Roll Feed: the automatic feeding system for off-spec reels
Transform your warehouse liabilities into reusable assets. Roll Feed is a specialized plastic roll handling unit designed to feed scrap reels directly into your recycling line. Robust, fully automatic, and featuring an adjustable pneumatic tension system, it turns the cumbersome task of handling off-spec rolls into a streamlined, hands-free operation. Whether for a dedicated offline station or an integrated inline setup, Roll Feed ensures your plastic reprocessing machine runs at maximum efficiency.
Reclaim value from scrap rolls efficiently
- Eliminate pre-cutting. Unwinds and feeds full reels directly into the extruder or shredder, removing the need for dangerous manual cutting.
- Stable process tension. The standard adjustable pneumatic tension system prevents material sagging or snapping, ensuring a constant feed rate.
- Dual-stream capability. Uniquely designed to run simultaneously with inline trims, allowing you to clear floor scrap without stopping your primary edge trim recycling.
- Wide compatibility. Available in widths from 300mm to 500mm to suit a vast range of reel sizes and Plasmac machine models
Engineered for reliability
Automatic speed synchronization
The unit automatically syncs with the extruder’s intake speed. As the reel diameter decreases, the system adjusts to maintain consistent tension and material delivery, preventing overfeeding or starvation of the screw.
Versatile roller options
We offer a range of roller surfaces and hardnesses to suit almost any application (from slippery LDPE films to tacky or surface-sensitive technical polymers) ensuring positive grip and traction.
Safety-first design
Fully guarded and interlocked, the Roll Feed meets strict safety standards, protecting operators from moving nip points while maintaining ease of access for reel loading.
Seamless integration with Plasmac lines
Alpha models integration
When paired with the Alpha Series, the Rollfeed allows for the simultaneous processing of inline trims (via Trim Basket) and off-spec rolls.
This turns your Alpha into a hybrid recycling station.
Omega models integration
For heavy-duty applications, the Rollfeed mounts directly to the shredder of the Omega Series.
It controls the unwinding of heavy reels into the shredder chamber, optimizing the shredder’s load and preventing jams.
Post-industrial waste recycling applications
This automatic reel unwinder for recycling is the standard choice for:
Blown Film Producers
Recovering start-up rolls and line changes.
Cast Film Lines
Managing edge rolls and off-spec jumbo reels.
Converting & Printing
Sheet Extrusion
Enhance your feeding system
Optimize your setup by combining Roll Feed with these complementary technologies:
Trim Basket
The perfect partner for simultaneous trim and roll feeding.
Powerfeed
To transport trims from the line while Roll Feed handles the reels.
Elevator & Metal detector
For feeding loose lumps or parts alongside your reels on Omega systems.
Global Service & Plasmac-Hub Support
Even an automated feeding unit deserves world-class backing. Plasmac ensures your reel handling operations remain continuous and reliable.
Installation & integration expertise
We don’t just ship a unit; we ensure it fits. Our technicians assist with the mechanical and electrical integration of the Roll Feed into your existing line, optimizing tension settings for your specific film gauges.
Plasmac-Hub: 360° digital oversight
Manage your assets intelligently. Through Plasmac-Hub, you can access technical drawings, order dedicated spare parts for your Roll Feed, and track maintenance intervals to prevent unexpected stoppages.
Rapid response team
With our technicians, we provide quick support for calibration or troubleshooting. Whether it’s a tension issue or a drive query, expert help is always available to keep your recycling line fed.
Proven performance, trusted worldwide
The Roll Feed system is the industry standard for converters who refuse to waste valuable floor space on manual scrap handling. It turns off-spec reels into a steady stream of raw material automatically.
Read how our customers have optimized their scrap logistics.
Test with your reels: Visit our Tech Center
Concerned about heavy gauge rolls or slippery films? Bring them to our Tech Center.
Witness the Roll Feed in action as it unwinds and feeds your specific reels into a Plasmac extruder. Verify the tension control and automatic synchronization personally before you commit.
Circular economy
Sustainability starts on the factory floor. The Roll Feed system empowers producers to achieve true zero-waste manufacturing by ensuring that every meter of off-spec film or start-up reel is recovered, not discarded. By automating the reintroduction of this material into the production cycle, Plasmac helps you minimize raw material dependency, reduce your carbon footprint, and turn the circular economy from a concept into a daily operational reality.
Ready to automate your reel recycling?
Stop handling scrap reels manually. Upgrade your line with the Roll Feed system for safer, more efficient plastic roll handling.