Spring & Motor-Driven Cable Reels for Cranes

Conductix-Wampfler manufactures spring-driven and motor-driven cable reels for delivering power to industrial equipment such as overhead cranes, hoists, and monorails. Also referred to as a cable reeler, each unit mounts to a fixed location while the cable end connects to the moving equipment — automatically retracting as the crane or hoist returns. Spring-loaded and motor-driven models are available in hundreds of configurations and can be custom engineered for your application. Ergonomic Partners is a distributor for Conductix cable reels serving customers across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

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Conductix Spring Driven Cable Reels

Conductix-Wampfler spring-driven cable reels are designed to deliver power reliably to overhead cranes, hoists, monorails, and mobile equipment. Available in a wide range of configurations — from light commercial-grade reels to heavy-duty mill-duty units — there is a PowerReel series for virtually every application.

Spring-driven cable reels offered by Conductix include:

VersaReel Commercial Grade Cable Reel

The VersaReel is a commercial-grade spring-driven cable reel suited for a broad range of light industrial and facility applications. A powerful spring motor retracts up to 50 feet of cable automatically, with or without an end accessory attached. The quick-change cable guide makes repositioning straightforward, and the reel can be ceiling, wall, or bench mounted with a separate base plate.

Features	Specs
Adjustable Ball Stop and Locking Ratchet Quick-Change Cable Guide Ceiling, Wall, or Bench Mounting Reinforced Steel Frame Black Molded Nylon Construction Heavy-Duty Long-Life Spring Motor UL Listed for Indoor Use 2-Year Warranty Made in the USA	Wire Lengths: 25, 35, and 50 ft Wire Gauge: 12 or 16 AWG Amperage: 10A, 15A, and 20A Slip Ring: 20A, 125V Feeder Cord: 6 ft GFCI: Available with or without End Accessories: Flying Leads, RB Box, Single Outlet, Triple Tap, Twist Lock

1200 Series PowerReel

The 1200 Series PowerReel is built for heavy-duty applications including mobile equipment control cables, smaller hoists, and cranes. cUL and CSA listed, it is available with or without cable — cabled configurations come as 300-volt SJOW or 600-volt SOW-A in lengths from 25 to 50 feet.

Features	Specs
Safety Yellow Powder-Coated Finish 4-Roller Cable Guide — adjustable to 12 positions, removable if not needed Ratchet Mechanism to Lock Cable in Extended Position Adjustable Ball Stop Grounded Slip Ring Assembly	Certifications: cUL and CSA Listed Feeder Cord: 6 ft Cable: Available with or without Cable Voltage: 300V SJOW or 600V SOW-A Cable Lengths: 25 to 50 ft

1400 Series PowerReel

The 1400 Series PowerReel is an all-steel, low-maintenance reel built for a wide range of industrial power requirements. Constructed with a minimum number of components for long service life, it is available with or without cable — cabled reels are 600-volt SOW-A and accommodate 20 to 80 feet depending on the model.

Features	Specs
Heavy-Duty All-Steel Construction Safety Yellow Powder-Coat Finish Formed Steel Stand with Multiple Mounting Holes Numbered Terminal Blocks for Easy Incoming Wiring 4-Roller Cable Guide — adjustable to 12 positions Ratchet Mechanism to Lock Cable in Extended Position — can be locked out if not needed Grounded Slip Ring Assembly	Cable: Available with or without Cable Voltage: 600V SOW-A Cable Lengths: 20 to 80 ft

1500 Series Hazardous Duty Cable Reel

The 1500 Series is a hazardous duty cable reel rated NEMA 4, dust and watertight for indoor and outdoor use. It is UL-listed as explosion proof and fitted with a spark-proof ratchet and hazardous location slip ring housing. Cable capacity ranges from 20 to 80 feet, and each unit is supplied with a 16 AWG SOW-A cable.

