Handling Systems

Imark Sistem | Partner for a Better Future | Handling systems — lifting, pallets, rotation
🦾 Industrial handling systems

Lift, rotate and move
any load
safely and effortlessly

From a single lift to a fully ergonomic workstation, we choose the equipment based on your real need: what you handle, how heavy it is, how often and in what environment. More than a machine — we recommend the right solution, configure it to your product and back it with local service, so you solve a real process problem.

Ergonomic handling of film reels with a mobile electric lifter
Ergonomic handling of film reels with a mobile electric lifter
🦾 Handling systems

We choose the equipment based on your need: what you handle, how heavy it is, how often and in what environment. We recommend the right solution and configure it to your product.

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Top European suppliers
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Ergonomics — fewer injuries
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4 application types covered
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7 branches, local service
🔁 Repetitive manual lifting 🏋️ Loads that are hard to handle ⚠️ Ergonomic / EHS risk 🐌 Slow operations 💥 Product damage 👥 Staff shortage

From physical strain and lost time to a safe, ergonomic flow

Moving heavy or awkward loads by hand means injury risk, physical strain and idle time between operations. Handling systems take over exactly these tasks: they lift, rotate, tip, change pallets and position products at process speed, safely and ergonomically.

We always start from your specific need — what needs handling, how heavy it is and in what conditions — and arrive at the right equipment. Prefer to talk directly? Request a free consultation.

And when you need it, you can source the related equipment in your flow from one place: tertiary packaging, case and pallet marking, AMR/AGV robots and software.

Ergonomic handling of film reels at the wrapping machines

Ergonomic lifting and moving of loads

The need. Repetitive manual lifting of drums, reels, boxes or containers is the leading cause of musculoskeletal disorders, sick leave and lost productivity. When the same movements repeat dozens of times a day, the risk becomes chronic.

What you lift:
🧵 Reels & rolls 🛢️ Drums 📦 Boxes & crates 🎒 Sacks 🪣 Cans & jerrycans 📦 Containers 🖥️ Servers (data centre)

Our solution. Solutions where a single operator lifts, moves and positions heavy or awkward loads ergonomically, safely, with precision and without physical effort. The mobile electric lifters are compact, easy to manoeuvre and we configure them with gripping accessories for every product type.

Workstation with ergonomic load lifting
Handling solutions
Hovmand · 🇩🇰 Denmark

Mobile electric lifters, „Made in Denmark"

  • Impact series — aluminium and steel, light and flexible; capacity up to 200 kg, lifting height up to 2250 mm, quick tool change
  • Inox series — 100% stainless for pharma and food (GMP standards), up to 300 kg, IP66, electropolished surfaces, ATEX option
  • Cloud Lifter — dedicated to data centres: servers 1U–60U, up to 300 kg, ESD-safe, compact design for narrow aisles
  • e-drive option (built-in motors) and gripping accessories for reels, drums (with tipping), boxes, crates and cans; custom solutions
Logitrans · 🇩🇰 Denmark

Ergonomic moving and lifting equipment (since 1940)

  • Highlifters — lift pallets and loads to the optimal working height (manual or electric), up to 1,500 kg, with optional automatic level control
  • Stackers — manual, electric or straddle-leg, for stacking and space optimisation
  • Pallet trucks — manual and electric: silent transport, versions with integrated weighing and fully powered up to 1,800 kg
  • Fully stainless solutions for hygiene-demanding environments (pharma / food) and custom adaptations
Key benefit: one operator instead of two, zero manual lifting of heavy loads and compliance with workplace ergonomics requirements.

Pneumatic manipulators with dedicated gripping systems

The need. You have a specific part or product that you handle dozens of times an hour, at an intense-cycle station, and you need a fast, precise and always-identical movement — with a grip adapted exactly to the product.

What you handle:
⚙️ Parts & components 🎒 Sacks 📦 Boxes 🍾 Containers & bottles 🛞 Wheels 🧱 Sub-assemblies

Our solution. Industrial manipulators virtually suspend the load’s weight: the operator moves it effortlessly, „floating". They are ideal for off-centre, fragile or heavy parts. The gripping system (gripper) is designed to measure, based on the shape, weight and characteristics of the product, and we integrate it into your process.

