Foster Ergonomic Lifters
Formerly Foster Manufacturing, Foster specializes in ergonomic material handling products and provides finishing solutions for corporate users and businesses in the printing, sign making, graphic arts, and manufacturing industries. As a worldwide HP partner, Foster offers a wide selection of quality, precision cutters, trimmers, and lifters as a solution for all your needs to ensure your business grows and achieves profitability.
On-A-Roll® Lifter Jumbo
On-A-Roll® Lifter Power Jumbo
On-A-Roll® Lifter Low Profile
On-A-Roll® Lifter Low Profile Grande Max
On-A-Roll® Lifter Standard
On-A-Roll® Lifter Universal
On-A-Roll® Lifter Compact-2
On-A-Roll® Lifter Hi-Rise
On-A-Roll® Lifter V-Tray Narrow Web
Overview
One operator can easily lift rolls as heavy as 990 lbs (450 kg), as wide as 16 feet 5 inches (5 m), and with diameters as great as 19.6 inches (50 cm). Designed for EFI, Reggiani and Matan printers, the Foster On-a-Roll® Lifter Jumbo is perfect for businesses operating grande- or extra-wide printers, fabric printers, or those handling floor coverings and similar materials.
Features
- Pair of heavy-duty swivel casters with easy step-on locking brake
- Reduces on-the-job injuries and enables all workers to move heavy rolls
- User-friendly operation avoids costly and dangerous handling mistakes that damage media
- Rugged construction ensures long lifter life
- Single-person operation saves labor and time
- Foot pump allows for smooth, effortless lifting within minutes
- 2-year warranty on hydraulics and media tray, 5-year warranty on cross bars
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Overview
With a powerful 12-volt DC motor, the On-a-Roll® Lifter Power Jumbo allows one operator to easily lift and lower rolls as heavy as 990 lbs (450 kg), as wide as 16 feet 5 inches (5 m), and with diameters as great as 19.6 inches. This motorized lifter securely positions large and heavy rolls while providing a safe, effortless, and efficient solution for handling.
Features
- Powerful DC motor easily lifts and lowers rolls, eliminating manual labor
- Power lift reduces roll changeover time
- Pair of heavy-duty swivel casters with easy step-on locking brake
- Reduces on-the-job injuries and enables all workers to move heavy rolls
- User-friendly operation avoids costly and dangerous handling mistakes that damage media
- Rugged construction ensures long lifter life
- Single-person operation saves labor and time
- 2-year warranty on hydraulics and media tray, 5-year warranty on cross bars
- Power operated lifters carry a one-year warranty under normal use for the Battery and Electric
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Overview
Say goodbye to dollies, pallet jacks and sore backs. The On-A-Roll® Lifter is designed specifically for grand- and wide format printers, sign makers, and anyone responsible for lifting wide or heavy media rolls.
Features
- Extended nylon safety straps provide leverage to help guide the roll into the trough and ensure materials are secured for transport
- Concave trough design of the media tray stabilizes rolls for transport
- Foot pump allows for smooth, effortless lifting within minutes
- 360° heavy-duty rotating (and locking) casters enable maneuvering through standard doors and narrow passages
- Solid steel handle extension provides additional control for the user to maneuver materials in tight spots
- 2-year warranty on hydraulics and media tray, 5-year warranty on cross bars
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Overview
The Foster On-a-Roll Lifter® Low Profile Grande Max enables users to quickly and effortlessly lift material as heavy as 1,000 kg (2,200 lbs) and as wide as Sm (16 feet 5 inches). Fixed front casters provide lower clearance in the front forks allowing it to fit under printers with lower clearances. Securely positions large and heavy rolls while providing a safe, effortless, and efficient solution for handling.
Features
- Pair of heavy-duty rear swivel casters with easy step-on locking brake
- Low profile ramp tray for easy loading and unloading rolls
- Rugged construction
- Single-person operation saves labor and time
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Overview
Designed specifically for sign makers and other businesses with the need to handle wide or heavy media rolls. It enables users to quickly and effortlessly lift media as heavy as 660 lbs (300 kg) and as wide as 16 feet 5 inches (5 m), with diameters as great as 15.75 inches (40 cm). The ergonomic pull bar allows users to maneuver around tight corners and through narrow passages.
