Distributor reel

A reel dispenser can be externally unwound or internally unwound. In the case of an externally unwound reel, it is more a case of an unwinder on which a white or chamois reel is positioned for industrial use.

External coil distributor

In the case of external reel dispensers that allow unwinding paper, reels of 1000 to 1500 formats are used. This type of reel dispenser is installed in industries or workshops for quick and convenient provision. These dispensers come in the form of an inverted V on feet or as a system to be fixed directly to the wall. These systems are multi-standard except in the case of Tork models which can in some cases only accept the Tork standard.

Central unwinding, economical and hygienic

The central unwinding distribution system is one of the most widespread in both collective and central kitchens, communities, food industries, in the kitchens of out-of-home restaurants, self-service, service stations, etc. The main reason is economic in terms of the cost of use and easy availability for users. However, this easy "availability" can quickly become a consumption drain and installing a dispenser capable of managing sheet by sheet like the Tork Reflex or the Lucart Identity can be a good way to control this possible consumption drift.

Central feed reel dispenser with maxi or mini unwinding

There are two sizes of reel dispenser: the maxi, which is compatible with 450-format reels, and the mini, which is compatible with 150 to 210-format reels. The most common is the 450-format central unwind bobbin dispenser. There are many models of dispensers in ABS and even stainless steel to meet different design and integration requirements.
Lotus had innovated with the Lotus Reflex by developing a center-feed dispenser system that allowed one sheet to be dispensed at a time. This is indeed the downside of center-feed reel dispensers where the unwinding is poorly or not at all controlled.

The maxi central unwinding distributor

This is the most widespread standard because it allows for the acceptance of THE standard wiper roll on the market, which is the 450 format roll . However, given the significant number of variations on this roll, both in roll height and format length (and therefore in the external diameter of the roll), it will be necessary to check the maximum roll size admissible by the distributor.
At Tork SCA, this standard is coded "M2," allowing users to safely cross-reference reels and associated dispensers. An alternative is now to use high-capacity reels in 900 formats , which are manufactured by compacting the reel as much as possible to fit into this type of dispenser.

The mini central unwinding distributor

More compact, the central mini reel dispenser will be suitable for places with lower consumption, such as small kitchens, low-traffic restrooms, local food stores, etc., where space is not necessarily sufficient to accommodate a maxi reel dispenser. In this case, a minimal footprint linked to lower usage (passage) will be preferred.
At Tork SCA this standard is coded "M1" .

Tork Reflex M3 and M4 Dispenser

After its acquisition of Lotus, Tork ensures the continuity of the Lotus Reflex system and is now available as Tork Reflex with two formats.
The Tork Reflex system M3 is the mini system
The Tork Reflex M4 system is the maxi system
In both cases this sheet-by-sheet dispensing system will save you up to 37%.

Lotus reflex reel dispenser (now Tork)

Tork Reflex's strengths