Wire de-reeler - drum

Do you always work with electric cables? Then you know that from a certain diameter and a certain length, these quickly reach a considerable weight. There is a large selection of cable drum dispensers to simplify cable handling on the construction site. Some of these can have very different designs, are suitable for numerous areas of application and can be designed to accommodate cable drums of different sizes. We will introduce you to the most common models and give tips on how to buy them.

When cables and wires are produced, they are wound onto cable drums for further transport or further processing. This saves space, the cables are not damaged and there are no loops or loops. However, unwinding a cable from the drum can be a challenge. Especially when it comes to cables with large cross-sections. These are not only rigid, but also very heavy. Using a cable drum dispenser can make work a lot easier.

How cable drum dispensers work

Whether thick or thin, light or heavy - working with cables and wires can be nerve-wracking when you can't find a beginning or an end or tangles, loops or knots form. This is where cable drum dispensers come into play. In principle, all cable drums have a similar structure. These consist of a hollow core (usually made of cardboard or wood) on which the cable is wound. Two discs are usually attached to the side, which prevent the cable from slipping off the core. The principle of the dispenser is to use the hollow core or the round shape of the side discs to create a rotating movement. This happens:

  • either with an axle that is pushed through the core,
  • or via rollers and wheels on which the side discs rotate.

 

In both cases the cable can be pulled from the drum without having to laboriously move the drum itself. Cable drum dispensers for larger drums are often equipped with wheels and can be easily transported anywhere.

Source: eibabo®, Lübbering Original XL cable drum dispenserImage: Lübbering Original XL cable drum dispenser

But what are the differences between the individual models and what advantages do they offer?

Portable Cable Reel Holder

The smallest cable drum holders are portable models consisting of a metal tube bent into a frame with an axle mount. The cable drums will:

  • either attached to the axle,
  • or the axle pushed through the core of the drum and then hooked into the axle mount.

 

The storage capacity of these models is limited to small and rather light cable drums with a width and a diameter of mostly less than 30 cm. A carrying handle often makes transport easier. Cables for telecommunications and data communication are usually located on such cable drums.

cable trolley

The next larger category are the cable trolleys. These are similar in structure to the portable models, but have two wheels, making them easier to move from one location to the next. The handle is placed higher to allow the trolley to be pushed or pulled. With a drum size of up to around 40 cm in width and diameter, the recording capacity is also quite low.

cable bracket

Cable blocks are usually simple and stationary metal structures that can accommodate an axle in some way. This is often a larger folding bracket or two brackets between which the axle is hung. Then the drum can rotate. Depending on the height of the trestles and their load-bearing capacity, it is already possible to work with fairly large cable drums. This type of cable drum dispenser offers very good value for money.

TIP

Above a certain size, cable drums can no longer be lifted by one person. To make work easier and to ensure occupational health and safety, we recommend the use of cable drum lifters or cable drum lifts.


You will also find drum lifts and lifting systems here in this catalog of our shop.

turntable

The turntables are a slightly different form of cable drum dispenser. These are base plates with an integrated turntable. The turntable itself is usually equipped with a mandrel in the middle, onto which the core of the drum is placed and this is centered. The cable drum is therefore on one of the side discs.

 


TIP

The turntable dispensers are particularly suitable for damaged cable drums where the core is broken or rotation over both side disks is no longer possible.


 

In contrast to the other models, the axis of rotation in this case is not horizontal, but vertical.

rolling rollers

The cable drum dispensers with rollers have a simple design but are extremely flexible. This is usually a square base frame in which two elongated, rotating rollers can be mounted. The cable drum is placed on the rollers with its two lateral discs and can therefore also be rotated. Due to the low center of gravity, this construction is particularly stable. It is often possible to roll the drum between the rollers via a small wedge on the frame. Lifting is then not necessary. Depending on the size of the drum, the distance between the rollers can often be adjusted to the drum diameter. The capacity of these unwinders is only limited by the length of the rollers, which also represents the maximum width of the cable drum. The advantages at a glance:

