Thursday, March 16, 2017

The Role Of Power Reel Handling Equipment

By Carol Gibson


The type and size of a reel depends on the diameter, weight and length of material that has been wrapped on it. In case you intend to transport cables, you need to compare the diameter and weight of cables and those of reels to be used. This is the only way you can minimize chances of damages occurring in the course of transportation. You also need appropriate power reel handling equipment to ensure that the movement is done successfully and in the right manner.

Reels play essential roles when cables are being handled and transported. They exist in different sizes and types. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages. Each cable has a minimum bending radius. Before the commencement of movement, the transporter is required to check on the minimum radius of a cable to reduce chances of damages occurring in the course of movement.

Wooden drums are one of commonly used reels when industrial cables are being transported. They are commonly found near industrial and construction sites. These facilities are not only large in size, but also occur in varying types. Steel-tyred is another common type. Reels that fall under this category are strong, large and can be used in different environments. Exports drums are commonly associated with cables moved for long distances like during the imports or exports. Industrial cables are generally heavy and that is why wooden drums are the best option for moving them.

Plywood reels are commonly used to move heavy materials. These kinds are generally cheap and light. They are efficient in case cables being dealt with are not that heavy. Commercial electricians commonly use them. Poplar wood is not only strong, but also light-weight. It is commonly used during the manufacture of plywood reels. These types cannot be recycled. Plastic reels are the best option for moving cables that are short. These types can be reused and applied in varying environments.

Popularity of steel drums is increasing day by day. Other than being efficient these facilities are also durable. They are generally made of steel, which is generally a heavy and strong material. Moving reels can be complex and tiresome. Any individual willing to move such materials should prepare well to minimize chances of accidents occurring along the way. Material handling is commonly used for heavy materials such as reels in various industries. In the course of the movement semi-automated, manual and automated techniques are used.

Material handling helps in creating place and time utility through storage and control of a variety of materials in warehousing, consumption, disposal, distribution and manufacturing. They play an essential role in logistics, manufacturing industries, retail stores and in warehouses. They are useful in construction industry.

Automated handling is a type of material handling. In this case, economically and technically feasible materials are used during the movement of certain materials. Equipment that fall under this category is usually semi-automated. Human effort may be required during loading and unloading. In addition to that, human effort will definitely be required when driving the facility.

Knowhow in the fields such as robotic, sensing and machine intelligence is improving day by day. This means that material handling tasks can be automated if appropriate measures are put in place. However, automating such tasks is very expensive and this is why only very few industries have been able to do so.




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