Industrial manipulator for glass panes
Handling solutions
ATIS · 🇮🇹 Italy

Pneumatic manipulators and „zero-gravity" balancers

  • mirus — rigid arm, robust and stable, off-centre loads up to 600 kg
  • acer — twin-rope, light and fast, centred loads up to 150 kg
  • linear — vertical slide, ceiling rail mounting, large working area
  • ferax — lever type, compact, for tight spaces and intense cycles

Each model installs with a wide range of mounting bases — fixed floor column, self-standing base column (movable with a pallet truck or forklift), column on a floor rail, fixed or running overhead — for integration into your space. Add to that the custom gripping systems (grippers), designed to measure for your product. The base + gripper combination generates a practically unlimited number of configurations.

Key benefit: near-zero effort on repetitive operations, speed and repeatability, protection of fragile parts.

Pallet handling, inverting and changing

The need. You need to invert the load off a pallet, change the pallet type (wood ↔ plastic), stack, transport or tilt whole pallets — quickly and without damaging the product.

What you do with pallets:
🔃 180° inverting 🔁 Wood / plastic / stainless change 🗄️ Stacking 🚚 Transport 📐 Tilting 🤖 Autonomous moving

Our solution. Inverting and changing pallets are essential in logistics, food, pharma and retail: for hygiene, compliance and storage efficiency. We cover the full spectrum, from mobile equipment for low volumes to fully automatic systems integrated into the line, and together we choose the level of automation that fits your throughput.

Pallet changer in operation
Handling solutions
Toppy · 🇮🇹 Italy

Pallet inverters and changers (world leader since 1978)

  • Pallet inverters — mobile and stationary solutions
  • Pallet changers — mobile, stationary, fully automatic and with AMR
  • Layer pickers and pile turners
  • Roll, solar panel and slip-sheet handling; cleaning cabin for pharma
  • Patented SKY HOOK® technology for fragile loads
Logitrans · 🇩🇰 Denmark

Pallet stacking, tilting and transport

  • Logitilt — tilts, lifts and transports any pallet type for an optimal workstation
  • LogiRobot — autonomous mobile robot (AMR) for moving pallets, „your new co-worker"
  • Pallet transport, ergonomic and efficient
  • Manual and electric stackers for space optimisation
Key benefit: changing pallets without manual effort, hygiene when entering the clean area, and integration with tertiary packaging and robotics.

Rotating, tipping and positioning special loads

The need. You need to rotate or tip drums, reels, boxes or pallets into the exact position for the next process — controlled, safe and without damaging the product.

What you rotate / tip:
🛢️ Drums 🧵 Reels & rolls (including fragile paper) 📦 Boxes & crates 🥁 Bobbins 🗄️ Whole piles

Our solution. Controlled rotating and tipping protect both the product and the operator, especially with fragile reels or heavy drums. The equipment automatically adjusts pressure and position for delicate, perfectly repeatable handling on every cycle.

Drum and reel rotator
Handling solutions
Logitrans · 🇩🇰 Denmark

Rotators and drum/reel turners

  • Rotators — 360° rotation for emptying boxes and crates and improving station ergonomics; clamps and holders adapted to the load
  • Multi Drum Turner — lifts, turns, empties and transports drums of various materials and sizes, horizontal or vertical
  • Reel Rotator — reels from Ø120 to Ø1270 mm, with electric clamping, lifting and rotation and pressure adjustment for fragile reels
Toppy · 🇮🇹 Italy

Pile turners and roll handling

  • Pile turners — turning piles (mobile, inline or automatic-loading versions)
  • Roll handling — dedicated equipment for rolls and reels
  • Automatic centring systems for the load
Key benefit: exact and repeatable positioning, protection of fragile loads and fewer damages.

Find the solution by load type

Start from the product you handle — we’ll show you which type of equipment solves it. Choose below and see the solutions.

Sensitive loads — reels, rolls, bobbins

Lifting and handling reels

Film, paper or textile reels are heavy and easily damaged. We lift, move and position them into the wrapping or labelling machine, gripping the core or the outside, effortlessly and without harming the material.

  • Mobile electric lifters — core mandrel or outside grip (Grip & Turn), up to 250 kg
  • Reel rotators — automatic pressure adjustment, reels Ø120–1270 mm
  • Pneumatic manipulators — for reels handled repetitively, at intense cycle
See rotating solutions →
Equipment for handling film reels
Liquids and powders — drums, cans, jerrycans

Lifting, emptying and tipping drums

Drums and cans come in different sizes and weights and are hard to grip and empty by hand. We lift, tilt and tip them under control, with a grip adapted to the material.

