Application · Paper & cable

Moving corrugated rollers and paper rolls

Corrugator rollers swapped between runs, and finished rolls taken out of the line, by one person.

At a glance

Result
A six-person job, now one
Industry
Paper & cable
Machine
TP500 Tractive Pusher

The challenge

Heavy rollers, many hands

On corrugating lines, rollers are taken out and refitted between production runs. They typically weigh over 7,000 kg, and moving them by hand can take a team of people. Finished rolls of corrugate also have to come out of the machinery and away from walkways for storage.

The solution

A TP500 in and out of the line

On one site, a TP500 replaced a six-person operation: one operator now drives the rollers in and out of the line. Tugs also move finished rolls from the machine to a pedestrian-free collection area for storage. A paper roll coupling rolls round loads safely.

The result

What changes

  • Roller changes done by one person
  • Faster turnaround between production runs
  • Finished rolls moved away from walkways

The machine on this job

  • TP500 electric tug with orange body, black tiller and quick latch coupling
    Tractive Units

    TP500 Tractive Pusher

    For heavy trolleys, kiln cars, reels and jigs. In standard and compact versions, with remote control as an option.

    On castors
    8,000 kg
    On rails
    40,000 kg

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