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Cable Reels,
Cable Spoolers
& Cable Carousels 

Offshore Cable Reels, Spoolers & Cable Carousels

OceanSi manufactures offshore cable reels, cable spoolers, cable storage reels, cable carousels and cable reeling systems in the UAE. Our equipment supports subsea cable installation, cable storage, cable deployment, cable transfer, cable repair and cable recovery. We build equipment for vessel decks, barges and offshore project spreads.

OceanSi can manufacture powered cable reels and motorized cable reels. We can also build hydraulic cable spoolers, offshore cable spoolers, subsea cable spoolers, cable drum spoolers, umbilical reels and cable drum handling equipment.

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Each cable reel, cable spooler or cable carousel can be designed around the project data. This may include cable diameter, cable length, cable weight, minimum bending radius, drum diameter, flange diameter, line pull, spooling speed, storage capacity, deck space, drive type, braking system, level wind requirement and control system.

OceanSi can supply standalone cable reels and spoolers. We can also integrate them into a complete cable lay spread. A full spread may include cable tensioners, linear cable engines, cable tracks, quadrants, chutes, guide rollers, overboarding equipment, hydraulic power units and control systems.

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OceanSi can manufacture a wide range of reel capacities. Options can include 5 ton cable reel, 10 ton cable reel, 20 ton cable reel, 50 ton cable reel, 100 ton cable reel, 150 ton cable reel and 200 ton cable reel configurations. For spooler projects, OceanSi can manufacture 5 ton cable spooler, 10 ton cable spooler, 20 ton cable spooler, 50 ton cable spooler, 100 ton cable spooler, 150 ton cable spooler and 200 ton cable spooler configurations.

 

OceanSi cable reels, spoolers and carousels are built for heavy-duty offshore use. They support safe cable storage, controlled cable movement, reliable deployment, cost-effective mobilisation and long service life for subsea cable projects.

CABLE REEL SYSTEMS 

POWERFUL.
RELIABLE.
BUILT TO LAST.

OceanSi manufactures offshore cable reels for the storage, handling, transport and controlled deployment of subsea power cables, submarine fiber optic cables, offshore umbilicals, wire rope and other heavy cable products. Each cable reel can be designed around the project requirement. Key design inputs include cable diameter, cable length, cable weight, minimum bending radius, drum size, flange diameter, line pull, braking method, tension control, deck layout and offshore installation conditions.

​Cable Reel Capacity Options

OceanSi can manufacture project-specific cable reels in a wide range of capacities, including:

  • 5 ton cable reel for light cable handling, small subsea cables, fiber optic cable and compact deck operations

  • 10 ton cable reel for cable storage, deck transfer, small power cable handling and marine mobilisation

  • 20 ton cable reel for offshore cable deployment, cable recovery and cable repair spreads

  • 50 ton cable reel for subsea cable installation, umbilical handling and offshore project mobilisation

  • 100 ton cable reel for heavy cable storage, offshore cable lay and vessel deck operations

  • 150 ton cable reel for large cable storage, power cable handling and project-specific deck spreads

  • 200 ton cable reel for heavy-duty offshore cable storage, deployment, recovery and cable transfer operations

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Each reel can be supplied as a fixed storage reel, powered cable reel, motorized cable reel, deck mounted cable reel, skid mounted cable reel, turntable reel or reel drive system compatible reel.

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Powered Cable Reels

Powered cable reels are used where controlled rotation, winding and unwinding are required during offshore cable handling. OceanSi can manufacture powered cable reel systems with hydraulic or electric drive options, braking systems, control panels and deck interface structures. Powered cable reels can support offshore cable installation, cable recovery, subsea cable laying, wind farm export cable projects, inter-array cable handling and subsea power cable transmission projects.

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Storage Cable Reels

Storage cable reels are used for safe cable storage, transport and offshore mobilisation. They help protect cable from mechanical damage and support minimum bending radius requirements during handling and storage.

OceanSi can manufacture cable storage reels for subsea power cable projects, fiber optic cable logistics, offshore umbilical storage, shore-base operations and vessel deck mobilisation.

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Offshore Cable Lay Reels

Offshore cable lay reels are heavy-duty deck reel systems used during subsea cable installation and offshore cable deployment. They are designed for high load capacity, marine corrosion resistance and stable performance in offshore working conditions.

These reels can be integrated with cable tensioners, linear cable engines, rollers, chutes, quadrants and guide systems for controlled offshore cable laying operations.

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Turntable Cable Reels

Turntable cable reels use a rotating platform arrangement for controlled cable storage, payout and transfer. They can be used in shore bases, fabrication yards, offshore logistics bases and cable transfer operations. Turntable cable reel systems support smooth cable rotation during loading, unloading, spooling and transfer between reels, vessels or storage locations.

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Modular Cable Reel Systems

Modular cable reel systems are flexible reel configurations built around project-specific cable and deck requirements. OceanSi can design modular cable reels around drum diameter, flange width, structural capacity, lifting points, access requirements and available deck area. These systems are useful when a project involves different cable sizes, changing deck layouts or multiple offshore cable handling scenarios.

