• Benefits Of Our Plastic Reel • Components • Stock Size Chart • eDrawings • Assembly • Disassembly

Benefits Of Our Plastic Reel

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Blowmolding Process      Consistent traverse      Consistent tare weight      Enhanced product image packaging      Competitively priced with plywood      Strongest plastic reel available Plastic (HDPE)      No splinters, sharp edges, or bolts      Smooth interior finish for a smooth payoff      Eliminates flanges from warping      Damaged reels can be reground and remanufactured      Durable in all climates      Resists the elements      100% recyclable      Lightweight-Up to 50% lighter than wood Patented design      Reels lock together without mechanical fasteners      Molded in stack tabs lock finished reels in place on a pallet      Easy to assemble      Easy to reuse or return Recycling Program      We offer your customer a no-charge recycling/return program

Most flanges & cores are interchangeable. This reduces required inventory sizes vs. other types of reels. We have over 100 sizes in stock available for immediate shipment. We can also provide custom reels.

Components

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	CORE The tab on the end of the core locks in between the web on the flange to securely hold the reel together. Available in 6", 8" and 11" diameters for use with any of the flanges. The length of the core is variable from 6" through 32".
	FLANGE One-half or one-inch flange thickness available. Utilizes patented locking thread design to secure flange to core.  The locking web screws into place and locks over the tab on the core. This flange is virtually indestructible and impact resistant.

Size Chart

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Stock Size Chart Click To View

Our stock size chart will open up in a new window which can be easily printed.

eDrawings

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Reel Core can propose solutions to your custom applications utilizing Solidworks®. Contact us for details.

Reel Assembly

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Start assembly by aligning the arrow on the core with the slot on the web. Turn flange clockwise until the web engages over the tab on the core.

Reel Disassembly

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Pry right hand portion of web with a screwdriver or other similar tool until the flange is able to turn counterclockwise. Prior to reuse, the web must be pressed down to original position.