The Reel Lightweight Stainless Steel Electric Lifter is a compact, hygiene-ready reel lifter designed for controlled reel changes, roll handling and light web handling where corrosion resistance and easy cleaning are priorities. Built in stainless steel for washdown and clean production environments, it suits food packaging, pharmaceuticals, healthcare manufacturing and any site where reels and web materials are handled around moisture, chemicals or strict sanitation routines.

This lightweight model is ideal for frequent reel changeovers up to 125kg, combining electric lift with a manoeuvrable frame to reduce manual strain and improve positioning accuracy. A choice of boom and core grippers allows the unit to be configured for different reel cores and workflows—supporting stable capture, careful alignment and safer placement during loading, unwinding or wrapping tasks.

As a lightweight stainless unit, it’s purpose-built for agility and hygiene rather than maximum capacity. For heavier reels or higher duty cycles, step up to the heavy-duty reel lifter. For non-hygiene industrial environments where stainless isn’t required, the steel lightweight reel lifter is the more economical alternative. For range guidance, see Sitecraft’s purpose-built lifters page.

The Reel Lightweight Stainless Steel Electric Lifter is a highly configurable unit to suit reel type, core size and process requirements:

Attachments: boom + manual, vertical, articulated (wrapping) and electric core grippers

Mast / lift height: mast options up to 2050mm

Controls: electric lift controls for smooth, precise reel positioning

Leg / base configuration: options to suit machine access, clearance and stability needs

Castors: front 75mm swivel; rear swivel or fixed up to 125mm

Capacity alignment: configured for loads up to 125kg (attachment and application dependent)

Powered by 2 AGM batteries (24V – 9Ah total) for reliable internal operation.

Attachment Options for Reel Handling

Boom – Tube Ø35: reach and stability for engaging reels and positioning at machines or stands

Manual Core Gripper: straightforward reel capture for routine changeovers

Vertical Core Gripper: improved control for vertical reel handling and alignment

Articulated Core Gripper (Wrapping): supports wrapping and alignment workflows where controlled presentation is required

Electric Core Gripper: faster, consistent gripping for higher-frequency reel changes with less operator effort

Attachment choice changes how reels are captured (manual vs powered), how they’re presented (standard vs vertical), and how smoothly changeovers run during web handling tasks.