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Reel Drive System Compatible Reels

OceanSi can manufacture cable reels compatible with external reel drive systems. In this arrangement, the reel can be rotated by an external drive tower or reel drive unit instead of an integrated motor.

This configuration can be useful for offshore cable laying, subsea power cable handling, wind farm cable projects and heavy cable storage where flexibility between different reel sizes is required.

100T Cable Spooler

CABLE SPOOLER SYSTEMS 

PRECISION.
CONTROL.
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE.

OceanSi manufactures offshore cable spoolers for controlled winding, unwinding, transfer and handling of subsea power cables, submarine fiber optic cables, offshore umbilicals, wire rope and other cable products. A cable spooler is normally used when a project needs controlled cable movement between a reel, drum, storage area, vessel deck or installation spread. The aim is to keep the cable moving smoothly while protecting the cable jacket, maintaining the required minimum bending radius and reducing manual handling on deck.​ Each cable spooler can be designed around the cable diameter, cable length, cable weight, minimum bending radius, pulling force, spooling speed, drum size, drive method, braking system, control system and vessel deck arrangement.

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​Cable Spooler Capacity Options

OceanSi can manufacture project-specific cable spoolers in a wide range of capacities, including:

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  • 5 ton cable spooler for light cable handling, fiber optic cable, small subsea cables and compact deck operations

  • 10 ton cable spooler for controlled cable transfer, storage, loading and small power cable handling

  • 20 ton cable spooler for offshore cable deployment, cable recovery and cable repair spreads

  • 50 ton cable spooler for subsea cable installation, umbilical handling and offshore project mobilisation

  • 100 ton cable spooler for larger cable lay spreads, power cable handling and controlled storage operations

  • 150 ton cable spooler for heavy cable transfer, offshore deck handling and project-specific cable spreads

  • 200 ton cable spooler for heavy-duty offshore cable storage, deployment, recovery and cable transfer requirements

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Each spooler can be supplied as a hydraulic cable spooler, electric cable spooler, deck mounted cable spooler, skid mounted cable spooler, vertical cable spooler or heavy-duty offshore cable spooler.

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Hydraulic Cable Spoolers

Hydraulic cable spoolers are suitable for heavy-duty offshore cable handling where high torque, smooth rotation and reliable pulling force are required. OceanSi can manufacture hydraulic cable spooler systems with hydraulic power units, hydraulic motors, braking systems, manifolds, control valves, operator panels and emergency stop circuits. Hydraulic cable spoolers can support subsea cable installation, cable recovery, offshore wind farm projects, umbilical handling and heavy cable transfer operations.

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Electric Cable Spoolers

Electric cable spoolers can be used where accurate speed control, smooth operation and efficient power use are important. OceanSi can design electric spoolers with electric drive motors, gearboxes, variable frequency drives, braking systems and PLC-based control panels. Electric cable spoolers can support fiber optic cable installation, light to medium subsea cable deployment, cable transfer and onshore or offshore cable storage operations.

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Deck Mounted Cable Spoolers

Deck mounted cable spoolers are designed for installation on vessel decks, cable lay barges, offshore platforms and marine work spreads.

These systems can be integrated with cable tensioners, linear cable engines, guide rollers, cable tracks, quadrants, chutes and overboarding equipment. Deck mounted spoolers are built for offshore loads, vibration, corrosion resistance and reliable operation in marine environments.

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Skid Mounted Cable Spoolers

Skid mounted cable spoolers are portable systems designed for flexible offshore and onshore cable handling. They can be used in cable yards, port facilities, shore bases, fabrication yards and temporary offshore projects where fast mobilisation and easy deck integration are required. OceanSi can manufacture skid mounted spoolers with lifting points, forklift pockets, deck fixing points, guards, access platforms and control panels.

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Vertical Cable Spoolers

Vertical cable spoolers can be used where deck space is limited or where the project requires vertical cable storage, transfer or winding.

These systems can support offshore maintenance, cable repair work, cable storage and controlled deployment in confined deck areas.

A vertical cable spooler can be designed around cable size, stored cable length, operating speed, braking method and available installation space.

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Heavy-Duty Offshore Cable Spoolers

Heavy-duty offshore cable spoolers are designed for larger cable handling projects, including subsea power cable installation, offshore wind farm cable spreads, inter-array cable handling and export cable projects. These systems can be configured for high cable loads, long cable lengths and continuous offshore operation. OceanSi can integrate heavy-duty spoolers with tension monitoring, control systems, emergency stop functions, deck frames, guarding and hydraulic or electric drive packages.

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Level Wind, Braking and Cable Control

Cable spoolers can be supplied with manual, hydraulic or powered level wind systems where controlled cable layering is required. A level wind system helps guide the cable across the drum or reel during spooling and can reduce the risk of poor cable build-up. Braking systems can be selected based on the spooler duty. Options can include holding brakes, service brakes, fail-safe brakes and controlled braking arrangements for safe cable handling during loading, payout and recovery. Operator control can be supplied through local control panels, remote control stations, HMI screens or integration with the wider cable lay spread control system.

