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Reeling Drums

Available as spring operated & motorised models perfect for cables and hoses

 

Cable & Hose Reeling Drums

Metreel is the only UK manufacturer of cable and hose reeling drums. In 2020, Metreel acquired Metool’s renowned reeling drum products, adding value to the product offering range.

Industrial reeling drums are the perfect solution for cable management or a practical method for storing cables, wires or hoses. Designed for automatic payout and retrieval, our reels have been trusted by our customers since the 1940s.

The comprehensive range extends beyond spring and motor-driven reeling drums. Seasoned with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, Metreel can design, manufacture and install bespoke solutions.

Motor Driven Reeling Drums

Spring-operated Reeling Drums

Cable Reeling Drums

Hose Reeling Drums

Earth Bonding Reels

SC spring-operated cable reeling drums

The SC reeling drum range has robust, durable and weatherproof qualities, making them an ideal solution for indoor and outdoor environments. Manufactured from heavy gauge steel, the reel revolves on ball races, which is sealed for life for a completely maintenance-free product.

For over eighty years the springs have been in service to our clients. The SC range is of ‘clock spring’ or ‘spiral wound’ spring type and can be assembled in a series, parallel or in a single rotation, for a wide range of characteristics and performances.

Features
  • Extensive range of applications
  • Heavy-duty construction
  • Long-life components
  • Bespoke designs
  • Up to 40m payout/cable length
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SCXL spring-operated cable reeling drums

An expansion of the SC range, the SCXL reeling drum features a larger drum ideal for demanding industrial applications. The increased drum size offers extra cable or wire capacity, and alongside the heavy-duty construction, the SCXL reeling drum provides efficient protection suitable for indoor or outdoor environments.

Features
  • Increased cable capacity
  • Heavy-duty construction
  • Long-life components
  • Bespoke designs
  • up to 50m payout/cable length

Motor-driven cable reels

The MRT torque range is a reliable, durable and cost-efficient motorised reeling drum, engineered in-house. The MTR torque regulator reel efficiently delivers power to your machinery via the cable component mounted directly to the torque motor.

Customisable to fit various cable sizes and lengths, and perform in a range of temperatures, they are ideal for complex applications.

With easy installation and minimal maintenance for a long lifespan, these reels are highly cost-effective.

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SD hose reels

Manufactured for high performance, the SD hose reel range is suitable for a variety of applications.

Spring-operated, made from heavy-duty materials, and designed for minimal maintenance, the SD range is manufactured with a roller guide and stop-catch to relieve tension.

The SD hose reels are highly versatile and effective at reducing downtime, making them an optimum solution for industrial facilities.

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Typical Applications

Port & Maritime Mining & tunnellingIndustry
Ship-to-shore cranes
Automatic stacking cranes
Rail-mounted gantry cranes
Ship loaders
Shore power systems
Tunnel boring machines (TBM)
Face drilling machines
Stacker-reclaimers
Electric rope shovels
Construction
Steel manufacturing
Wastewater
Chemical plant
Nuclear power plant
Theatres

Earth bonding reels

Earth bonding reels are designed for aircrafts and other refuelling applications where fuel transfer can generate static electricity build-up, and result in spark hazards.

Fixed to the chassis or frame of the refuelling tanker, the reel is self-retracting and carries forty metres of high-conductivity copper braided cables. A universal heavy-duty spring clamp completes the circuit to the aircraft or other vehicles.

The spring and stop catch mechanism allow the cable to be pulled and relaxed at any desired position; An extra pull is all that is required for cable retrieval.

Features
  • Sealed spring and stop catch for dirt and water prevention
  • Wide range of mounting positions
  • 40m 1c 4mm² PVC sheathed braided copper cable
  • Rubber-bump stop and heavy-duty spring clamp
  • Total earth path resistance 0.25Ohm
  • Reel mechanism tested to -40°C
  • Standard cable suitable to -19°C
  • Special cables available on request for lower temperatures
  • Hand rewind available
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Custom engineered solutions

Metreel offers a range of reeling drum solutions that meet most industrial applications. Occasionally, we encounter requirements outside our normal parameters, calling for a bespoke solution.

Our expertise in developing custom-designed reels is unmatched. Utilising advanced 3D CAD software, our design engineers leverage their expertise to create tailored solutions, providing realistic virtual models to assist throughout the process.

If you need reeling drums or other powerfeed products, contact us on 0115 932 7010.

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