The use of a cable reel trailer when it comes to installing cables is not a matter of yes or no. It is a must because it can help the team tremendously who does the installation job. Its use helps boost efficiency and productivity, allowing the team to do more jobs in less time.
Hence, as a business owner, you save on lower production costs. This is assuming that the right equipment is used for the task. Not to mention that using this equipment can last at least a decade and even more. So, to help you avoid the following common problems when specifying a reel trailer, here are our tips.
Problem #1. Specifying the incorrect size
By far, this is the most common and biggest mistake that many have made when specifying a trailer. Each reel trailer is rated to haul specific width and weight of the reel. For instance, choosing a 56-inch-wide reel weighing about six thousand pounds may not be rated to haul a 45-inch wide reel with the same weight. This means you have to know the range of reel sizes your team will be hauling during the installation.
Problem #2. Incompatibility of center holes with reel bars
Many may not be aware that the center holes in a reel have a specific purpose, too. Since it is where the reel bar passes through, the hole must be compatible with the reel bar. Usually, these holes range from around three inches in diameter but there are the larger ones, too. Bigger diameter holes up to five inches are often common in inner duct and huge wood reels. In this case, a tapered adapter can be used for the reel bar to slide over.
Problem #3. Choosing the wrong type of reel trailer
Unfortunately, not all reel trailers are designed or rated to transport reel in certain places like the highway. So, you must be aware of this as well by choosing the trailer that is rated to carry the maximum reel at regular highway speed.
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