An innovative and efficient way to store and deploy control and/or power cables for remote systems.
See what our next generation of Portable Cable Reels can do for your field operations.
Portable Cable Reel
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
Remote Vehicles
• ROVs (Underwater Vehicles)
• Terrestrial Vehicles (UGVs)
• Pipe Crawlers and Tank Inspection
• Side Scan Sonar/Sub Bottom Profilers
• Towed Oceanographic Systems
• Semi AUVs
Mobile & Field Use
• Power Delivery
• Antenna Deployment
• Video Production
• Mine and Tunnel Communications
Surveillance & Remote Monitoring
• Remote Sensors & Cameras
• Tethered Drones & Aerostats (UAVs)
• Drop Cameras and Sensors
• Communication Systems
Features
Regarding function and construction of the reel.
Product Data Sheets
Storage Reels
Without 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
With 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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PCR Walkthroughs
Plant Your Feet
Deploy Cable
Get Loaded
Slow It Down
Model Types and Sizes
| Size | W/O Rotary Joint (Storage) | With Rotary Joint | Capacity (See graphics below) |
|---|---|---|---|
| "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
The graphs below can help you determine how much cable fits in a specific product. These values reflect typical real-world winding practices. Therefore, if you are careful, you can often load more cable than indicated.
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 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 if 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, specify a PCR with a rotary joint if you need both ends of the cable connected and signal and/or power flowing while the drum rotates. The last two digits of the model number tell the story: 10 = without rotary joint and 20 = with rotary joint.
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Anatomy of Dynamic Reels
(Rotary Joint-Equipped)
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)
With Junction Box
