Application: Rolls needing to be rotated from being core vertical to core horizontal.

The Problem: Heavy rolls of paper or plastic that are shipped on a pallet in the core vertical position need to be rotated to a core horizontal position prior to loading into a machine.

Alternatives: Two workers manual roll turning the rolls.

Product Chosen: Schlumpf Manual Roll Turner (MRT-100) hoist based manual mechanical roll turner engineered to assist operators in efficiently lifting and turning rolls with weights to 100 lbs (45 kg).

Benefits of this Product: With the purchase of the Manual Roll Turner worker injury issues were addressed, as well as work efficiencies realized. Previously it took two workers to do the roll turning and now it takes one.

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