Reel
Device used to store elongated and flexible objects
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Key Takeaways
- A reel is a tool used to store elongated and flexible objects (e.
- ) by wrapping the material around a cylindrical core known as a spool .
- In most cases, the reel spool is hollow in order to pass an axle and allow it to spin like a wheel, a winding process known as reeling , which can be done by manually turning the reel with handles or cranks, or by machine-powered rotating via (typically electric) motors.
- A smaller core will obviously allow more material to be stored in a given space.
A reel is a tool used to store elongated and flexible objects (e.g. yarns/cords, ribbons, cables, hoses, etc.) by wrapping the material around a cylindrical core known as a spool. Many reels also have flanges (known as the rims) around the ends of the spool to help retain the wrapped material and prevent unwanted slippage off the ends. In most cases, the reel spool is hollow in order to pass an axle and allow it to spin like a wheel, a winding process known as reeling, which can be done by manually turning the reel with handles or cranks, or by machine-powered rotating via (typically electric) motors.
Construction
The size of the core is dependent on several factors. A smaller core will obviously allow more material to be stored in a given space. However, there is a limit to how tightly the stored material can be wound without damaging it and this limits how small the core can be.
Other issues affecting the core size include:
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