Patent ID: 8348563

Claim:
A system for securing a coil of material comprising: a cradle structure for abutting the coil, wherein the cradle structure comprises first and second guides extending in a first direction and spaced apart from each other at a distance to abut opposed sides of the coil, wherein at least one of the first and second guides of said cradle structure is adjustable relative to the other guide to adjust the space between the guides, wherein the cradle structure further comprises third and fourth guides extending in a second direction and spaced apart from each other at a distance to abut opposed sides of the coil, and wherein at least one of the third and fourth guides of said cradle structure is adjustable relative to the other guide to adjust the space between the guides; a frame; and a bladder adapted for coupling to said frame in a spaced apart position from said cradle structure and partially surrounding the coil, wherein said bladder defines at least one chamber for receiving a gas, such that when said bladder is in a pressurized state, said bladder is capable of securing the coil between said bladder and the cradle structure.