Features	Ideal For
Rugged Steel and Cast Aluminum Construction Gray Epoxy Finish Dust and Watertight — Rated NEMA 4 UL-Listed Explosion Proof Spark-Proof Ratchet Hazardous Location Slip Ring Housing 35A / 600V R-Series Slip Ring Assembly in Threaded Enclosure Ball Stop 6 ft Feeder Cord Cable Lengths: 20 to 80 ft Cable: 16 AWG SOW-A	Petroleum Facilities Grain Storage and Handling Silos Underground Mines Wastewater Treatment Plants Paint Booths Chemical Plants

1900-2400 Series PowerReel

The 1900 and 2400 Series PowerReels are designed for applications requiring longer cable runs and higher current capacity than the 1400 Series. Both are sealed to NEMA 4 for indoor and outdoor use and carry current from 35 to 150 amps. The 1900 Series uses a 19-inch diameter spool; the 2400 Series uses a 24-inch diameter spool.

Features	Ideal For
All-Steel Construction, Safety Yellow Powder-Coat Finish Sealed to NEMA 4 for Indoor and Outdoor Use Two-Piece Cable Roller Guide — 345° Mounting Range Lifetime Lubricated Spring Motor Canister, Safety Sealed R-Series Industrial Slip Rings Current Capacity: 35 to 150A Spool Diameter: 19 in (1900 Series) / 24 in (2400 Series)	Utility Trucks Aviation Hangars Automated Material Handling Large Cable-End Accessories Overhead Hoists and Cranes Truck Cranes and Ladder Trucks

3200-3600 Series PowerReel

The 3200 and 3600 Series are the top of the PowerReel spring-driven line, built for the most demanding industrial applications including overhead hoists, cranes, trippers, and conveyors. The modular all-steel construction features quick-change containerized springs, external torque adjustment, and a fully adjustable cable guide — making these reels well suited for high-cycle environments where serviceability matters.

Features	Options
All-Steel Modular Construction, Safety Yellow Powder-Coat Finish Sealed Slip Ring Housing — NEMA 4 Roller Guide — mounts anywhere along a 345° arc Safety-Sealed, Lifetime Lubricated Spring Motor Canisters with Quick-Change Feature External Spring Torque Adjustment Integrated Junction Box and Spool Guard Rails Reel Lifting Eyes	Left-Hand Rotation — contact factory Spool Lock Limit Switch Marine Duty Pivot Base Ratchet ReelSafe Brake

RhinoReel – Mill Duty Spring-Driven Cable Reel

The RhinoReel is a mill-duty spring-driven cable reel engineered for the most demanding crane applications — grapples, transfer cars, and magnet cranes. Its worldwide patented linear coil spring motor delivers a smooth, consistent torque curve and is rated for approximately 100,000 cycles, outperforming conventional clock springs by roughly three times. The fully enclosed spring mechanism can be safely replaced without the risk of violent unwinding associated with traditional canister-style springs, and the main ball screw and chain drive system requires no routine maintenance.

Features	Specs
Worldwide Patented Linear Coil Spring Motor — rated for ~100,000 cycles Fully Enclosed Spring Mechanism — safe and easy replacement No Routine Maintenance Required on Ball Screw and Chain Drive System Sealed to NEMA 4 for Indoor and Outdoor Use AUE 360 High-Solids Polyurethane Finish Spool Lock, External Adjustment, and Spring Tension Loss Indicator Optional Cable Guides Available	Conductors: 2 to 36 Slip Ring Rating: 75 to 400A at up to 600V Max Speed: 100 ft/min (consult factory for higher speeds)

Welding Cable Reel

The Conductix Welding Cable Reel is a dedicated reel built on the proven 1400 and 1900 Series PowerReel platform, designed specifically for electric welding applications. It handles 25 to 100 feet of welding cable and is suited for fabrication shops, utility vehicles, and other indoor or outdoor welding environments where controlled cable management is required.

