Calmec has a wide range of take-ups to suit most requirements.  From the smaller spoolers  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 Take-Ups

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.  For most take-ups the reel traverses and the product maintains a straight line.  For high reel weights, these machines are best suited.

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
Drive Type
 AC or DC  motor with or without multi-speed gear reducer, depending on speed range

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Fixed Arm Take-Ups

Fixed Arm machines have the reel pivot up off the floor, usually via hydraulics.  The reel stays fixed as a take-up with a traversing guide assembly moving back and forth along with the product.  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
Drive Type
 AC or DC  motor with or without multi-speed gear reducer, depending on speed range

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Fixed Frame Take-Ups

Fixed Frame Take-Ups 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.

Size  Range
24"-36" diameter
Maximum Reel Weight
500 - 2000 lb. depending on size machine
Drive Type
 AC or DC  geared motor

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Spooler Take-Ups

Spoolers are usually designed to accommodate a single small size reel.  They are usually designed for higher speed winding of small sized products, where an accurate traverse is required to provide good winding.  They are usually the most automated style of take-up, with servo controls for traversing..
 
Size  Range
12"-36" diameter
Speed Range
100-1000 FPM  
Maximum Reel Weight
100 - 2000 lb. depending on size machine
Drive Type
 AC or DC  geared motor

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