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Open Reel Selection Chart

Open Reel Selection Chart

Load vs. Deflection Performance Chart

Load vs. Deflection Performance Chart

Spring Reels (Enclosed) for POP Displays

Spring Reels (Enclosed) for POP Displays
Cad Drawing of a Spring Powered Reel- open metal reel.John Evans’ manufactures “open style” construction spring reels, also known as arbor reels.

Open reels are available in a variety of sizes:

  • Diameters range from 1.64” to 6.0”
  • Widths vary from 0.49” to 1.63”
  • From 1.64″ through 5.09″ dia. available with plastic cases
  • From 3.38″ through 6.00″ dia. available with metal cases

All models of both metal and plastic are available with either a square hole Delrin plastic arbor (with a .320” square hole for mounting with a 5/16” carriage bolt) for a “bolt-thru” or a threaded stud for a “bolt-on” installation. Stainless steel & galvanized steel cable with ring terminals for outer end attachment as well as arbor style configurations can be found in our Spring Reels Specifications Table & Open Spring Reel Notes (below).

reel shown with optional base.
reel shown 2" diameter with optional base.
reel shown with square arbor 4" diameter.

Open Spring Reel Selection Chart
(please refer to “Specifications Table and Reel Notes” below charts)

Chart 1 Click to view larger in .pdf format
Chart 1

Load vs. deflection chart for metal & plastic reels #1

Chart 2 Click to view larger in .pdf format
Chart 2

Load vs. deflection chart for metal & plastic reels #2

Chart 3 Click to view larger in .pdf format
Chart 3

Load vs. deflection chart for metal & plastic reels #3

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Chart 4

Load vs. deflection chart for metal & plastic reels #4

Open Spring Reels Chart & Notes Click to view larger in .pdf format
Open Spring Reels Chart & Notes

View Case Materials, cable & terminal configurations, arbor styles

Open Spring Reels Specifications Table

CLICK on underlined P/N to view load vs. deflection performance chart

Part
Number
Load (Lbs.)Deflection (Feet)CableX
Diameter
(Inches)
Y
Width
(Inches)
Arbor
PR104B0.36.6CA-11.640.49AR-1
PR105B0.55.0
PR108B1.13.0
PR110B2.02.3
PR2102.06.01.950.55
PR2122.64.5
PR2133.43.75
PR2164.32.7
PR310B1.810.0CA-33.380.98AR-2
PR315B3.66.5
MR315B3.66.50.88
PR320B6.34.50.98
MR320B6.34.50.88
MR325B12.53.50.98
PR420B4.518.0CA-45.091.10
PR425B8.013.5
MR425B8.013.55.000.88
MR425E16.013.51.63
MR428D15.012.01.38
MR428E22.012.01.63
MR433D22.510.01.38
MR433E27.010.01.63
MR525D10.027.06.001.38
MR542D28.013.0AR-3
MR550D45.011.5
Reel notes with chart that describe standard reels. PR1 and PR2 Series, cable descriptions, arbor descriptions.

Open Spring Reel Notes
View case materials, cable & terminal configurations, arbor styles

Enclosed Spring Reels – Plastic Construction

Spring Reels (Enclosed) - Plastic Construction. We offer three styles of spring-loaded cable retracting reels with plastic cases Miniature Enclosed Reel series, Retriever series, and Enclosed Reel series.

We offer three styles of spring-loaded cable retracting reels with plastic cases.

  • Miniature Enclosed Reel series
  • Retriever series
  • Enclosed Reel series

An enclosed reel is simply an open reel within a closed envelope or package. With an enclosed reel, the single function available is linear pull from the cable, which in the retracted position, is enclosed in the housing. The enclosed reels are available in a range of loads and extensions. The enclosed reel can be installed by putting it in a cavity, by means of a mounting plate that can be supplied, or in some cases, by using the through hole.

Spring reel load, extension characteristics, and capacities vary with the spring used. With a given maximum extension, the load may be varied by changing the width. Reels are provided with attached cable, equal in length to the maximum available cable extension. Other cable lengths are available as required.

Spring reel applications typically require long deflection in proportion to the load. They include such uses as door closers, counter balances, cord retractors, retail display theft prevention, tool balancers, or holders.

Request a quote for Enclosed or Open Spring Reels.

Need Assistance? Consult our Technical Team.

Our Technical Team offer a depth of expertise to assist you with all parts of the process. We are ready to answer your questions in a timely manner and will help you define what you need. We produce custom springs for all purposes, and we are here to work with you on any of your customization needs.