Features	Ideal For
Built on 1400 and 1900 Series PowerReel Platform Positive Locking Ratchet Slip Ring Rated to 450A Built to NEMA 4X Standards Available with or without Cable Cable: 6 AWG to 2/0 welding cable Cable Lengths: 25 to 100 ft	Fabrication Shops Utility Vehicles MIG and TIG Welding Applications Indoor and Outdoor Use

Grounding/Static Discharge Cable Reel

Conductix Grounding Reels — also called Static Discharge Reels — safely direct static electricity to ground in hazardous environments such as refueling stations, fuel trucks, fuel tanks, and similar applications. Two models are available: the compact SDR and the 1400 Series Grounding Reel, with cable lengths from 25 to 100 feet.

SDR Model	1400 Series Grounding Reel
Compact All-Steel Construction Vinyl-Coated Aircraft Cable 100A Grounding Clamp Included Cable Lengths: 25 and 50 ft	Built to NEMA 4X Standards Ball Stop, Ratchet Lock-Out, and 4-Roller Cable Guide 100A Grounding Clamp Included Cable: 12/1 SOW-A or Orange-Jacketed Aircraft Cable Cable Length: Up to 100 ft

Series 6100 Galvanized "BEF"

The Series 6100 Galvanized "BEF" is a heavy-duty spring-driven cable reel built for demanding industrial crane electrification applications. It is a component-based system consisting of a galvanized cable drum, enclosed spring motor, IP65-rated slip ring assembly, and mounting flange — each engineered for long service life and ease of replacement.

Series 6100 Galvanized "BEF"
Cable Drum:	Spring Motor:	Slip Ring Assembly:	Mounting Flange:
The cable drum is mounted on both sides with lifetime lubricated ball bearings. The galvanized flanges are also bolted to the drum body, which is coated with epoxy for corrosion protection.	The spring motor utilizes special spring steel to guarantee long-life service. The springs, which are fully encapsulated, provide safe and easy handling and replacement. The advanced steel and spring technology will allow for approximately 100,000 movements.	The slip ring is used for transferring control signals and electric power from the original supply to the cable reel. Designed for insulation group C, the "BEF" types are all rated at a 100% duty cycle. The ring is impact resistant and rated at IP65 for moisture and dust protection. The reference voltage and the operating voltage are 415 VAC to 660 VAC, respectively; and the current carrying capacity ranges from 50 mA to 150 A nominal at +30°C.	A mounting flange is supplied and is exceptionally easy to install. Other additions are available such as cable roller guides, fixed or swivel guide arms, and back stops.

Conductix Motor-Driven Cable Reels

Conductix-Wampfler's Motor-Driven Cable Reels are the perfect solution for applications requiring high voltages and long travel distances. Each model is highly efficient, durable, and reliable.

Compact [C] Series

The Compact [C] Series is designed for standard industrial crane applications where reliability and corrosion resistance are the primary requirements. A maintenance-free magnetic coupler drive and standardized slip ring assembly make it a straightforward, dependable choice for overhead cranes, gantry cranes, transfer cars, and similar equipment.

Benefits	Specs
Reliable Operation: Standardized slip ring assembly Corrosion Resistant: Hot-dip galvanized reel drum and flanges for tough environments Maintenance Free: Standard motor with magnetic coupler and contactless torque transmission Applications: Gantry cranes, grabs and magnets, overhead cranes, treatment facilities, transfer cars, and stage rigging	Travel Speed: 100 m/min Max Winding Length: 200 m Temperature Range: -20°C to +60°C OD of Spool: Random Wind: 400 – 1,700 mm Monospiral: 1,100 – 3,600 mm Gearbox: Type W: 100 – 400 Nm Type BNA: 300 – 700 Nm Slip Ring Assembly: Power Max: 690V / 200A Control and Data Max: 500V–690V / mA–25A

Heavy Load [HL] Series

The Heavy Load [HL] Series is built for port and heavy industrial applications that demand high current capacity, long winding lengths, and minimal downtime. A modular design allows drive units to be added after installation, and the factory-lubricated gearbox is rated for 5 years or 15,000 hours of operation before scheduled maintenance.

