A pallet decoiler pays coil off a horizontal turntable, right from the skid it shipped on. There is no upending the coil and no loading it on a mandrel, and several coils can be stacked on one table.
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How a Pallet Decoiler Works
Pallet decoilers allow coils to pay off directly from a skid without upending the coil or loading it on a mandrel. They shorten coil changeover time, since multiple coils can be stacked on the same skid, and often reduce the floor space a coil feeding system needs. Less handling also means delicate materials are less likely to be damaged.
They work with almost any flat coil material, including paper, plastic and all types of metal, and they can be configured for wire coils and wire stacks.
A driven turntable turns the coil, and an arm or guide drum senses how hard the line is pulling. Rapid-Air’s Pallet Master uses a horizontal sensing arm with a free-motion guide roll. PRE’s Norwalk un-coilers turn the table faster the farther the guide drum is pulled out, through a patented “Quick Torque” drive on the table rim. Accra-Wire decoilers use the AWC tension control system and need no slack loop.
Pallet decoilers were long limited to narrow, light-gauge strip at short feed lengths. Better drives and loop and tension controls now let them run wider material at higher speeds: Accra-Wire lists material from 1/2" to 30" wide and speeds matched to the application, up to 300+ FPM, including roll forming lines that need fast acceleration to line speed. See the Coil Handling & Feeding guide for how a decoiler fits in the line.
Pallet Decoiler Types
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Options & Configurations
How to Choose a Pallet Decoiler
- 1Coil weight and ODThese set the table size and capacity: Accra-Wire F-Series from 3,500 to 15,000 lb, Norwalk from 1,000 to 10,000 lb, Pallet Master to 10,000 lb.
- 2Width and thicknessWidth capacity depends on the material, and Accra-Wire may ask for a sample. Heavier material may need pneumatic tension or the Classic model.
- 3Line speed and accelerationPresses, roll formers and slide formers pull differently. A roll forming line that accelerates hard to full speed needs a drive and loop control built for it.
- 4Loop or no loopAccra-Wire decoilers run without a slack loop; other setups use a sensing arm, a guide drum or a straightener with a loop.
- 5Coils per skidStacking several coils on one table cuts changeovers. Check the coil stack height the decoiler allows.
- 6Flat strip, wire or spoolsWire needs a wire un-coiler; strip or wire on spools suits the Lever Lift.
- 7StraighteningIf coil set matters at the die, add a straightener after the decoiler. See the straightener guide.
Send what you have:
- Material type, width and thickness
- Coil weight, ID and OD
- Coils per skid and stack height
- Pallet size
- Line speed and acceleration
- What it feeds (press, roll former, slide former)
- Straightening needed?
- Wire diameter (wire coils)
- Power available at the line
Pallet Decoiler Brands PRI Offers
Also through PRI: Accra-Wire Controls pallet decoilers. See Additional Manufacturers.
Help From PRI
PRI’s Application Engineers match the decoiler to your coils and to what it feeds, and add the straightener and feed when you need a complete line. PRI supports installation, startup and training and offers parts for Rapid-Air coil handling equipment. PRI also offers OSHA/ANSI safeguarding surveys and stop-time measurement for the presses your coil line feeds. See PRI services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pallet decoiler?
A horizontal turntable that pays coil off directly from the skid it shipped on, without upending the coil or loading it on a mandrel. Several coils can be stacked on one skid to shorten changeovers.
Should I use a pallet decoiler or a coil reel?
A pallet decoiler suits coils that arrive flat on skids, delicate or narrow material, and lines where upending coils is slow or unsafe. A reel suits heavier coils on an arbor and lines that need a powered pull-off with a straightener. PRI can help you weigh the two.
How wide and heavy a coil can a pallet decoiler handle?
Accra-Wire F-Series decoilers handle material from 1/2" to 30" wide, depending on the material, and coils from 3,500 to 15,000 lb. Rapid-Air Pallet Master decoilers handle stock to 6" wide and coils to 10,000 lb, and PRE Norwalk un-coilers run from 1,000 to 10,000 lb.
Do pallet decoilers work with wire?
Yes. PRE’s Norwalk wire un-coilers pay off wire up to .250" diameter, and the Lever Lift pays off strip or wire wound on spools.
Do I need a slack loop?
Not always. Accra-Wire pallet decoilers run without a slack loop. Other setups use a sensing arm or guide drum, or a straightener that keeps a loop ahead of the feed.
Related Guides
Coil Handling & Feeding (overview) · Air Feeds · Servo Feeds · Coil Reels · Straighteners · Cut-to-Length · Quick Die Change
Send us your coil weight, OD, width and thickness and what the line feeds. PRI will recommend the decoiler and quote it.
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