  • Lifters with tipping unit — plastic or metal drums, up to 250 kg
  • Can and jerrycan tippers — safe decanting, from 30 to 80 kg
  • Stainless and ATEX solutions — for pharma, chemical or explosion-risk environments
See rotating solutions →
Machine for transporting drums
Packaging — boxes, crates, cartons, KLT

Lifting, stacking and emptying boxes

From plastic boxes to heavy crates and KLT boxes in automated logistics, we lift and stack them safely, and empty them by rotation when needed.

  • Dedicated forks and grips — including the G-KLT fork for rimless boxes, up to 300 kg
  • Rotating unit — for emptying boxes and crates
  • Highlifters and stackers — for ergonomic stacking
See lifting solutions →
Ergonomic equipment for transporting heavy boxes and crates
Bulk materials — sacks and big bags

Handling sacks

Sacks of bulk material are hard to lift and position by hand. Pneumatic manipulators with a dedicated grip lift and position them precisely, effortlessly.

  • Pneumatic manipulators — with a dedicated grip for sacks
  • Mobile lifters with accessories — for ergonomic lifting and transport
  • Custom solutions — for varied sizes and weights
See the manipulators →
Equipment for handling and transporting sacks
Logistics — wood, plastic, stainless pallets

Inverting, changing and stacking pallets

We change the pallet type (wood and plastic), invert the load 180°, stack, transport and autonomously move pallets — from mobile equipment to fully automatic systems.

  • Pallet inverters and changers — mobile, stationary or fully automatic
  • Highlifters, stackers and Logitilt — lifting, tilting and transport
  • LogiRobot (AMR) — autonomous pallet moving
See pallet solutions →
Wood-to-plastic pallet changer
Production — parts, sheet metal, sub-assemblies

Handling parts and sheet metal

Heavy parts, sheet metal and sub-assemblies are handled dozens of times an hour, with a grip adapted to each part. Manipulators suspend the weight, so the operator moves the part effortlessly.

  • Pneumatic manipulators — rigid arm up to 600 kg and versions for tight spaces
  • Magnetic or vacuum grippers — for sheet metal, metal parts and components
  • Various mounting bases — column, overhead or rail, for integration into the space
See the manipulators →
Handling parts and sheet metal
Packaging — bottles, containers, jerrycans

Handling bottles and containers

Bottles, containers and jerrycans (including fragile ones, such as sparkling wine bottles) are handled precisely, with a bespoke grip and no breakage risk.

  • Pneumatic manipulators — with a grip adapted to the container shape
  • Solutions for fragile products — delicate, repeatable handling
  • Mobile lifters — for lifting and transporting heavy containers
See the manipulators →
Handling bottles and packaging
Large surfaces — glass, panels, boards

Handling glass and panels

Glass, solar panels and large boards are awkward and fragile. We handle them with vacuum cups and dedicated gripping systems, safely and effortlessly.

  • Vacuum-cup manipulators — for glass, windscreens and panels
  • Grips for solar panels and boards — large surfaces, handled ergonomically
  • Overhead or rail bases — for a large working area
See the manipulators →
Handling glass panes and glass doors

Handling applications by industry

Each industry has its own handling, hygiene and throughput requirements. Choose the sector and see the typical applications, with concrete examples — contact us for the right configuration.

Food industry — hygienic, ergonomic handling

In food production, handling must be hygienic, safe for operators and adapted to the line. Stainless equipment and pallet changers meet strict cleanliness and GMP requirements.

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Stainless lifters and equipment, easy to cleanFully stainless series (GMP, IP66) for washdown and food-contact environments: stainless highlifters, stackers and rotators.
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Handling and emptying crates, trays and trolleysHeavy dough crates, ice-filled trays, emptying carton boxes by rotation, production trolleys.
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Changing wood → plastic pallets for the clean areaGMP-compliant pallet inverters and changers, for entering the sanitised area.
See the dedicated solution

Beverage industry — reels, pallets and high throughput

On bottling lines you handle film and label reels, heavy pallets and bulky loads, often in damp environments and at high throughput.

