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Figure 3. Reel Rolling
Roll reel in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
T
D
F
d
Arbor
Hole
Figure 2. Reel Components
F = Flange Diameter
T = Inside Traverse Width
D = Drum Diameter
d = Depth
should be handled utilizing equipment designed
for that purpose. Reels of cable must not be
dropped from any height, particularly from trucks
or other transporting equipment. Lifting or han-
dling of cable reels should be done in such a
manner that the lifting/handling device does not
make direct contact with the cable or its protec-
tive covering. Care shall also be taken so that
the flange of one reel does not impact cable on
another reel. If any of these cases occur, the
cable shall be examined for damage. The fol-
lowing methods are recommended for lifting of
cable (see Figure 1):
• A crane or boom type equipment may be used
by inserting a suitable shaft, which is properly
secured, through the reel arbor hole and lifting
with slings. A spreader or other device should
be used to minimize sling pressure against the
reel flange.
• Forklift type equipment may be used to move
smaller, narrower reels. Fork tines should be
placed so that lift pressure is on the reel
flanges, not on the cable, and must reach all
the way across the reel so the lift is against
both reel flanges.
• Reels may be moved short distances by
rolling. Reels should be rolled in the direction
that the cable is wound (see Figure 3). This
will tend to tighten the cable windings, not
loosen them. Surfaces over which the reels
are to be rolled should be firm, level, and clear
of debris including protruding stones, stumps,
and other material which may damage the
cable if the reel straddles them. Make sure
there are no objects in the way that could
damage the cable surface by preventing the
reel flanges from bearing the total weight.
Table 1 provides capacities of standard RSCC
shipping reels. If a cable is transferred to another
reel, the drum diameter of the reel shall be equal
to, or greater than the original reel drum diame-
ter, as shown in Table 2. Reel flanges should be
in good condition to prevent damage to the
cable. The reel should be capable of accommo-
dating the cable length with at least 1 1/2 inches
of clearance below the top of the flange. The reel
shall have an adequate weight capacity. Care
shall be taken to assure that cable limits for
bending radius are not violated and the cable is
not twisted during rereeling or installation.
Appropriate precautions for reeling and unreel-
ing should be followed (see Section 5).
Identification and/or marking information shall be
transferred to the new reel using a permanent
marking method.
Cables shall be handled carefully during
unreeling to prevent damage due to kinking or
bending to radii smaller than allowable limits.
During handling, cables shall not be laid on
rough ground, run over, dragged over sharp
objects or other such treatment that could cause
damage.
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