Operation and safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources and standards
Why lift and turn coils
Coils of strip, sheet, film and paper are heavy and awkward to orient. They arrive horizontal and often need to stand vertical for the next process, so every move risks a dropping coil or a strained crew.
The tool keeps the swing close to the floor and moves the coil under guided control, so a job that needs a crane and extra hands becomes a one-person turn and wheel. Lift height and reach are confirmed per project.
What it does
The tool is a mobile lifting and turning station for wrapped coils. A wheeled base carries a vertical column, and a gripping arm with expandable jaws enters the centre bore of the coil.
The arm lifts the coil, rotates it to the required orientation, and holds it while the tool is wheeled to the next position. Coil weight, bore size and lift height are confirmed per project.
How it works: arm, jaws and column
The gripping arm reaches out from the top of the column and is inserted into the centre bore of the coil. The jaws inside the arm expand to grip the bore, and the electric column then raises the coil clear of the floor.
The arm pivots to carry the load from horizontal to vertical, guided by a handwheel at the top of the arm. A push handle at the base lets the operator move and steer the loaded tool across the floor. Reach and travel are confirmed per project.
Cycle and control
The operator wheels the tool to the coil and inserts the arm into the centre bore. The jaws expand to grip, the electric lift raises the coil, and the arm turns the coil upright before the tool moves to the next position.
At the new position the coil is lowered and the jaws released. Guidance and steering are manual, while the lifting is done by the electric column. Cycle time is confirmed per project.
What the footage shows
Our footage shows an operator inserting the gripping arm into the centre bore of a film-wrapped coil. The jaws expand to grip the bore, the electric lift raises the coil clear of the floor, and the arm rotates the coil from horizontal to vertical.
The operator then wheels the loaded tool across the floor with the coil held vertical. It is a general demonstration, so your coil weight, bore size and lift height are confirmed with us per project.
Typical configuration
Figures below list functional design boundaries rather than numeric values, and are confirmed per project.
| Parameter | Typical range, confirmed per project |
|---|---|
| Product | film-wrapped coils handled through the centre bore |
| Grip | expandable jaws that enter the coil bore and hold it |
| Lift | electric column that raises and lowers the coil |
| Turn | gripping arm rotates the coil from horizontal to vertical |
| Move | wheeled base pushed and steered by the operator |
| Control | manual guidance with an electric lift switch on the handle |
| Access | floor, in coil storage or packing areas |
| Electrical supply | 380 V three phase 50 Hz, or 220 V single phase for light tools, selected per project |
Selection checklist
| Question | Confirm per project |
|---|---|
| Coil range | weight, bore size, outer diameter |
| Lift | height reach, column travel |
| Turn | rotation angle, arm reach |
| Control | lift switch position, steering |
| Site | floor surface, aisle width, clearance |
| Electrical supply | voltage, phase and frequency on site |
Operation and safety
Confirm the jaws grip the bore before lifting and keep people clear of the suspended coil. Wheel the tool only on a level floor with a clear path, and never stand under a lifted coil.
Lower the coil to a stable position before releasing the grip. Routine checks cover the column, the jaws and the wheels, per the machine manual.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What does this tool do? A: It lifts a coil through its centre bore, rotates the coil upright, and wheels it across the floor.
Q: How is the coil gripped? A: The gripping arm enters the bore, the jaws expand to grip the inside, and the load is then taken through the electric lift.
Q: Do we need a crane to use it? A: No, the lifting and turning are handled by the tool, and the operator wheels the loaded coil between positions.
Q: Can it turn a coil from horizontal to vertical? A: Yes, the arm rotates the coil through a quarter turn, and the angle is aligned to your handling when we confirm the layout.
Q: What does it suit? A: It suits wrapped coils of strip, sheet, film or paper that need lifting when their orientation must change.
Next step
- Email us at info@fhopepack.com with your coil weight and bore size.
- We send a lifting and turning proposal within 48 hours.
- We confirm the lift height and rotation angle for your coils.
Related reading
- Coil Lifter & Roller Lifting And Turning Tool
- Advanced Auto Aluminum Ingot Cross Strapping Machine
- Coil De-strapping Machine
- Side Sealing and Shrink Wrapping: Operation and Applications
- how to packaging a coil in horizontal by machine
- FHOPE packing machinery product lines
Sources and standards
- ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery, general principles for design and risk assessment
- EN 415-10:2014 Safety of packaging machines, general requirements
- EN ISO 13849-1:2023 Safety of machinery, safety-related parts of control systems
FHOPE coil lifter and roller turning tool demonstration video. Reviewed as a general demonstration; coil weight, bore size and lift height confirmed per project.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-12
