Abstract: A protective insert for protecting e.g. coils or rolls of sheet steel or aluminum is disclosed. The protective insert is open and diametrically adjustable. The ends of the protective insert may be adjustably engaged by means of engagement means. The engagement means permit diametrical adjustment and locking of the diameter of the protective insert to a suitable diameter. A method of protecting a portion of an object, in particular a roll of sheet material, having a hollow core, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A protective insert (100) for protecting e.g. coils or rolls of sheet steel or aluminium is disclosed. The protective insert (100) is open and diametrically adjustable. The ends of the protective insert (100) may be adjustably engaged by means of engagement means (106, 206, 108, 208; 110). The engagement means (106, 206, 108, 208; 110) permit diametrical adjustment and locking of the diameter of the protective insert (100) to a suitable diameter. A method of protecting a portion of an object (400), in particular a roll of sheet material having a hollow core, is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is providing a whole coil packaging system comprising a coil wrapping machine (10) comprising a frame (11), a wrapping ring (12) and a wrapping head (13) arranged to rotate around the wrapping ring (12). Further the system comprises a coil rotating means (20) adapted to carry and to rotate a coil (50). The invention is characterized in that the coil wrapping machine and the coil rotating means are both attached to one transportable platform (40). The packaging system is compact, transportable and adapted to easily be unloaded and quickly to be taken into production use.