Industrial reeling drums are one of our key specialisms here at Metreel, as we supply them to businesses across the UK and beyond.
However, if your business uses the likes of electrical cables, hydraulic or pneumatic hoses, fibre optic cables, rope or chains, an industrial reeling drum may be an investment you are yet to make.
How industrial reeling drums work is that they wind, unwind and store lengths of cables or hoses. Consisting of manual, spring-driven or motorised reels, they are commonly used in industrial environments where cables or hoses must be safely deployed and retracted repeatedly.
In today’s post, we’re here to share more information on how using an industrial reeling drum can improve cable management and safety for your commercial operations.
Organised Cable Storage
Industrial cables and hoses are capable of transporting a myriad of fuel and power sources. However, if these cables are not stored efficiently then problems soon arise.
The benefit of reeling drums is that they provide a designated, compact place to store cables, hoses or wires, including when the cables are not in use. In turn, this prevents entanglement or knots and also reduces wear and tear from dragging or improper coiling.
Overall, when cables are neatly organised, this makes them easier to access, deploy and store.
Reduced Trip Hazards
Even in domestic settings, the use of cables and hoses presents tripping hazards. However, in an industrial environment, the risks to personnel can be even greater.
Industrial reeling drums are an essential tool in improving health and safety in the workplace. They perform key functions including keeping walkways and workspaces clear of loose cables and automatically retracting cables after use (in the case of spring or motor-driven reels).
Crucially, industrial cable reeling drums encourage cleaner and more organised job sites.
Protection From Environmental Damage
Reeling drums don’t just protect cables and hoses from damage that occurs due to knots or tangles. That’s because they can also shield cables from harsh elements and physical damage.
Specifically, the work to protect cables from abrasions, moisture and UV exposure. In turn, this helps maintain cable integrity in harsh industrial environments. Over the longer term, the use of cable reeling drums helps extend the operational life of cables.
Increased Efficiency And Productivity
When cables and hoses are well organised, this can produce knock-on benefits for efficiency and productivity.
By simplifying how cables are handled, workers spend less time managing tangled or damaged cables. Since automated or motorised reels can quickly deploy or retract heavy-duty cables, this also works to reduce downtime caused by cable-related issues.
Enhanced Safety For Power And Control Systems
In facilities where power cables connect to moving equipment or rotating machinery, industrial reeling drums ensure cables move smoothly without sudden tension or slack. This is important as it helps avoid cable snagging, which can lead to machine malfunction or operator injury. Another way reeling drums can promote better safety is by preventing dangerous cable wear that might expose live wires.
Custom Solutions For Specialised Needs
At Metreel, we are well-versed in providing customised solutions for our material handling equipment. However, it can also be the case that businesses need tailored products for their cable and hose management.
When you contact us, we’d be happy to run you through the best options depending on your usage needs. Until then, it’s good to know that modern industrial reels come in many configurations, including manual, spring-loaded, or motor-driven versions. They can also be designed for electrical cables, hydraulic hoses or fibre optics.
Additional features such as locking mechanisms, tension control and overload protection can also be incorporated.
Metreel – Enquire About Our Industrial Reeling Drums UK
Now you know the benefits of industrial reeling drums, is it time you upgraded yours? Or perhaps you are looking to invest in an industrial reeling drum for the first time?
Based in Derbyshire, Metreel supplies industrial reeling drums to businesses across the UK and beyond.
Please send us a message to discuss your cable or hose management requirements. From there, we can suggest the best product solutions in response.
Alternatively, you can give us a call on 0115 932 7010 to speak with our team.