{"id":5088,"date":"2014-10-08T09:04:03","date_gmt":"2014-10-08T09:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/?p=5088"},"modified":"2024-11-19T12:06:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T12:06:38","slug":"recommendations-for-handling-large-format-drums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/recommendations-for-handling-large-format-drums\/","title":{"rendered":"How to handle large electrical cable drums"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Large-format electrical cable drums require special handling to ensure that the cable is not damaged in any way during transport and handling.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special cable drums are considered to be those with a diameter of 1,600 mm2 or more and weighing more than 3,5 tons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-778 lazyload\" alt=\"How to handle large electrical cable drums\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas5.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"315\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-778 lazyload\" alt=\"How to handle large electrical cable drums\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas5.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas5.jpg 613w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas5-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/noscript><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6b63de31a75\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">INDEX<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6b63de31a75\" checked \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/recommendations-for-handling-large-format-drums\/#practical-guide-for-the-correct-handling-of-large-format-cable-drums\" >PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE CORRECT HANDLING OF LARGE FORMAT CABLE DRUMS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/recommendations-for-handling-large-format-drums\/#1-large-format-electrical-cable-drums-handling-%e2%80%93-with-forklift\" >1. LARGE FORMAT ELECTRICAL CABLE DRUMS HANDLING &#8211; WITH FORKLIFT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/recommendations-for-handling-large-format-drums\/#2-large-format-electrical-cable-drums-handling-%e2%80%93-by-crane\" >2. LARGE FORMAT ELECTRICAL CABLE DRUMS HANDLING &#8211; BY CRANE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/recommendations-for-handling-large-format-drums\/#3-protection-of-large-format-electrical-cable-drums\" >3. PROTECTION OF LARGE FORMAT ELECTRICAL CABLE DRUMS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/recommendations-for-handling-large-format-drums\/#4-loading-and-unloading-a-lorry-with-large-format-electrical-cable-drums\" >4. LOADING AND UNLOADING A LORRY WITH LARGE FORMAT ELECTRICAL CABLE DRUMS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/recommendations-for-handling-large-format-drums\/#5-stowage-for-large-format-electrical-cable-drums\" >5. STOWAGE FOR LARGE FORMAT ELECTRICAL CABLE DRUMS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"practical-guide-for-the-correct-handling-of-large-format-cable-drums\"><\/span>PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE CORRECT HANDLING OF LARGE FORMAT CABLE DRUMS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-large-format-electrical-cable-drums-handling-%e2%80%93-with-forklift\"><\/span>1. LARGE FORMAT ELECTRICAL CABLE DRUMS HANDLING &#8211; WITH FORKLIFT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Large format cable drums <strong>can never be laid down<\/strong>, they should always be handled with a forklift avoiding contacting the blades directly with the cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can only be attacked on the part of the cable if it is fully protected with Propaflex or similar material, to avoid possible contact with the cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-777 lazyload\" alt=\"Large format cable drums handling with forklift\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas4.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"315\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-777 lazyload\" alt=\"Large format cable drums handling with forklift\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas4.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas4.jpg 613w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas4-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/noscript><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-large-format-electrical-cable-drums-handling-%e2%80%93-by-crane\"><\/span><strong>2. LARGE FORMAT ELECTRICAL CABLE DRUMS HANDLING &#8211; BY CRANE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be able to correctly handle large format drums with an <strong>overhead crane<\/strong>, we must be equipped with the appropriate tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We must have <strong>two iron bars strong enough to handle the weight they must support<\/strong>. Two side chains will be hung from each end of one of the bars. At the ends of the chains there will be a hook where the other iron bar will be attached to the coil through the holes in the shaft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This operation prevents the chains or cables from pressing against the wings of the coil, thus preventing it from breaking. Should this breakage occur, the cable would be damaged and the handling operation would be jeopardised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to its complexity, <strong>this operation should always be carried out by personnel trained in handling cranes or bridge cranes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-775 lazyload\" alt=\"Large format cable drums handling\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas2.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"315\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-775 lazyload\" alt=\"Large format cable drums handling\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas2.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas2.jpg 613w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas2-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/noscript><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-protection-of-large-format-electrical-cable-drums\"><\/span><strong>3. PROTECTION OF LARGE FORMAT ELECTRICAL CABLE DRUMS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To ensure that the cable is not damaged by impacts during transport<\/strong> and handling, the drum will be fitted with a <strong>film protection that is accepted and approved by major electricity companies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This protection will be fastened with two straps around it. <strong>The ends of the cables will also be protected with heat-shrinkable caps for Medium Voltage cables or air-shrinkable caps<\/strong> for Low Voltage cables. These caps prevent the possible entry of humidity into the conductor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-774 lazyload\" alt=\"Protection of large format cable drums\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"315\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-774 lazyload\" alt=\"Protection of large format cable drums\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas1.jpg 613w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas1-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/noscript><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-loading-and-unloading-a-lorry-with-large-format-electrical-cable-drums\"><\/span><strong>4. LOADING AND UNLOADING A LORRY WITH LARGE FORMAT ELECTRICAL CABLE DRUMS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to the dimensions and weight of these drums, we must ensure that during transport the load does not suffer any improper movement. For this reason, we will place the coils up to a diameter of 2200 mm2 on especially designed pallets for cable drums and we will strap the pallet to the drum if it is considered necessary to have a better grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For drums with 2400 mm2 diameter or more, we <strong>will secure them with wedges or special fastening with straps<\/strong> or other elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the material arrives at its destination, <strong>it must be unloaded using a forklift truck or crane<\/strong>. We will never let the drum fall to the ground from the truck using sand, tires or any other element to absorb the impact, as the cable and the reel will surely be damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-776 lazyload\" alt=\"Incorrect storage of electrical cable reels\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas3.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"315\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-776 lazyload\" alt=\"Incorrect storage of electrical cable reels\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas3.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas3.jpg 613w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/manipulacion_bobinas3-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/noscript><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-stowage-for-large-format-electrical-cable-drums\"><\/span><strong>5. STOWAGE FOR LARGE FORMAT <strong>ELECTRICAL CABLE<\/strong> DRUMS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These cable types have been designed to support the load vertically. Therefore, the stowage must be in this position. At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Cable<\/a> we never recommend stacking the drums<\/strong>, as they are round and unstable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, if the drum is knocked over, the same weight and the impact of the drum when knocked over could seriously damage the cable. In addition, the wing of the drum that would support the entire weight of the package would break, also damaging the cable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Large-format electrical cable drums require special handling to ensure that the cable is not damaged in any way during transport and handling. Special cable drums are considered to be those with a diameter of 1,600 mm2 or more and weighing more than 3,5 tons. 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