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Handling film or label reelsLifting, transport and positioning into the wrapping or labelling machine, with reel rotators and pressure adjustment.
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Automatic wood ↔ plastic pallet changeoverFully automatic inline systems for high throughput, meeting hygiene requirements.
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Pallet transport and stacking at line endPallet trucks, highlifters and ergonomic stackers.
See the dedicated solution

Pharma — clean, safe and compliant handling

In pharma, handling requires fully stainless equipment with a pharma finish and ATEX option, plus controlled pallet changing before the production area.

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Fully stainless lifters, GMP and ATEXStainless IP66 series, electropolished, with ATEX option for explosion-risk environments.
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Hygienic drum handlingLifting, tilting and emptying drums of different sizes, with custom hygienic solutions.
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Pallet changing and cleaning cabinChanging wood → plastic/aluminium pallets before the clean area, plus cleaning / airlock cabins.
See the dedicated solution

Logistics — pallets, stacking and autonomous moving

In logistics and warehousing, speed and accuracy matter: stacking, pallet changing, ergonomic transport and autonomous moving with robots.

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Stacking and pallet changingHighlifters, stackers, inverters and changers for the warehouse and pallet standardisation.
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Autonomous pallet moving (AMR)Autonomous mobile robots integrated with the warehouse flow.
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Rotating and tilting crates and trolleysHandling crates with parcels or letters and catering trolleys (e.g. postal services, airlines).

Automotive & components — parts, sheet metal and reels

In automotive and component production you handle heavy parts, sheet metal, glass and bulky reels, dozens of times an hour, with a grip adapted to each part.

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Manipulators with magnetic or vacuum grippersFor metal parts, sheet metal, windscreens, rims and automotive components.
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Lifting pallets from floor level and handling reelsErgonomic handling of bulky reels and boxes of components.
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90° tilting and tyre transportTilting goods and transporting tyres on the automotive line.
Have a specific application?

Printing & packaging — paper, reels and piles

In printing and packaging, paper and reels must be handled quickly and safely, and sheet piles prepared for print.

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Handling paper and film reelsLifting, transport and positioning into the wrapping or labelling machine, with reel rotators.
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Pile turners and jogger-aeratorsTurning, aligning and aerating sheet piles, removing damaged sheets.
Electric highlifters and AMR robotsFast flow and ergonomic transport in production.
Have a specific application?

Tell us what you need to handle

We’ll recommend the right equipment and configuration for your application — with a free, no-obligation consultation.

Request a free consultation →

One partner — a complete solution, not just a machine

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Consultation on the application

We don’t sell you a machine, but the right solution for your flow — we qualify the application before any recommendation.

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Complete handling range

One partner for all four application types — lifting, manipulators, pallets and rotating — plus stainless, ATEX and custom options.

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European suppliers & local service

Top European suppliers (Denmark and Italy), plus service and maintenance with nationwide coverage, 7 branches.

What you should know about handling systems

What is a handling system and when do I need one?

A handling system is equipment that lifts, rotates, tips, changes pallets or positions loads in place of manual handling. You need one when you frequently move heavy or awkward loads, when you want to reduce injury risk and operators’ physical strain, or when you need to increase the speed and repeatability of an operation.

What categories of handling systems do you cover?

We cover four application types: ergonomic lifting and moving of loads (mobile electric lifters), industrial pneumatic manipulators with dedicated gripping systems, pallet handling, inverting and changing, and rotating and tipping drums, reels and piles.

How do I choose the right handling equipment for my application?

The choice depends on what you handle (drums, reels, boxes, parts, pallets), the weight and frequency of handling, the working environment (food, pharma, washdown, ESD) and the available space. We make the right recommendation together, in a free consultation where we qualify your application.

Do you have stainless solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industry?

Yes. There are fully stainless lifters with a pharma finish, manufactured to GMP standards, with IP66 protection, electropolished surfaces and an ATEX option, plus stainless equipment for handling and transporting pallets in high-hygiene environments.

Let’s talk about your handling application

We solve repetitive manual lifting, loads that are hard to handle, ergonomic (EHS) risk, slow operations, product damage and staff shortages. Tell us your challenge and our technical team will reply within 24 hours.

Imark Sistem — Industrial handling systems

Lifting, handling, rotating and pallet handling — ergonomic equipment for every need: consultation on the application, top European suppliers and local service, as a solutions partner.