General Machine Products Company introduced three new reel handling accessories to its line of aerial and underground cable placement tools and equipment.
The accessories — the Pole Mount Spindle, the Reel Buck and the Reel Caddy — are engineered to make fiber optic cable deployment safer and more productive, according to the Trevose, Pennsylvania-based company.
General Machine says all of the accessories feature durable steel construction for rugged use, and a bright yellow powder-coat finish for safe visibility and corrosion protection. All components are industry-tested, backed by nearly 80 years of field service and backed by a warranty.
Pole Mount Spindle — Available in two sizes, a small that can support reels up to 9 inches wide and 1.5-inch spindle diameter and a large that can support reels up to 24.5 inches wide and a 2.5-inch spindle diameter. The spindles feature a tough ratchet binder that employs a 2-inch-wide web that provides a secure, yet temporary, attachment to the pole. The unit is engineered to accommodate the specific requirements of FIOS/VATS cable reels.
Reel Buck — This accessory can support any utility reel up to 36 inches wide and up to 50 inches in diameter. Larger sizes are also available. It can handle a load capacity up to 1,200 pounds and the unit’s frame is constructed of durable two-weld, rectangular steel members. The design of the GMP Reel Buck allows it to act as a reel transporter and reel stand.
Reel Caddy — This equipment can be used to support and dispense drop cable quickly and easily. It is lightweight and folds flat for compact storage and is fabricated from durable, painted steel tubing that will provide years of dependable service. The Reel Caddy supports reels up to 30 inches in diameter and accommodates multiport-type deployments using cardboard or plastic reels.
General Machine Products is a global supplier of a wide range of products for the telecommunications, power utility and cable television industries, and the contractors who serve them. Product applications include the placement of fiber optic, copper conductor, and coaxial cable both aerially and underground.
For more information on General Machine Products or its three new accessories, contact the company at 215/357-5500 or sales@GMPtools.com
