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FullSharp installed an articulating manipulator with a clamp head made for airshafts, used to pull heavy shafts out of paper, fabric and plastic film rolls. The equipment keeps the shaft centered, so one operator pulls it out of the roll core with a light push and moves it to the waiting rack, shortening each roll change.

The airshaft inside a paper, fabric, or plastic film roll is usually heavy and long. Pulling it out by hand takes two or three people to hold it steady, the shaft easily runs off-center and scratches the core, and every roll change stops the machine for a long time.

FullSharp installed an articulating manipulator fitted with a clamp head made specifically for the airshaft. The equipment keeps the shaft centered, so the operator only needs a light push to pull the shaft out of the roll core and move it onto the waiting rack.

Manipulator with Airshaft Clamp for Removing Shafts from Material Rolls

A manipulator with an airshaft clamp head pulling the shaft out of a material roll core.

Equipment Installed

  • Manipulator body: balances the load so the heavy shaft floats in the air while the operator only steers it.
  • Multi-joint linkage: lets the clamp head reach close to the machine and rotate along the roll's axis.
  • Airshaft clamp head: grips the shaft body firmly and keeps it centered during removal so the roll core stays unscratched.
  • Control handle: lift, lower, and release buttons are on the handle for one-handed operation.

Benefits for Your Plant

Faster roll changes

Removing and fitting the shaft in one smooth motion means less machine downtime.

Shaft stays centered

The shaft doesn't sag or rub against the core, so both roll and shaft last longer.

Less risk for workers

No more two or three people wrestling a heavy shaft in a tight space.

Actual Installation Photos

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Click a photo to enlarge. 23-photo album taken on site.

Suitable Applications

  • Paper, plastic film, and film plants
  • Printing and flexible packaging shops
  • Textile and fabric roll industries
  • Slitting and roll-splitting lines

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Frequently asked questions

How do you remove a heavy airshaft from a roll?

A manipulator with an airshaft clamp holds the shaft centered and carries its weight. The operator only pulls it out of the core and swings it to the rack.

Will the airshaft scratch the roll core?

When pulled by hand the shaft often runs off-center. Keeping it centered with the manipulator protects the core and the shaft.

Which industries need airshaft handling?

Paper and plastic film plants, printing and flexible packaging shops, textile and fabric roll mills, and slitting lines that change rolls many times a shift.

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Consultation for Your Plant

FullSharp measures the airshaft's diameter and weight, and the clearance around the machine, to work out the manipulator's reach. The clamp head is designed to match the exact shaft you use, and after installation we walk your production crew through the shaft-removal procedure.

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