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Novembe r, 2016 Editi on : 33

Reel Anatomy
Reels and spools are by far the safest, most reliable and often times the only way to transport long lengths of
wire and cable. Reels and their associated packaging are standardized in NEMA WC 26 I EEMAC 201 and are
designated by their dimensions: Flange x Inside Traverse x Drum, e.g. : 96x48x56 [in.].

In 2015, in order to properly supply its customers, the Okonite Company purchased over 100,000 wooden
reels. Though some reels are larger than others, the capacity of a reel is actually determined as a function of
the weight and the diameter of the cable it will carry.

Below is a diagram presenting the important parts of a reel followed by a table of reel dimensions and useful
information.

F =Flange A = Arbor Ho le
T = Inside Traverse B = Drive Holes
D = Drum Diameter C =Test Hole in left fla nge of reel
W = Overall Wi dth

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 Reel Dimensions and Capacity

Flange   Inside Traverse  Drum Diameter  Overall Width  Reel Weight  Cable Capacity 

Diameter [in.] [in.] [in.] [in.] [lbs.] [lbs.]

F T D W ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐
14 10 5 11.3 5 100
18 10 6 11.5 11 185
24 12 10 15 23 350
24 18 10 21 24 350
27 18 12 21.5 32 700
30 18 12 22 39 950
32 24 14 28 55 1500
36 18 12 22.5 64 1900
36 24 17 28.5 77 2000
37.5 18 10 22.5 68 1250
40 24 17 28 80 1500
40 24 17 28.5 89 2500
42 26 18 30 90 1500
42 26 18 30.5 100 3000
45 28 21 32 106 1500
45 28 21 32.5 116 3500
50 32 24 36.5 143 3000
50 32 24 37.5 177 4800
54 32 26 36.5 164 3000
54 32 26 38 234 6500
58 32 28 36.5 187 3000
58 32 28 38 266 6500
62 34 32 39.5 256 4500
62 34 32 41.5 347 7000
66 32 36 38.5 285 4500
66 32 36 39.5 390 7000
66 36 36 42.5 292 4500
66 36 36 43.5 400 7000
72 36 36 41.5 335 4500
72 36 36 44 559 8000
72 36 40 41.5 343 4500
72 42 36 47.5 385 4500
72 42 36 50 570 8000
 Reel Dimensions and Capacity
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Flange   Inside Traverse  Drum Diameter  Overall Width  Reel Weight  Cable Capacity 
Diameter [in.] [in.] [in.] [in.] [lbs.] [lbs.]

F  T D  W ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐
72 48 36 54.5 397 4500
72 48 36 56 592 8000
76 36 40 41.5 374 4500
76 36 40 44 627 9000
78 36 40 41.5 390 4500
78 36 40 44.5 710 12000
78 48 42 54.5 471 4500
78 48 42 56.5 762 12000
78 48 48 54.5 571 4500
82 42 42 49.5 560 6000
82 42 42 50.5 804 12000
84 54 48 61.5 639 6000
84 54 48 62.5 920 12000
90 45 42 52.5 653 6000
90 45 42 53.5 933 15000
90 54 48 61.5 704 6000
90 54 48 62.5 1022 12000
96 48 48 55.5 758 6000
96 48 48 56.5 1078 15000
96 54 56 61.5 816 6000
96 54 56 62.5 1199 12000
108 60 56 67.5 1809 12000
108 60 56 70.5 1809 15000