Arbor Reels / Spring Reels (Open) - Metal & Plastic Construction
John Evans' manufactures a wide array of "open style" construction spring reels, also known as arbor reels, as they have a threaded metal arbor or a delrin plastic arbor (see picture). Our reels come in two categories: Plastic and Metal Arbored Open Reels. In an open reel; the cable is exposed, wrapped around the exterior circumference of the reel, and contained between two flanges. 
Open reels are available in selected diameters from 1.64" to 6.0" and in widths from 0.49" to 1.63". This type of spring powered cable retracting device is what is known in the elevator industry as the "Door Closer" reel or Spirator (pictured - rear right). Some of the smaller sizes are available with plastic cases, and all are available with metal cases.
Open Spring Reel Selection Chart (please refer to notes below chart)
You may "click" on various part numbers in the chart below to view the high resolution Load vs. Deflection charts or here:
Part
Number |
Load
(Lbs.) |
Deflection
(Feet) |
Cable |
X
Diameter
(Inches) |
Y
Width
(Inches) |
Arbor |
PR104B |
0.3 |
6.6 |
CA-1 |
1.64 |
0.49 |
AR-1
|
PR105B |
0.5 |
5.0 |
|
1.1 |
3.0 |
|
2.0 |
2.3 |
|
1.8 |
10.0 |
CA-3 |
3.38 |
0.98 |
AR-2 |
PR315B |
3.6 |
6.5 |
MR315B |
3.6 |
6.5 |
0.88 |
|
6.3 |
4.5 |
0.98 |
MR320B |
6.3 |
4.5 |
0.88 |
|
12.5 |
3.5 |
0.98 |
|
4.5 |
18.0 |
CA-4 |
5.09 |
1.10 |
|
8.0 |
13.5 |
MR425B |
8.0 |
13.5 |
5.00 |
0.88 |
MR425E |
16.0 |
13.5 |
1.63 |
MR428D |
15.0 |
12.0 |
1.38 |
|
22.0 |
12.0 |
1.63 |
MR433D |
22.5 |
10.0 |
1.38 |
|
27.0 |
10.0 |
1.63 |
| MR525D |
10.0 |
27.0 |
6.00 |
1.38 |
| MR542D |
28.0 |
13.0 |
AR-3 |
|
45.0 |
11.5 |
Charts are typical & do not represent minimum
or maximum values. Actual results may vary.
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Spring Reels (Enclosed) - Plastic Construction
Our Enclosed Spring Reels have many Industrial as well as Point of Purchase applications. We have three styles of spring loaded cable retracting reels.
The reels to choose from are:
- Miniature Enclosed Reel series
- Retriever series
-
Enclosed Reel series
A typical application for this type of product is retail display security, allowing the product to be picked up and handled, but tethered by our reel from within or behind your display.
John Evans' offers a variety of standard products and additional optional features to accommodate the requirements of many different customers and products. Our compact units are often the best or the only solution, especially when space is limited.
Ask our Sales Department about our several product attachment choices.
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