Features
- Extended nylon safety straps provide leverage to help guide the roll into the trough and ensure materials are secured for transport
- Concave trough design of the media tray stabilizes rolls for transport
- Foot pump allows for smooth, effortless lifting within minutes
- 360° heavy-duty rotating (and locking) casters enable maneuvering through standard doors and narrow passages
- Solid steel handle extension provides additional control for the user to maneuver materials in tight spots
- 2-year warranty on hydraulics and media tray, 5-year warranty on cross bars
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Overview
The flat roll loading tray fits printers including AGFA Anapurna, Mira, Tauro and Titan models, as well as many roll-to-roll flatbed cutters. The tray easily fits into the side of the roll loading area, and multiple roll wedge mounting holes enable the operator to position the roll precisely for loading and unloading. The roll loading ramp may be removed to prevent interference with dancer bars and other elements of the printer frame. Using the safety straps, one operator can easily lift rolls as heavy as 660 lbs (300 kg) and as wide as 16 feet 5 inches (5 m). The removable ramp can be stored on the back of the upright frame when not in use.
Features
- Thin flat roll tray fits inside the opening of most printers
- Adjustable roll wedges and a removable roll ramp permit use with most printers and flatbed roll-to-roll cutters
- Heavy rolls are handled easily, reducing the chance of on-the-job injuries
- Rugged construction ensures long lifter life
- One-person operation saves labor and time
- Foot pump allows for smooth, effortless lifting within minutes
- 2-year warranty on hydraulics and media tray, 5-year warranty on cross bars.
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Overview
Designed specifically for sign makers and other business with the need to handle heavy media rolls and tight on space. The new flip stops on the forks allow the operator to easily load the roll and keep the roll in place during transport. It enables users to quickly and effortlessly lift media as heavy as 330 lbs (150 kg) as wide as 71” (180 cm) and lift height up to 49” (125 cm). The Compact-2 design allows users to maneuver around tight corners and through narrow passages.
Features
- Flip stops on the forks to easily load the roll and ensure materials are secured for transport
- Foot pump allows for smooth, effortless lifting within minutes
- 360° heavy-duty rotating (and locking) casters enable maneuvering through standard doors and narrow passages
- 2-year warranty on hydraulics and media tray, 5-year warranty on cross bars
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Overview
A rugged lifter designed specifically for fabric printers, sign makers, converters, grand- and wide-format printers, or any business with the need to lift heavy media or fabric rolls. Sturdy steel construction permits lifting rolls as heavy as 440 lbs (200 kg) nearly 6 ft (180 cm). Solves the problem of loading converting machines or printers with high inputs. Enables fabric printers to easily lift rolls onto tall production tables for spreading, sewing, or finishing. Permits using higher than normal storage for media or fabric rolls.
Features
- Low profile fork clearance of 4″ (100mm)
- Extended nylon safety straps provide leverage to help guide the roll into the trough and ensure materials are secured for transport
- Concave trough design of the media tray stabilizes rolls for transport
- Foot pump allows for smooth, effortless lifting within minutes
- 360° heavy-duty rotating (and locking) casters enable maneuvering through standard doors and narrow passages
- Solid steel handle extension provides additional control for the user to maneuver materials in tight spots
- 2-year warranty on hydraulics and media tray, 5-year warranty on cross bars
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Overview
The V-Tray Narrow Web On-A-Roll® Lifter for label printers and converters capacity manually operated hydraulic lifter that provides a quick and safe solution for positioning and loading narrow web rolls. It Increases safety and reduces the risk of handling damage to valuable roll media with minimal operator training.
Features
- Cantilevered roll tray extends 6” over front casters so it won’t interfere with any obstructions on the press or floor
- V-Tray cradle design secures rolls with varying diameters
- 3” low profile front casters and frame fits underneath your press or converting line
- Manually operated hydraulic foot pump raises rolls to the optimal height with minimal effort
- Two heavy-duty rear swivel casters for maneuvering through tight spaces
- Reduced on-the-job injuries and enables workers to easily handle heavy rolls
- Rugged constructions ensures long lifter life
- Single-person operation saves labor and time
- 2-year warranty on hydraulics and media tray, 5-year warranty on cross bars