Portable Cables Reels are built inside a Pelican for hand carry. PCRs are stackable and store electrical power, signal and fiber optic cables for easy transportation and deployment in the field.

Portable Cable Reels

See what our next generation of Portable Cable Reels can do for your field operations. Models starting at $859

The Portable Cable Reel (PCR) is an innovative and efficient way to store and deploy control and/or power cable for remote systems. The coiling system is housed inside of a sturdy air shippable and stackable Pelican ™ Case ensuring safekeeping both in and out of use. A metal storage drum holds any cable from 1 mm fiber to 20mm multiconductor or coax and nearly everything between. The reels can be used in terrestrial, airborne or marine environments. Components are weather-tight (rated IP65 to IP66) meaning the exterior and interior can be cleaned with a hose and water.

Applications include:

Mobile Video Production
Tethered Drones & Aerostats (UAVs)
ROVs (Underwater Vehicles)
Semi AUV's
Towed Oceanographic Systems
Side Scan Sonar / Sub Bottom Profilers
Emergency Power Delivery

Pipe Crawlers and Tank Inspection
Remote Sensors & Cameras
Emergency Responders
Mobile Antenna Deployment
Deck and Accessory Cables
Daisy-chained Sensors
IOT Devices
Terrestrial Vehicles (UGVs)

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Deploy Cable

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Features:

Portable Cable Reel Features regarding function and construction of the reel.

Product Data Sheets

Storage Reels (w/o Rotary Joint (Slip Ring))

2KR PCR-610 PDS
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2KR PCR-1210 PDS
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2KR PCR-1810 PDS
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Dynamic Reels (w/ Rotary Joint / Slip Ring)

2KR PCR-620 PDS
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2KR PCR-1220 PDS
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2KR PCR-1820 PDS
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Purchase:

Purchase PCRs for cable storage-only (non-dynamic units without a rotary joint) directly at our eStore. For dynamic PCRs with rotary joints, use the inquiry form below or call or email with your cable, connector and signal description. What's a rotary joint? See the description below. Cable is extra - either yours or let us know what you need and we'll supply it.

PCR-610

$859.00

The smallest and lightest cable reel for storage.

Description:
The PCR-610 Portable Cable Reel holds over 150 meters (500 ft) of 6mm (0.25 in) diameter cable for connection to your field equipment. The PCR-610 is an economical cable reel supplied without a slip ring (rotary joint) letting the user install most any small diameter cable regardless of connector type. However the PCR-610 is upgradable - even after purchase to become the PCR-620 and include a slip ring and connectors.
Cable deployment and recovery is controlled by a drum-mounted revolving handle for easy cable control. A variable friction brake sets the drag preventing free-spooling. All materials are durable and corrosion resistant for long service life. (Shown with customer-supplied cable)

Features:Highly Portable; One Hand Lift for Rapid Deployment
Variable Fiction Brake Controls Drum Rotation
Slide Down Feet with Captive Hardware Deploy in Seconds. No loose parts to get lost.
All Weather Construction; Hose-Down Rinse Inside and Out. Drain holes across base.
Additional Axle Support when Lid is Closed
Interior Storage for “Deck Cables” and other items
Can be supplied with customer selected cable and connectors
Can be upgraded to a Slip Ring and Connectorized reel

Target Applications:Communications Equipment
Television & Video Production
Mobile Satellite Antennas
Emergency Services
Remote Cameras and Sensors
Mobile Networks
Oceanographic, ROV & AUV Support Cables
Fiber Optic Cables

NOTE: Adding this item to your cart confirms that you have read through, and agree to, both the Terms & Condition as well as the Shipping Policy on the "Terms & Shipping" page of www.2KRsystems.com.

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PCR-1210

$999.00

Our most popular and mid-size reel for storage.

Description:
The PCR-1210 Portable Cable Reel holds over 210 meters (720 ft) of 8 mm (0.32 in) diameter cable for connection to your field equipment. The PCR-1210 is an cost effective cable reel supplied without a slip ring (rotary joint) letting the user install most any small to mid diameter cable regardless of connector type. However the PCR-1210 is upgradable - even after purchase to become the PCR-1220 and include a slip ring and connectors.
Cable deployment and recovery is controlled by a drum-mounted revolving handle for easy cable control. A variable friction brake sets the drag preventing free-spooling. All materials are durable and corrosion resistant for long service life. (Shown with customer-supplied cable)

Features:Highly Portable; One Hand Lift for Rapid Deployment
Variable Fiction Brake Controls Drum Rotation
Slide Down Feet with Captive Hardware Deploy in Seconds. No loose parts to get lost.
Slide-Out Handle and Travel Wheels for Easy Transport
All Weather Construction; Hose-Down Rinse Inside and Out. Drain holes across base.
Additional Axle Support when Lid is Closed
Interior Storage for “Deck Cables” and other items
Can be supplied with customer selected cable and connectors
Can be upgraded to a Slip Ring and Connectorized reel

Target Applications:Communications Equipment
Television & Video Production
Mobile Satellite Antennas
Emergency Services
Remote Cameras and Sensors
Mobile Networks
Oceanographic, ROV & AUV Support Cables
Side Scan Sonar and Sub Bottom Profilers

NOTE: Adding this item to your cart confirms that you have read through, and agree to, both the Terms & Condition as well as the Shipping Policy on the "Terms & Shipping" page of www.2KRsystems.com.

