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Fibre optic – machinery & equipment
ABS reels for fibres
A Appiani Srl is an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer and supplier of shipping
and process steel reels for the cable and wire industry, including reels suitable for
optical fibre.
Appiani’s P-type plastic and steel composite reels are suitable for the internal
production of optical fibre. The flanges are made of virgin ABS, specifically designed
to be stretchable and impact-resistant, and the barrel is made of painted or galvanised
steel.
The reel is dynamically balanced for high-speed applications and can be manufactured
according to DIN norms or to the customer’s specific requirements. Available flange
diameters are 400mm, 500mm, 560mm and 630mm.
Structural drums suitable for the shipping of optical fibre are also available. These
reels are manufactured with pressed corrugated flanges (BFA type) or with steel plates
reinforced by rolled sections (BCS type) and are supplied as per DIN standards or
customers’ specifications. Various diameters are available according to the requested
radius of curvature of the cable.
The reels can be provided with rubber coatings for cable protection and all the surfaces
are smooth and free from weld spatter to avoid damage to the cable. Capacity tests can
be performed on request, and different staving systems are available.
A Appiani Srl – Italy Fax: +39 030 938 2425
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