  • low dead weight with simultaneous high weight absorption
  • space-saving construction
  • stable, robust and low-maintenance
  • Distance between the rollers often adjustable, for drums of different diameters

 

roll-off rails

The principle of operation of the cable drum dispensers in the form of dispenser rails is similar to that of the rollers. However, the basic construction is different. Instead of a frame with two rollers, these models consist of two narrow frames (rails) in which two narrow rollers rotate. The right side window is on one rail and the left is on the other rail. That means: Here, too, the drum rotates via the side discs. The separation into two independent mounts allows working with cable drums of any width. High-quality models have a lifting capacity of 1.5 tons and more.

Which cable drum dispenser is the right one for me?

As you can see, cable drum dispensers come in different shapes and load capacities. Leaving aside high-end hydraulic jack products, all models are relatively inexpensive compared to their utility. Your purchase decision therefore depends more on whether you mainly work with large or small cable drums. If you often travel with many small cable drums, you are most flexible with the portable models or trolleys. For activities in building construction and civil engineering, we recommend the larger models. It is also advisable to always have at least one turntable in stock, because damage to cable drums can happen at any time on construction sites.

 

eibabo - technology store

 

Catalogue content:


In this eibabo® catalogue Hand tools > Cable dispenser you will find items from the following product groups:

Item overview:

  • Cable dispenser
  • Cable drum dispenser
  • Cable drum lifter
  • Cable drum unwinder
  • Cable reel
  • Cable ring dispenser
  • Cable unwinding technique
  • Drum axle
  • Drum dispenser
  • Drum fix
  • Pipe dispenser
  • Ring unwinder
  • Roll-off rail
  • Roller track
  • Unwind axis
  • Unwinding device


from the following manufacturers:

Manufacturer overview catalogue Wire de-reeler - drum:

  • Cimco
  • Klauke
  • Kreiling
  • Lapp
  • LITEC A.Schmidt
  • Lübbering
  • Runpotec
  • TechniSat
  • Televes


 
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Cable drum dispenser - For more efficiency on the construction site

Do you always work with electric cables? Then you know that from a certain diameter and a certain length, these quickly reach a considerable weight. There is a large selection of cable drum dispensers to simplify cable handling on the construction site. Some of these can have very different designs, are suitable for numerous areas of application and can be designed to accommodate cable drums of different sizes. We will introduce you to the most common models and give tips on how to buy them.

When cables and wires are produced, they are wound onto cable drums for further transport or further processing. This saves space, the cables are not damaged and there are no loops or loops. However, unwinding a cable from the drum can be a challenge. Especially when it comes to cables with large cross-sections. These are not only rigid, but also very heavy. Using a cable drum dispenser can make work a lot easier.

How cable drum dispensers work

Whether thick or thin, light or heavy - working with cables and wires can be nerve-wracking when you can't find a beginning or an end or tangles, loops or knots form. This is where cable drum dispensers come into play. In principle, all cable drums have a similar structure. These consist of a hollow core (usually made of cardboard or wood) on which the cable is wound. Two discs are usually attached to the side, which prevent the cable from slipping off the core. The principle of the dispenser is to use the hollow core or the round shape of the side discs to create a rotating movement. This happens:

  • either with an axle that is pushed through the core,
  • or via rollers and wheels on which the side discs rotate.

 

In both cases the cable can be pulled from the drum without having to laboriously move the drum itself. Cable drum dispensers for larger drums are often equipped with wheels and can be easily transported anywhere.

Source: eibabo®, Lübbering Original XL cable drum dispenserImage: Lübbering Original XL cable drum dispenser

But what are the differences between the individual models and what advantages do they offer?

Portable Cable Reel Holder

The smallest cable drum holders are portable models consisting of a metal tube bent into a frame with an axle mount. The cable drums will:

  • either attached to the axle,
  • or the axle pushed through the core of the drum and then hooked into the axle mount.