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2KR PCR-1210 PDS

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PCR-1810

$1,057.00

Our largest size storage reel holds your longer cables.

Description:

The PCR-1810 Portable Cable Reel holds over 320 meters (1050 ft) of 8 mm (0.32 in) diameter cable for connection to your field equipment. The PCR-1810 is an cost effective cable reel supplied without a slip ring (rotary joint) letting the user install most any small to mid diameter cable regardless of connector type. However the PCR-1810 is upgradable - even after purchase to become the PCR-1820 and include a slip ring and connectors.

Cable deployment and recovery is controlled by a drum-mounted revolving handle for easy cable control. A variable friction brake sets the drag preventing free-spooling. All materials are durable and corrosion resistant for long service life. (Shown with customer-supplied cable)

Features:

Highly Portable; One Hand Lift for Rapid Deployment
Variable Fiction Brake Controls Drum Rotation
Slide Down Feet with Captive Hardware Deploy in Seconds. No loose parts to get lost.
Slide-Out Handle and Travel Wheels for Easy Transport
All Weather Construction; Hose-Down Rinse Inside and Out. Drain holes across base.
Additional Axle Support when Lid is Closed
Interior Storage for “Deck Cables” and other items
Can be supplied with customer selected cable and connectors
Can be upgraded to a Slip Ring and Connectorized reel

Target Applications:

Communications Equipment
Television & Video Production
Mobile Satellite Antennas
Emergency Services
Remote Cameras and Sensors
Mobile Networks
Oceanographic, ROV & AUV Support Cables
Side Scan Sonar and Sub Bottom Profilers

NOTE: Adding this item to your cart confirms that you have read through, and agree to, both the Terms & Condition as well as the Shipping Policy on the "Terms & Shipping" page of www.2KRsystems.com.

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Models Types and Sizes at a Glance...

Size	W/O Rotary Joint (Storage)	With Rotary Joint	Capacity (See graphs below for a range of cable diameters)
"Small"	PCR-610	PCR-620	500 ft. of 0.25 in. dia. (150 meters of 6mm dia)
"Medium"	PCR-1210	PCR-1220	1200 ft. of 0.25 in. dia. (360 meters of 6mm dia.)
"Large"	PCR-1810	PCR-1820	1800 ft. of 0.25 in. dia. (640 meters of 6mm dia.)

Cable Capacity:

Use the graphs below to determine how much cable will fit on a specific product. US units graph is on the left and metric is on the right. Values are for typical real word winding found in the field. So if you're careful you can usually load more cable than stated.

English Units

Cable capacity for 3 sizes of Portable Cable Reels in English units

Metric Units

Cable capacity for 3 sizes of Portable Cable Reels in metric units

What's a Rotary Joint?

There are two families of PCRs: dynamic reels with rotary joints and storage-only reels without rotary joints. Two common examples employing a rotary joint are the ubiquitous plastic garden hose reel and airhose drum reel found at automotive service centers. In these examples rotary joints allow the hose to be wound or unwound on the drum while fluid or air is flowing. Our rotary joints pass electrical and/or optical signals through electrical and fiber optic cables also while the storage drum rotates without the cable twisting. Signals can be up to 600 volts, low or high current, RF band, serial data, 100BaseT or Gigabit Ethernet or even single or multimode fiber optic. Units are supplied with virtually any available connector set as long as they fit inside the ruggedized case.

How do you decide which type? Simple. If it's feasible to deploy (pull out) the working cable before connecting the stationary end of the cable reel you don't need a rotary joint and should consider a storage-only reel. You'll save money and receive the cable reel sooner. However, if you need both ends of the cable to be connected and signal and/or power flowing while the drum rotates then specify a PCR with a rotary joint. The last two digits of the model number tell the story: 10 = without rotary joint and 20 = with rotary joint. Need more information? Call or email us. Or fill out the Inquiry form on the right and we'll walk you through identifying the pertinent details.

PCR-620, PCR-1220 and PCR-1820 Inquiry Form for Cable Reels with Rotary Joints (Slip Rings)

Anatomy of Dynamic (Rotary Joint-Equipped) Reels:

These units pass electrical or optical signals while the cable drum is rotating without the cable twisting.

With Inline Circular Connectors (on the Drum-Face)

Anatomy of Rotary Joint-Equipped Reels with Inline Circular Connectors (on the Drum-Face)

With Junction Box

Anatomy of Rotary Joint-Equipped Reels with Drum-Face-Mounted Junction Box Connection

Plant Your Feet

Get Loaded

Deploy Cable

Slow It Down

Features:

Product Data Sheets

Purchase:

PCR-610

PCR-1210

PCR-1810

Models Types and Sizes at a Glance...

Cable Capacity:

English Units

Metric Units

What's a Rotary Joint?

PCR-620, PCR-1220 and PCR-1820 Inquiry Form for Cable Reels with Rotary Joints (Slip Rings)

Anatomy of Dynamic (Rotary Joint-Equipped) Reels:

With Inline Circular Connectors (on the Drum-Face)

With Junction Box

Cable Loading Video:

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