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Deck Integration and Offshore Mobilisation

OceanSi can manufacture the spooler frame, skid base, deck grillage, access platform, guards and lifting points as part of the complete equipment package. The spooler can be designed for vessel deck installation, barge mobilisation, shore-base operations or temporary project deployment. Where required, OceanSi can support containerized or modular cable handling packages for fast mobilisation and easier offshore integration.

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Design Information Required

To specify a cable spooler, OceanSi usually reviews the cable data, deck layout and operating method. Useful RFQ information includes cable diameter, cable weight, cable length, minimum bending radius, required line pull, required spooling speed, drum size, available deck space, power supply, drive preference, control requirements and whether the spooler is needed for storage, transfer, deployment, repair or recovery.

CABLE CAROUSEL SYSTEMS 

EFFICIENT STORAGE.
SMOOTH DEPLOYMENT.
PROVEN RELIABILITY.

OceanSi manufactures cable carousel systems for offshore cable storage, cable lay mobilisation, cable transfer and controlled cable payout operations. A cable carousel is used when a project needs to store longer cable lengths or heavier cable products in a controlled circular arrangement. This can be useful for subsea power cables, submarine fiber optic cables, offshore umbilicals, inter-array cables, export cables, flexible products and other heavy cable systems. As a cable carousel manufacturer, OceanSi can design each system around the cable diameter, cable weight, total cable length, minimum bending radius, storage capacity, deck space, deck loading, loading method, payout direction and offshore working conditions.

Cable Carousel

Cable Carousel Capacity and Size Options
OceanSi can manufacture project-specific cable carousel systems in different capacities and sizes depending on the project requirement.Typical design options can include compact cable carousel systems for smaller cable handling projects, medium-duty cable carousels for deck-mounted storage and heavy-duty offshore cable carousel systems for larger cable storage and cable lay operations.

Project-specific carousel designs can be reviewed around:
Cable storage capacity from compact deck packages to heavy-duty offshore storage systems Cable diameter ranges based on the cable type, jacket and minimum bending radius. 

  • Carousel outer diameter based on deck space, storage volume and cable bend requirements. 

  • Inner hub diameter based on minimum bending radius and cable stacking method. 

  • Deck mounted cable carousel, portable cable carousel, cable basket carousel or turntable cable carousel layouts. 

  • Static, powered or controlled payout arrangements. Hydraulic, electric or hybrid drive options 

  • Integration with cable reels, spoolers, cable tensioners, linear cable engines and cable guide systems.

For larger offshore cable storage projects, OceanSi can review carousel capacities in the hundreds of tons or higher, subject to cable data, deck loading, structural design, vessel limits and project specification.

Offshore Cable Carousels 
Offshore cable carousels are designed for marine and offshore cable handling projects where large cable lengths need to be stored, transported or deployed safely. OceanSi can manufacture offshore cable carousel systems for vessel decks, barges, shore bases, fabrication yards and temporary offshore cable lay spreads. These systems can support cable installation, cable recovery, cable transfer, cable storage and project mobilisation.

Portable Cable Carousels
Portable cable carousels can be used where the cable storage system needs to be moved, lifted, transported or reused across different project locations. OceanSi can manufacture portable cable carousel systems with skid bases, lifting points, forklift pockets, modular frames, access areas, guarding and deck fixing points. These systems can be useful for short-term cable lay projects, repair campaigns, port operations and cable logistics.

Deck Mounted Cable Carousels
Deck mounted cable carousels are designed for installation on vessel decks, cable lay barges and offshore project spreads. A deck mounted cable carousel can be integrated with cable tensioners, linear cable engines, cable spoolers, guide rollers, cable tracks, quadrants, chutes and overboarding equipment. The carousel can be designed around deck load limits, available space, tie-down points, deck grillage, access routes and installation method.

Cable Basket Carousels
Cable basket carousel systems are used where the cable needs to be stored inside a guided basket or containment structure. A cable basket carousel can help control the cable stack, reduce unwanted movement and support safer cable storage during loading, transport, payout and recovery. OceanSi can design basket walls, guide structures, base frames, internal supports and access points around the cable type and storage volume.

Turntable Cable Carousels
Turntable cable carousels use a rotating platform to support controlled cable storage, loading, unloading and payout. A turntable cable carousel can be used in shore bases, cable yards, fabrication yards, port areas, vessel decks and offshore logistics bases. These systems can support smooth rotation during cable transfer between reels, spoolers, drums, storage areas or installation spreads.

Cable Storage System Offshore
OceanSi can manufacture a complete cable storage system offshore package using cable carousels, reels, spoolers, deck frames, guide rollers, guards and control systems. The system can be configured for storage only, powered payout, controlled recovery or integration into a full cable lay spread. Depending on the project, OceanSi can provide hydraulic drive, electric drive, braking systems, local controls, remote controls, deck interface frames and access platforms.

Cable Carousel Design Inputs
To specify a cable carousel, OceanSi usually reviews the cable data, deck arrangement and handling method. Useful RFQ information includes cable diameter, cable length, cable weight, minimum bending radius, required storage capacity, available deck space, deck loading, loading method, payout direction, drive preference, control requirements, lifting requirements and whether the carousel is required for storage, installation, repair, recovery or transfer operations.

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