Cable Reel

Product Overview

A cable reel is a cable handling device designed to supply power to moving equipment. It is widely used in cranes, electric flat cars, grabs, electromagnetic chucks, and other mobile power supply applications. Driven by spring or motor, the cable reel automatically extends and retracts the cable, effectively preventing cable tangling, wear, and tensile damage, ensuring safe and stable equipment operation.

Product Types

1. Spring-Driven Cable Reel

• Working principle similar to a steel tape measure — uses a spiral spring to store energy; the spring tightens when the cable is pulled out and automatically retracts when external force is removed

• No external power required — simple structure with good synchronization performance

• Suitable for power supply cables up to 500V and multi-core control cables

• Standard cable lengths: 15m, 20m, 25m — special designs up to 50–60m available

2. Motor-Driven Cable Reel

• Driven by a geared motor — available with torque control or variable frequency control

• Suitable for long-length, large-cross-section cable applications

• Smooth operation with high reliability

Core Advantages

• Automatic Operation: No manual intervention required — cable automatically extends and retracts as equipment moves

• Cable Protection: Prevents tangling, knotting, and wear — extends cable service life

• Flexible Installation: Can be installed vertically, horizontally, or suspended to suit different operating conditions

• Safe & Reliable: Good synchronization performance — smooth extension and retraction — prevents cable pulling damage

• Compact Structure: Small size, light weight — easy to install and maintain

• Strong Customization: Custom designs available based on cable specifications, length, and operating conditions

Typical Applications

• Lifting Electromagnets: Supplies power to electromagnetic chucks — automatically retracts and extends as the lifting device moves

• Electric Flat Cars: Provides mobile power supply for shop transport cars

• Grab Buckets: Suitable for grab cranes in ports and docks

• Single-Beam Cranes: Used together with electric hoists

• Stackers / Reclaimers / Mobile Conveyors: Various mobile power supply equipment