Benefits

Specs

Modular Assembly: Drive units can be added after installation Drive Options: MAG Drive or Variable Frequency SMART Drive Minimal Maintenance: 5-year / 15,000-hour service interval; grease-lubricated gearbox from factory Corrosion Resistant: Hot-dip galvanized reel drum and flanges for tough environments Applications: Ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, stackers/reclaimers, ship unloaders, rail mounted gantry (RMG), and shipbuilding cranes

Travel Speed: MAG Drive: up to 100 m/min SMART Drive: up to 180 m/min Max Winding Length: 700 m Temperature Range: -40°C to +60°C OD of Spool: Monorail: 1,100 – 8,000 mm 3-2-3: 1,100 – 3,600 mm Gearbox: Type BNA: 1,100 – 19,000 Nm Type X07: 1,100 – 11,000 Nm Slip Ring Assembly: Power Low Voltage Max: 690V / 1,600A Power High Voltage Max: 24,000V / 500A Control Max: 500V / 25A Data: Fiber optic, mA

High Dynamics [HD] Series

The High Dynamics [HD] Series is engineered for applications requiring precise speed and torque control at high cycle rates. Low starting inertia and smooth cable handling extend cable service life and improve overall system reliability, making it the right choice for automated stacking cranes, intermodal equipment, and E-RTG cranes.

Benefits

Specs

Speed and Torque Control: Designed for highly dynamic, high-cycle operation Low Starting Inertia: Highly efficient drive components reduce mechanical stress Extended Cable Life: Smooth handling increases cable and system reliability Corrosion Resistant: Hot-dip galvanized reel drum and flanges for tough environments Applications: Ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, spreader reels, automated stacking cranes, rail mounted gantry (RMG), intermodal cranes, electric rubber tyred gantry (E-RTG) cranes

Travel Speed: MAG Drive: up to 180 m/min SMART Drive: up to 300 m/min Max Winding Length: 700 m Temperature Range: -40°C to +60°C OD of Spool: Monorail: 1,100 – 8,000 mm Single Layer / Spreader: 1,200 mm Gearbox: BNA / A3X: 1,100 – 11,000 Nm NCR: 2,500 – 11,000 Nm Slip Ring Assembly: Power Low Voltage Max: 690V / 1,600A Power High Voltage Max: 24,000V / 500A Control Max: 500V / 25A Data: Fiber optic, mA

Long Range [LR] Series

The Long Range [LR] Series handles winding lengths up to 2,000 meters, making it the right choice for bulk material handling equipment with very long travel distances. The skeleton-type drum reduces rotational inertia and improves cable cooling, and the modular construction accommodates multiple mounting arrangements to fit the machine structure.

Benefits	Specs
Long Travel Distance: Single or multi-layer drum type spool for very long runs Skeleton-Type Drum: Reduced inertia and optimal cable cooling Modular and Rugged Construction: Multiple mounting arrangements for best fit with machine structure; suited for harsh environments Applications: Stackers/reclaimers, tripper cars, mobile conveyors, bucket wheel excavators, scrapers, and stack rakes	Travel Speed: Up to 60 m/min Max Winding Length: 2,000 m Max Drum OD: 3.3 m Temperature Range: -40°C to +60°C Gearbox: Type BNA: 1,000 – 18,000 Nm SMART Drive: 1,000 – 8,500 Nm Slip Ring Assembly: Power Low Voltage Max: 690V / 1,600A Power High Voltage Max: 36,000V / 500A Control Max: 500V / 500A Data: Fiber optic, mA

Cable Reel Documents

Ergonomic Partners distributes Conductix-Wampfler spring-driven and motor-driven cable reels including PowerReel, RhinoReel, and motor-driven series for cranes, hoists, and monorails. We serve clients from coast to coast, Canada, Mexico, and are especially focused in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, Florida, and Oklahoma.