Executive summary Our electric clamper pallet changer is a battery-driven truck that drives up to a load, clamps it, lifts it off its pallet and sets it on a new one. On our Plus A model the lifting and upending capacity is 1,000 kg, enough for a typical paper roll, and one battery charge runs about 6 hours.
Table of Contents
- Why a mobile changer suits paper rolls
- How the clamp exchange works
- Plus A specifications
- Clamper or side press: which to choose
- Worked example: travel time and a battery shift
- Selection checklist: what to send us
- Safety: EN 415-10 and ISO 3691-1
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
Why a mobile changer suits paper rolls
A paper roll that arrives on a broken, wet or wrong-size pallet has to move to a new pallet before it goes into storage or onto a truck. Re-stacking by hand is not an option for a roll, and a stationary changer means bringing every roll to one spot.
A mobile changer goes to the roll instead, as our mobile pallet changer for limited space does in tight aisles. It needs no fixed installation, works in any aisle wide enough for it, and runs from its own battery.
How the clamp exchange works
- The operator drives the changer to the roll; it does not need the pallet turned to line up.
- The clamp arms close on the roll, and the clamping is quick so the roll is held before lifting.
- The forks lift the roll clear of the old pallet.
- The changer moves the roll to the new pallet, sets it down and releases.
- Where the load must be turned, the Plus A can rotate it 180° to make the change easier.
Plus A specifications
These are the values for our Plus A (FPFZ-M01); the final configuration is set per project.
| Item | Plus A |
|---|---|
| Lifting and upending capacity | 1,000 kg |
| Maximum loading (parameter table) | 1,500 kg |
| Lifting height | 1.6 m |
| Fork arm size | 1,100 × 165 × 50 mm |
| Fork arm opening range | 1,400 mm |
| Machine length / width | 2,250 / 850 mm |
| Wheel distance | 520 mm |
| Turning radius | 1,250 mm |
| Travel speed, unloaded / loaded | 5 / 4 km/h |
| Gradeability | 10% |
| Lifting / driving motor | 2.2 / 1.2 kW |
| Battery running time | about 6 hours per charge |
| Machine weight | 1,200 kg |
The clamper closes quickly, and the turning speed is adjustable. Our Plus A is rated 1,000 kg for lifting and upending, with 1,500 kg as its maximum loading. Plan on 1,000 kg whenever the load is clamped or turned; we confirm the rating for your roll size and straight lifts per project.
Clamper or side press: which to choose
| Plus A clamper | Side Press model | |
|---|---|---|
| Holding method | Clamp arms grip the load | Two side platforms press the load laterally |
| Load rating | 1,000 kg lift and upend | about 1,500 kg |
| Pressure control | Set by the clamp; no gauge listed | Adjustable by a gauge on the machine |
| Frame | Standard | Wide base, 1,320 mm between the legs |
| Pallet width | up to the fork opening | up to 1,200 mm |
| Choose it when | Rolls or loads that may need turning | Soft or easily marked loads where pressure must be set |
For paper rolls with soft edges, the pressure setting matters: too little and the roll slips, too much and the edge crushes. Tell us the roll grade and diameter and we will say which holder suits it.
Worked example: travel time and a battery shift
| Step | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance from roll to new pallet (illustrative) | 30 m |
| Loaded speed | 4 km/h = 66.7 m/min |
| Loaded travel, 30 ÷ 66.7 | about 0.45 min (27 s) |
| Unloaded speed | 5 km/h = 83.3 m/min |
| Return travel, 30 ÷ 83.3 | about 0.36 min (22 s) |
| Travel per exchange, 27 + 22 | about 49 s |
| Battery running time | about 6 h = 21,600 s |
Travel alone would allow over 400 exchanges per charge at this distance. Clamping, lifting to 1.6 m and turning also draw on the battery through the 2.2 kW lift motor. The real count per charge is therefore lower; the clamp, lift and set-down time and the operator’s pace decide it. A 10% gradeability means a ramp rising 1 m needs at least 10 m of run.
Selection checklist: what to send us
- Roll diameter, height and the heaviest roll.
- Pallet sizes, old and new.
- How many exchanges per shift, and the distances.
- Aisle widths and any ramps.
- Whether the load ever has to be turned.
- Charging location and site voltage.
Safety: EN 415-10 and ISO 3691-1
The standards that apply depend on the destination market. For CE markets, ISO 12100 sets the risk-assessment method and EN 415-10 sets the general safety requirements for the clamping and handling functions. The driven truck itself falls under ISO 3691-1 for self-propelled industrial trucks.
For each site, the risk assessment should cover travel routes and pedestrian areas. Operators should keep clear of the clamp arms while they close, and stay out from under a lifted load.
Engineering FAQ
Q: How heavy a paper roll can the changer handle? A: The Plus A is rated 1,000 kg for lifting and upending; its parameter table lists a 1,500 kg maximum loading.
Q: How long does one battery charge last? A: About 6 hours of running per charge.
Q: How fast does it travel? A: 5 km/h unloaded and 4 km/h loaded, on gradients up to 10%.
Q: Can it turn the load? A: Yes, the Plus A can rotate the load 180° to make the pallet change easier.
Q: Which safety standards apply? A: For CE markets, ISO 12100 and EN 415-10, with ISO 3691-1 for the driven truck.
Next step
- Email your roll sizes, weights and exchanges per shift to info@fhopepack.com.
- We reply within 24 hours with a proposal naming the model and holding method.
- We send a layout drawing of the exchange area and travel route.
Related reading
- Mobile pallet changer Plus A
- Mobile pallet changer with side press
- Mobile pallet changers
- Dual-clamp 180° pallet changer
- Stationary pallet changers
Sources
- Specifications: FHOPE mobile pallet changer Plus A and Side Press product pages
- Machine video: electric clamper pallet changer on YouTube
- Travel time: our worked example, illustrative distance
- Standards: EN 415-10; ISO 12100:2010; ISO 3691-1 (self-propelled industrial trucks)
Last reviewed: 2026-10-17
