RS-005 Hydraulic Spooling Unit Rental: 70,000 lb, 140 in Reels
RS-005 is our largest mobile spooling unit: a skid-mounted, hydraulic, Detroit diesel reel stand rated 70,000 lb that takes reels up to 140 in diameter x 126 in wide, with 4 in and 6 in shafts included. It is built for the biggest rope reels, to spool wire rope on or off crane and winch drums for re-reeving and rope changeouts, plus derrick barge, marine and offshore winch work. It holds back tension while spooling. Rent it by the day, with operator options available. It also handles ROV umbilicals and synthetic rope. Need a reel stand instead? We also rent wire rope A-frames for spooling (not LARS).
Handles spools up to 140 in diameter x 126 in wide.
Capacity: 70,000 lb | Unit size: 245 x 122 x 89 in
Back tension: Yes
RS-005 Spooling Unit Specifications
| Specification | RS-005 |
|---|---|
| Weight capacity | 70,000 lb |
| Shafts | 4 in and 6 in shafts included |
| Maximum spool size | 140 in diameter x 126 in wide |
| Engine | Detroit diesel |
| Pump | Coupled to a 30 gallon pump |
| Engine kill | Yes |
| Directional controls | Yes |
| Controls | Operated at the power unit |
| Unit size | 245 in L x 122 in W x 89 in H |
| Estimated weight | About 15,000 lb |
| Offloading | Four-part sling supplied |
| Back tension | Yes |
Compare Spooling Units by Model and Size
Match the unit to your reel: the reel must fit the maximum spool size and the full reel weight must stay within the unit capacity (70,000 lb for the RS-005, 60,000 lb for the RS-002 and RS-001).
| Model | Capacity | Max spool size | Shaft | Engine | Back tension | Unit size (L x W x H) and weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS-005 | 70,000 lb | 140 in dia x 126 in wide | 4 in and 6 in (both included) | Detroit diesel | Yes | 245 x 122 x 89 in; about 15,000 lb |
| RS-002 | 60,000 lb | 120 in dia x 92 in wide | 3 in and 4-1/2 in (both included) | Isuzu 4JG1T 3.1L turbo diesel | Yes | 158 x 90 x 89 in; about 9,900 lb |
| RS-001 | 60,000 lb | 124 in dia x 124 in wide | 4 in and 6 in (both included) | Isuzu diesel | Yes | 222 x 83 x 89 in; about 11,000 lb |
All units hold back tension while spooling. All RS units have directional controls and an engine kill, with controls at the power unit, and come with a four-part sling for offloading. Shafts from 3 in to 6 in are available to fit your reel. Rentals are by the day, with operator options available.
Not sure which unit fits your reel? Call or email us today and we'll help you match the right spooling unit to your project.
Applications
Crane re-reeving and hoist rope changeouts
When a large crane needs new hoist or boom rope, the spooling unit holds the reel and turns it. Spool the old rope off the winch drum onto an empty reel, then pay the new rope off its reel onto the drum during re-reeving. Directional controls let you spool on or off.
Derrick barges and marine winches
Derrick barge and marine operators use our units and spooling crews to change out and respool winch rope.
Offshore and ocean tugs
Our spooling work extends offshore, including respooling the winch on an ocean-going tug.
Serving the Gulf Coast
Wet Tech mobilizes spooling units from our facility in Maurice, Louisiana across the Gulf Coast: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Call for availability and mobilization to your jobsite.
RS-005 Spooling Unit Photos
Wet Tech spooling units on the job. Click a photo to enlarge it.
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Spooling Unit FAQ
Which is your largest spooling unit?
The RS-005, a 70,000 lb hydraulic spooling unit for reels up to 140 in diameter.
Is the RS-005 a mobile spooling unit?
Yes. The skid-mounted RS-005 is a mobile spooling unit that ships on a flatbed and mobilizes from Maurice, Louisiana to your jobsite.
Does the RS-005 hold back tension?
Yes. The RS-005 holds back tension while spooling.
Do you rent wire rope A-frames?
Yes. We rent wire rope A-frames: spooling A-frames, or reel stands, that hold a reel of wire rope on a shaft so the rope can pay off or take up. They are for spooling wire rope, not launch and recovery systems (LARS). Call 337-893-9992 or email sales@wettechenergy.com for availability.
Get a Spooling Quote
Call 337-893-9992 or email sales@wettechenergy.com with your crane, rope and reel details, jobsite and dates.
Call us or email us and let us know how we can assist.
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