ORTON make spring operated cable reeling drums are powered with springs and has an automatic rewind feature which provides an extremely simple way of supplying power to machines such as cranes and hoists. These spring cable reeling drums are used for both AC and DC applications. These reels recovers and store the cable in multiple layerson the drum.
Standard reels are supplied for the cable fed in the clockwise direction, when viewed from the slipring side. The same can be provided for anticlockwise feed of cable also. These reels are extremely simple to mount, and can be mounted on the structure with the help of a supporting flange - If no suitable structure is available, then Vibrator Motor (Unbalanced)a bracket can be connected to the flange and this can be fixed to the floor or tray etc.
The springs used in these reels are manufactured from the highest quality materials and are of clock spring type. A wide range of characteristics can be obtained by assembling these springs singly or in series or in parallel.
All the power sliprings are designed for 600V AC operating voltage.
Spring operated cable reeling drums can also be supplied with geared rotary limit Switch arrangement.
Advantages
Uses standard AC or DC motor as prime mover.
This design reduces tensions in the reeled cable substantially as against other form of drive.
Lubricated for life gearbox. o Range of drive units to suit various sizes and length of cable to be reeled.
Reduced overall size as compared with conventional motor.
No chain drives, hence reduced maintenance.
Selected reel will cover wide range of cable length & sizes.
No additional brake required
Combinations of core sizes and quantities can be readily accommodated, in standard size of housing.