Quick answer: Match the clamp’s arm range to your smallest and largest roll diameters, make sure it is rated for your heaviest roll, and choose one with pressure control so you grip securely without crushing or scuffing the roll.
What a paper roll clamp does
A paper roll clamp uses curved arms to grip rolls of paper, film or textiles, and usually rotates so you can turn rolls between vertical and horizontal. It is standard equipment in paper mills, printers and converting plants.
What to look at when choosing a paper roll clamp
| What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Roll diameter range | The arms must open wide enough for your largest rolls and close on your smallest. |
| Roll weight | The clamp must be rated for your heaviest roll at its load center, and your forklift must carry it. |
| Arm style | Arm length and shape affect how many rolls you can handle at once and how close you can stack them. |
| Rotation | Rotation lets you turn rolls between upright and lying flat. Check that the rotation fits your process. |
| Pressure control | Too little squeeze drops rolls. Too much damages them. Pressure control protects your product. |
| Contact pads | Pads wear over time and affect grip. AttachCo stocks replacement contact pads on the Parts page. |
Common paper roll clamp applications
- Paper mills and converters. Moving and stacking finished rolls.
- Printers and packaging plants. Feeding rolls to presses and lines.
- Warehouses and ports. Storing and loading rolls for shipment.
Check your forklift first
- Hydraulics. Most paper roll clamps need one or more auxiliary hydraulic functions on the forklift.
- Carriage class. The attachment must match your forklift’s carriage class and mounting.
- Capacity. Every attachment reduces the forklift’s usable capacity, and the truck’s capacity plate should reflect the attachment. Your forklift dealer can confirm this.
Not sure what fits? Send your forklift make, model and capacity with your paper roll clamp rental request and we will match the right unit.
Rent first, then decide
If you are still deciding on size or style, rent one and test it on your own loads. Our rent vs. buy guide explains when renting makes more sense than buying. Forklift dealers can rent at dealer pricing through the AttachCo Dealer Rental Program.
Frequently asked questions
Do paper roll clamps rotate?
Most do, so you can turn rolls between vertical and horizontal. Tell us your process and we will match a unit.
How do I avoid damaging rolls?
Use a clamp sized for your rolls, with pressure control and pads in good condition.
Do you sell paper roll clamp contact pads?
Yes. See the AttachCo Parts page for replacement contact pads.
Need a paper roll clamp?
AttachCo rents reconditioned paper roll clamps that ship the same day or within 1 to 2 days, anywhere in the continental U.S., through your forklift dealer.