Calmec has a wide range of  pay-offs to suit most requirements.  From the smaller fixed frame and multi-station units to the large roll-through bridge type machines, Calmec offers a great selection of styles.

 

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What Style is Best?

Choosing which style is best for your application involves deciding what products are to be run on the unit, the size range of product, the line speed range, the floor space available, as well as budget.
Bridge Type Pay-Offs

Bridge type units permit the main advantage of having a relatively clear floor around the reel, with the ability to roll a reel through the machine.  All motions are electro-mechanical.  Bridge Type Pay-Offs can be traversing or non-traversing.  These machines are best suited for high reel weights.

Size (Maximum Reel) Range
60"-120"diameter
Minimum Reel Range
24"-36"  diameter, depending on size machine
Speed Range
10-1000 FPM  depending on drive
Maximum Reel Weight
6000 - 40000 lb., depending on size machine
Brake Type
 Pneumatic disc brake with or without clutch/drive engagement, depending on application

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Fixed Arm Pay-Offs

Fixed Arm machines have the reel pivot up off the floor, usually via hydraulics.  The reel stays in a fixed position during operation.  These are more suitable for lighter reel weight applications.
Size (Maximum Reel) Range
48"-108" diameter
Minimum Reel Range
24"-48"  diameter, depending on size machine
Speed Range
10-1000 FPM  depending on drive
Maximum Reel Weight
4000 - 15000 lb. depending on size machine
Brake Type
 Pneumatic disc brake with or without clutch/drive engagement, depending on application

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Under Roller Pay-Offs

Under Roller Pay-offs are one of the simplest forms of pay-offs.  The reel rotates via dual rotating rollers located beneath it.  The rollers can be driven if required.  These units are usually required to be entrenched in the floor, such that a reel can easily roll on and off it.  They are better suited for slow running applications.

Size (Maximum Reel) Range
48"-96" diameter
Minimum Reel Range
24"-48" diameter, depending on size machine
Speed Range
5-200 FPM  depending on size machine
Maximum Reel Weight
4000 - 20000 lb. depending on size machine
Optional Drive Type
 AC or DC  geared motor

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Multi-Station Pay-Offs

Multi-station Pay-Offs, usually for smaller reels, permit a common stand to house a multitude of common reels, with the product of each reel disjoining from the accompanying process involved.  They can be driven or non-driven, with or without a dancer arm, with or without a brake.

Size  Range
12"-36" diameter
Speed Range
5-1000 FPM  depending on size machine
Maximum Reel Weight
100 - 2000 lb. depending on size machine
Optional Drive Type
 AC or DC  geared motor

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Cone Flyer Pay-Offs

Calmec's dual cone Flyer Pay-Offs permit the paying off of a bare wire off a driven or non-driven reel prior to the wire travelling into it's process.  The dual cone setup permits the joining of the wires from both the reels to allow for an uninterrupted run.  The cones are sound insulated to minimize noise.

Size  Range
24"-48" diameter
Maximum Reel Weight
1000-2500 lb. depending on size machine
Optional Drive Type
 AC or DC  geared motor

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Fixed Frame Pay-Offs

Fixed Frame Pay-Offs are designed to accommodate a single relatively small size reel.  There is no lifting of the reel except for the cone of the pintle raising the reel just off the floor.  They can be driven or non-driven, with or without a brake.

Size  Range
24"-36" diameter
Maximum Reel Weight
500 - 2000 lb. depending on size machine

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