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Roll lifters are one of the vital pieces of equipment our team relies on to make custom signs. This article covers the basics of roll lifters and why a professional sign company should have one.
Roll lifters play an important part in sign making. They make heavy rolls of substrates, (sign making material), easy to move and load onto a printer or cutter. They also allow companies to buy in bulk, enabling them to pass some savings on to customers.
At FASTSIGNS® of Louisville, KY, we use a roll lifter to transport vinyl, aluminum, and fabric substrates. They ensure the sign-making process is efficient, so you receive the sign you need on time.
This article covers what roll lifters are, the benefits they provide, and why they are essential for sign making.
What Is a Roll Lifter?
Roll lifters are large machines capable of lifting and transporting large rolls of a substrate. The typically components include hydraulics, loading ramps, holding trays, and straps.
Large rolls of vinyl, aluminum, paper, and other materials are heavy, making it almost impossible for a single person to move, and roll lifters make this possible.
Roll lifters easily hold hundreds of pounds, making it possible for efficient loading and unloading of substrates onto printers, cutters, and storage shelves.
Benefits of Roll Lifters
Aside from making large rolls easy to move, roll lifers help keep materials from being damaged. Large rolls of paper and aluminum can easily be damaged if not handled properly. Even if several people attempt to move the roll, there is still a chance someone will drop it.
These large rolls of substrate cost sign companies thousands of dollars, and even losing one to damage will seriously impact the bottom line. Roll lifters make damage almost impossible. Once the roll is in place, many roll lifters have straps and other accessories to keep the roll from moving. Also, the smooth motion of the hydraulics ensures nothing is bumped around when installing the substrate onto the printer or cutter.
One of the most important benefits of investing in a roll lifter is the savings. Buying in bulk leads to large savings on the various substrates needed in any sign shop. Companies like ours at FASTSIGNS® of Louisville, KY, pass these savings on to the customer, making large sign orders more cost-efficient than buying individually. It also makes keeping inventory on hand easy. You won’t need to worry because we are able to keep vast amounts of substrates on hand. Roll lifters make storing these rolls in large warehouses fast and easy.
Why We Uses Roll Lifters
We are not your typical sign company. We strive to make every sign perfect, no matter how detailed or specific. Investing in high-quality machines like roll lifters, laser cutters, and other professional sign making equipment keeps our costs down and product quality way up.
No matter what type of sign you need, (vinyl banners, menu boards, channel letters, dimensional letters, A-frame, vehicle graphics, yard signs, and more) you can trust us, FASTSIGNS® of Louisville, KY to make them quickly and with the highest level of quality and precision.
Call today if you have any questions, or visit our sign shop at 6005 A Fern Valley Rd. near the intersection of Poplar Level Rd.