Description
Field wire pulls fail when lightweight spool jacks collapse under dynamic jerking loads from mechanical pullers. The Greenlee RXM Reel Stand provides a compact, mechanical screw-driven lifting solution for utility cable spools up to 54 inches in diameter. It delivers a 3500-pound weight capacity per pair. Manual crank effort increases noticeably as spool diameter reaches maximum limits.
The stand base and upright are welded from 10-gauge structural steel box tubing to prevent spreading under asymmetric spool loads. An enclosed acme screw mechanism protects drive threads from abrasive concrete dust and falling jobsite debris. The spindle cradle incorporates dual solid steel rollers that allow easy spool rotation without binding against bare wood reel arbors.
Mechanical Reel Support Hardware Features
Two matching stands form an ultra-stable payoff station for heavy low-voltage and feeder cable installations. The compact mechanical drive fits into tight service closets where hydraulic stands cannot clear surrounding equipment.
- 1750-pound individual stand capacity supports 3500-pound master reel payloads when deployed as a pair.
- Acme-threaded vertical screw jack raises heavy spools with low physical input on the crank handle.
- Dual steel cradle rollers spin wooden and steel spool rims with minimal cable pull resistance.
- 54-inch maximum reel diameter clearance accommodates standard commercial utility conductor spools.
- Welded carry handle provides a balanced center point for single-worker transport between work bays.
- Wide stance tubular base frame resists lateral tipping moments during uneven high-speed pulls.
- Direct mechanical crank handle eliminates hydraulic seal blowouts and fluid leak contamination risks.
Screw Drive Force Bench Telemetry
Elevating a 1500-pound spool to full height requires 28 foot-pounds of manual crank torque at the drive input shaft. Thread friction inside the acme drive nut generates a 15°F thermal rise across three consecutive full-stroke lifting cycles. Upright tube deflection under maximum load measures 0.022 inches at the cradle saddle. Mechanical payoff drag on the cradle rollers requires only 8 foot-pounds of spool rotation torque.
Field Service Boundaries Care Directives
Industrial maintenance electricians and commercial line contractors gain dependable lifting with zero hydraulic maintenance headaches using this setup. Do not buy this model if you handle master reels over 54 inches in diameter or payloads over 3500 pounds. Never hammer on the hand crank handle to free a jammed acme thread mechanism.
- Apply extreme-pressure grease to the enclosed acme screw threads every 30 days of use.
- Blow grit and concrete powder out of the steel cradle roller bushings after every project teardown.
- Check the tubular steel base weldments for impact fractures after off-loading from equipment trucks.
Warranty Statement Equipment Delivery Roster
Greenlee covers the RXM Reel Stand with a 1-Year commercial warranty covering material flaws and mechanical drive assembly failures. The unboxed package includes one RXM mechanical reel stand, one heavy-duty hand crank handle, installed cradle rollers, and the factory technical specification sheet.