Industrial reeling drums carry power that makes various industrial jobs not only possible but most importantly much safer than they would otherwise be.
Also known as cable drums or cable reels, industrial reeling drums are available in various different sizes and types. However, their primary aim is to store, transport and dispense cables which are neatly wrapped around the cable drum.
Metreel is a leading UK supplier of industrial cable reeling drums.
If you are new to all things cable drums, we’ve also put together a article on What Is An Industrial Cable Reel? to guide you, which you might want to check out first.
In the meantime, here are some of the primary roles that cable drums provide.
Cable Management
Cables are important for transferring power across industrial sites. But if the cables aren’t carefully managed, they run the risk of being damaged. Not only are damaged cables expensive to repair, but they potentially create safety hazards depending on what the cables transport. By using a reeling drum, cables are neatly wrapped around the drum to reduce the chances the cable will kink, tangle or bend. Likewise, when not in use, the cables are stored neatly and out of harm’s way.
Efficient Material Transport
While we might use an extension lead to carry cables at home, in industrial environments, the solution needs to be world class. That’s exactly what cable drums provide, as they transport cables and hoses from one location to another.
Take the Metreel Earth Bonding Reel as an example. It is designed for aircraft and other refuelling applications where static electricity build-up generated by the transfer of fuel can result in spark hazards. Overall, our technology provides a much safer solution while still getting the job done.
Speed Control
It’s possible for reeling drums to be equipped with speed control mechanisms to offer careful precision over the rate of cable deployment. Compared with manual deployment of cables not wound around a drum, the technology of reeling drums is in a league of its own.
Space Optimisation
On many industrial sites, space is often a premium. The beauty of cable reeling drums is that they are neat and compact. Even when storing long lengths of cables, the space taken up is very minimal.
Cable Protection
When cables are stored within a reeling drum, they are less likely to come into contact with dust, dirt, grease, moisture, sunlight and similar environmental factors that may damage the cables or create health and safety issues. Overall, cable protection is safer for workers while also saving money for businesses due to cables being less likely to be damaged.
Metreel – Industrial Cable Reel Drums UK
Could your industrial cables and hoses benefit from being carefully housed in a reeling drum?
As a leading supplier of reeling drums, there are endless solutions we can create on behalf of your business.
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