 

The storage capacity of these models is limited to small and rather light cable drums with a width and a diameter of mostly less than 30 cm. A carrying handle often makes transport easier. Cables for telecommunications and data communication are usually located on such cable drums.

cable trolley

The next larger category are the cable trolleys. These are similar in structure to the portable models, but have two wheels, making them easier to move from one location to the next. The handle is placed higher to allow the trolley to be pushed or pulled. With a drum size of up to around 40 cm in width and diameter, the recording capacity is also quite low.

cable bracket

Cable blocks are usually simple and stationary metal structures that can accommodate an axle in some way. This is often a larger folding bracket or two brackets between which the axle is hung. Then the drum can rotate. Depending on the height of the trestles and their load-bearing capacity, it is already possible to work with fairly large cable drums. This type of cable drum dispenser offers very good value for money.

TIP

Above a certain size, cable drums can no longer be lifted by one person. To make work easier and to ensure occupational health and safety, we recommend the use of cable drum lifters or cable drum lifts.


You will also find drum lifts and lifting systems here in this catalog of our shop.

turntable

The turntables are a slightly different form of cable drum dispenser. These are base plates with an integrated turntable. The turntable itself is usually equipped with a mandrel in the middle, onto which the core of the drum is placed and this is centered. The cable drum is therefore on one of the side discs.

 


TIP

The turntable dispensers are particularly suitable for damaged cable drums where the core is broken or rotation over both side disks is no longer possible.


 

In contrast to the other models, the axis of rotation in this case is not horizontal, but vertical.

rolling rollers

The cable drum dispensers with rollers have a simple design but are extremely flexible. This is usually a square base frame in which two elongated, rotating rollers can be mounted. The cable drum is placed on the rollers with its two lateral discs and can therefore also be rotated. Due to the low center of gravity, this construction is particularly stable. It is often possible to roll the drum between the rollers via a small wedge on the frame. Lifting is then not necessary. Depending on the size of the drum, the distance between the rollers can often be adjusted to the drum diameter. The capacity of these unwinders is only limited by the length of the rollers, which also represents the maximum width of the cable drum. The advantages at a glance:

  • low dead weight with simultaneous high weight absorption
  • space-saving construction
  • stable, robust and low-maintenance
  • Distance between the rollers often adjustable, for drums of different diameters

 

roll-off rails

The principle of operation of the cable drum dispensers in the form of dispenser rails is similar to that of the rollers. However, the basic construction is different. Instead of a frame with two rollers, these models consist of two narrow frames (rails) in which two narrow rollers rotate. The right side window is on one rail and the left is on the other rail. That means: Here, too, the drum rotates via the side discs. The separation into two independent mounts allows working with cable drums of any width. High-quality models have a lifting capacity of 1.5 tons and more.

Which cable drum dispenser is the right one for me?

As you can see, cable drum dispensers come in different shapes and load capacities. Leaving aside high-end hydraulic jack products, all models are relatively inexpensive compared to their utility. Your purchase decision therefore depends more on whether you mainly work with large or small cable drums. If you often travel with many small cable drums, you are most flexible with the portable models or trolleys. For activities in building construction and civil engineering, we recommend the larger models. It is also advisable to always have at least one turntable in stock, because damage to cable drums can happen at any time on construction sites.

 

eibabo - technology store

 

Catalogue content:


In this eibabo® catalogue Hand tools > Cable dispenser you will find items from the following product groups:

Item overview:

  • Cable dispenser
  • Cable drum dispenser
  • Cable drum lifter
  • Cable drum unwinder
  • Cable reel
  • Cable ring dispenser
  • Cable unwinding technique
  • Drum axle
  • Drum dispenser
  • Drum fix
  • Pipe dispenser
  • Ring unwinder
  • Roll-off rail
  • Roller track
  • Unwind axis
  • Unwinding device


from the following manufacturers:

Manufacturer overview catalogue Wire de-reeler - drum:

  • Cimco
  • Klauke
  • Kreiling
  • Lapp
  • LITEC A.Schmidt
  • Lübbering
  • Runpotec
  • TechniSat
  • Televes
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