Sharon Kemp - Mendon NY, US Cheryl Wetmore - Fairport NY, US
International Classification:
B65H049/32
US Classification:
242598500
Abstract:
An end-board is provided for supporting and handling a core-wound roll of material, such as a roll of polymer film. The end-board generally comprises a support plate comprising a product face, an outer face, a core support aperture, a core channel, and the core support aperture for supporting a core plug or a core therein. The product face comprises a roll recess for receiving an end of the core-wound roll within the roll recess when the core plug or core is positioned in the core support aperture. A locking collar may also be provided to selectively engage the support plate in the support plate core channel to prevent the supported core or core plug from passing through the core channel. A pair of handles may also be provided within the support plate to facilitate end-board manipulation.