Cable Tracker

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Juker Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 5	Cable Tracker 07/18/2013 7:40 AM
	Is there such a device, that tracks a wire cable properly on to a cable drum, to prevent uneven spooling?
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Anonymous Poster #1	#1 Re: Cable Tracker 07/18/2013 7:45 AM
	http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=cable+spooler&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=cable+spooler&sc=3-13&sp=-1&sk=
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Tom_Consulting Guru Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 2168 Good Answers: 71	#2 Re: Cable Tracker 07/18/2013 8:28 AM
	The device at this link is used on winches to provide constant pressure on the spool as it is wound onto the drum. What type of cable, how big a spool, etc., are you dealing with? http://www.warn.com/industrial/tension_kit.shtml __________________ Tom - "Hoping my ship will come in before the dock rots!"
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lyn Guru Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 42355 Good Answers: 1693	#3 Re: Cable Tracker 07/18/2013 9:56 AM
	Yes there is. That's hardly enough information. what kind of cable? What industry?Mind reading is not used here. LOW PROFILE LEVEL WIND REELS - Gleason Reel Winches, Cables & Accessories \| Tensioners, Cable - 256048 ... InterOcean Systems Inc. - Winch Design
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Tornado Guru Join Date: May 2009 Location: Richland, WA, USA Posts: 21017 Good Answers: 795	#4 Re: Cable Tracker 07/18/2013 1:29 PM
	One name for such a device is "fairlead". __________________ In vino veritas; in cervisia carmen; in aqua E. coli.
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Tom_Consulting Guru Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 2168 Good Answers: 71	#5 In reply to #4 Re: Cable Tracker 07/18/2013 1:36 PM
	Fairlead will guide the cable to the spool but it will not keep the cables aligned and spooling properly. __________________ Tom - "Hoping my ship will come in before the dock rots!"
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Oraka Power-User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 128 Good Answers: 5	#6 Re: Cable Tracker 07/18/2013 10:56 PM
	If a fairlead is positioned correctly and the wire cable is not damaged, then it will spool back and forth nicely.
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Tom_Consulting Guru Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 2168 Good Answers: 71	#9 In reply to #6 Re: Cable Tracker 07/19/2013 7:16 AM
	Not on my winches! Without some aid (which might just be a gentle nudge now and then) the cable can bunch up on one side or the other. The winch manufacturer even cautions about this and that's why they also sell the tension devices! __________________ Tom - "Hoping my ship will come in before the dock rots!"
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old salt Guru Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stronger Than The Storm Posts: 2394 Good Answers: 203	#7 Re: Cable Tracker 07/18/2013 11:19 PM
	Yes there is but unfortunately my memory isn't too good for 30 years ago and I don't remember the name for it. Saw several of these being used at an AT&T cable prep and distribution site in Piscataway, NJ. They really do a fine job on different size cable and reels. Due to the break-up the phone giant and the utilization of fiber optics, etc. I don't know where to direct you exactly but I would suggest that the following might produce some answers for you. 1. Contact AT&T engineering and they may have an operation somewhere for cables. 2. Ditto for Verizon. They still use copper locally and might be able to tell you where for further investigation. If they buy their cables from an independent supplier ask them who it is and follow up on them. 3. Google something like "telephone cable manufacturers/suppliers" or similar to that. 4. These cables come in a variety of sizes so don't give up on your searches. Just because one doesn't make/have one they may be able to steer you in a better direction. Ask these outfits and they may be helpful in finding more about the machine. Hope you find the answer! Good Luck, Old Salt __________________ Any day on the green side of the grass is a GREAT DAY!, --- me +++++++++. I believe creativity is an inherent part of everyone. --- Kermit T. Frog
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Oraka Power-User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 128 Good Answers: 5	#8 Re: Cable Tracker 07/18/2013 11:32 PM
	Ask a fisherman or a logger or a crane operator or an elevator manufacturer.
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