FIELD: paper industry; paper processing and winding into rolls. SUBSTANCE: device for automatic replacement of first roll with wound-on first band by second roll onto which second band is wound has at least one pair of roll holding spindles able to move in direction parallel to rolls, movable member carrying holder for rear edge of first band, and device to press rear edge of first band to front edge of second band. Movable member is coupled with first band cutoff member. Each spindle is secured on second band front edge holder. This holder can move together with spindle. Device makes it possible to remove defective part of roll or eliminate paper break without stopping the operation and to provide uninterrupted machining of new roll. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. 8 cl, 8 dwg
