Reels and Capacities
Standard Reel Dimension
| Parameter | Metal | Wood | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A – Flange Dia. | 6 1/2” | 6 1/2” | 10 1/2” | 12” | 16” | 18” | 24” | 30” |
| B – Traverse | 4 1/2” | 10 1/2” | 6” | 6” | 9” | 12” | 11” | 12” |
| C – Drum Dia. | 1 7/8” | 1 7/8” | 1 7/8” | 9” | 6” | 6” | 12” | 12” |
| D –Arbor | 3/4” | 3/4” | 1 3/8” | 1 3/8” | 1 3/8” | 1 3/8” | 1 3/8” | 1 3/8” |
APPROXIMATE REEL CAPACITIES IN FEET FOR WIRE AND CABLE
| Overall Wire & Cable Diameter |
6 ½” x 4 ½” | 6 ½” x 10 ½” | 10 ½” | 12” | 16” | 18” | 24” | 30” |
| 0.040 and smaller 0.041 – 0.045 0.046– 0.050 |
4,000 3,000 2,500 |
9,500 7,500 6,000 |
16,500 13,000 10,500 |
31,200 24,700 15,000 |
37,500 | |||
| 0.051 – 0.060 0.061 – 0.080 0.081 – 0.100 |
1,800 1,000 500 |
4,000 2,500 1,500 |
7,500 4,000 2,500 |
10,000 7,600 5,800 |
26,000 14,500 9,000 |
14,500 | ||
| 0.101 – 0.125 0.126 – 0.150 0.151– 0.175 |
1,000 500 |
1,500 1,000 800 |
3,700 2,350 1,600 |
6,000 4,000 3,000 |
9,000 6,500 4,500 |
14,000 10,000 |
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| 0.176 – 0.200 0.201 – 0.230 0.231– 0.260 |
500 | 1,100 | 2,500 1,700 1,200 |
3,500 2,500 2,000 |
6,900 5,600 4,400 |
8,500 6,500 5,000 |
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| 0.261 – 0.300 0.301 – 0.350 0.351 – 0.425 |
1,000 700 500 |
1,500 1,000 800 |
2,500 1,800 1,400 |
3,500 2,700 2,000 |
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| 0.426 – 0.500 0.501– 0.800 |
500 | 800 600 |
1,800 600 |