Reelful
Reel Lifting Industrial Manipulator

Industrial Manipulators for Reels and Rolls of Paper, Film and other flexibles

The Reelful from BPM is a pneumatic parallelogram manipulator designed for safe, ergonomic handling of reels and rolls. These manipulators are part of the FastTrack range of pre-engineered lifting systems available with industry-beating lead times from approximately 6 weeks. The pneumatic lift system allows “weightless” balancing, helping operators lift, move and position products with less physical strain and greater control.

Its modular design allows it to be supplied as column-mounted, overhead or rail-mounted systems, making it suitable for production, packing and warehouse environments.

Models & Technical Specifications

Reelful S

Capacity: up to 100 kg
Radius: up to 4,000 mm
Motions: Tilt from horizontal to vertical
Best for: Light-weight reels and rolls which do not telescope.

Reelful M

Capacity: 100-250 kg
Radius: up to 4,000 mm
Motions: Tilt from horizontal to vertical
Best for: Medium-weight reels and rolls which do not telescope.

Reelful L

Capacity: up to 100-450 kg
Radius: up to 3,000 mm
Motions: Tilt from horizontal to vertical
Best for: Heavy-weight reels and rolls which do not telescope.

Need something different?

Alongside the standard models shown here, we can also offer alternative gripper configurations, rotations, capacities and working radii — as well as other proven lifting and handling systems suited to different applications.

Floor-mounted pneumatic manipulator lifting a large paper reel with articulated handling arm

Weight Capacity

Max Radius

Vertical Lift

Supply Pressure

Air Consumption

Reelful S

0-100 kg

4000 mm

2450 mm

7-8 Bar

140 NL/min

Reelful M

100-250 kg

4000 mm

2000 mm

7-8 Bar

140 NL/min

Reelful L

100-450 kg

3000 mm

1900 mm

7-8 Bar

270 NL/min

Column Mounted

For standalone workstation handling.

Floor-mounted pneumatic manipulator lifting a paper reel with articulated handling arm

Overhead Mounted

For clear floor space and fixed working zones.

Ceiling-mounted pneumatic manipulator lifting a paper reel with articulated handling arm

Overhead Rail Mounted

For longer travel across a workstation or production line.

Overhead rail mounted pneumatic manipulator lifting a small film or material reel using a gripping attachment

Need help choosing the right vacuum manipulator?

Every lifting application is different. Let us know the load weight, product type, working area and lifting frequency, and we’ll help you identify the right handling solution for your production requirements. That may be a standard BPM Reelful manipulator, a jib crane with a core gripper, or a bespoke system tailored to your process, space and product handling needs.