Cables are essential to many applications. If you use large-sized cables, rolling and unrolling them manually can be an arduous and dangerous process. But with a cable reel roller, you can save plenty of time and even ensure that your workers safely accomplish the task.

It is a simple platform-like machine equipped with rollers at the bottom. Its main function is to roll large spools for unwinding and storing cables. It is often used with a unit that tugs or pulls the cable. Cable reel rollers come in many sizes and can handle varying load capacities.

Some cable reel rollers are unpowered and function only to make it easier to rotate the spool. Some have powered rollers that can rotate in two directions and come with bidirectional controls. They may also feature variable speeds ideal for differently sized spools and rolling needs. A powered cable reel roller can also be equipped with a slip clutch to remove excess torque and enhance safety. V-track rollers allow you to easily adjust to different spool diameters.

There are many reasons to invest in a cable reel roller.

Most large cables are made from metal, which makes a full spool immensely heavy. Their weight makes it impossible to handle without the aid of machines. Even the task of unwinding the cable from the spool will take a lot of time—there is always the risk of the spool rolling away or not budging at all.

A cable reel roller keeps the spool in one area while rotating it. This makes unwinding and storing cables easier and faster. Workers do not have to worry much about the task as the machine does most of it. For this reason, they can focus on more valuable steps of the process. They can also finish tasks involving cables more quickly.

A cable reel roller allows workers to securely separate cables from their spool without reducing the wire’s integrity. In the case of powered rollers, you may even adjust the rolling speed to make sure that cables are handled as carefully as needed. If not in use, cables may also be returned to their spools for storage without any problem.

Because large metal cables are heavy, handling them manually is risky. A cable reel roller supports the weight of the spool and prevents it from rolling away and hitting any of your workers. Additionally, reduced work means workers are not exhausted and are less prone to injuries.

If your shop is engaged in a lot of applications that require large cables, a cable reel roller will make for a solid investment. Not only will it reduce your cycle times, it will also provide you with opportunities to save in many areas, including labor and material costs.