Wire Rope Spooling Unit Rentals: Up to 70,000 lb and 140 in Reels

Rent skid-mounted, engine-driven spooling units that spool wire rope on or off crane and winch drums for re-reeving and rope changeouts, plus derrick barge, marine and offshore winch work. Units are rated up to 70,000 lb, hold back tension up to 3,000 lb and spool wire rope up to 2-3/4 in, direct from Wet Tech Energy, in business since 1999.

Need a spooling unit for your next rope changeout? Call or email for availability.

Call 337-893-9992 Email sales@wettechenergy.com

RS-005: Our Largest Spooling Unit

Wet Tech RS-005 wire rope spooling unit loaded on a flatbed trailer — Wet Tech RS-005 spooling unit loaded on a flatbed.

RS-005 Spooling Unit: 70,000 lb, Reels to 140 in

Top capacity for the biggest rope reels.

70,000 lb weight capacity
Spools up to 140 in diameter x 95 in wide
4 in and 6 in shafts included
Strongback frame
Detroit diesel, coupled to a 30 gallon pump
Back tension up to 3,000 lb; wire rope up to 2-3/4 in

See RS-005 specs

Spooling Units for Rent: RS-005, RS-002 and RS-001

RS-005: 70,000 lb, spools up to 140 in diameter x 95 in wide, 4 in and 6 in shafts included, Detroit diesel, strongback frame
RS-002: 60,000 lb, spools up to 120 in diameter x 92 in wide, 4-1/2 in shaft, Kubota diesel
RS-001: 60,000 lb, spools up to 110 in diameter x 87 in wide, 4 in shaft, Isuzu diesel, strongback frame and braking system

Every unit holds back tension up to 3,000 lb (never more than the reel is rated for) and spools wire rope up to 2-3/4 in diameter, depending on length. Shafts from 3 in to 6 in are available to fit your reel. Rentals are by the day, with operator options available. Units can ship on DNV-certified offshore flat racks for offshore and marine jobs. Wet Tech also has steel reels available for any spooling project.

Side view of the Wet Tech RS-001 spooling unit strapped to an offshore shipping flat rack on a flatbed trailer — Wet Tech RS-001 spooling unit on an offshore shipping flat rack, side view.

RS-001 Spooling Unit: Strongback Frame and Brake

60,000 lb, with a strongback frame and braking system.

Spools up to 110 in diameter x 87 in wide
4 in shaft; Isuzu diesel
Back tension up to 3,000 lb; wire rope up to 2-3/4 in

See RS-001 specs

Wet Tech RS-002 spooling unit reel stand set up on gravel at a construction jobsite — Wet Tech RS-002 spooling unit reel stand set up at a construction jobsite.

RS-002 Spooling Unit: 60,000 lb, Reels to 120 in

Big reels on a 4-1/2 in shaft.

Spools up to 120 in diameter x 92 in wide
4-1/2 in shaft; Kubota diesel
Back tension up to 3,000 lb; wire rope up to 2-3/4 in

See RS-002 specs

Compare Spooling Units by Model and Size

Match the unit to your reel: the reel must fit the maximum spool size and the loaded 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	Wire rope	Unit size (L x W x H) and weight
RS-005	70,000 lb	140 in dia x 95 in wide	4 in and 6 in (both included)	Detroit diesel	Up to 3,000 lb	Up to 2-3/4 in	209 x 122 x 89 in; about 13,500 lb
RS-002	60,000 lb	120 in dia x 92 in wide	4-1/2 in	Kubota diesel	Up to 3,000 lb	Up to 2-3/4 in	158 x 90 x 89 in; about 9,500 lb
RS-001	60,000 lb	110 in dia x 87 in wide	4 in	Isuzu diesel	Up to 3,000 lb	Up to 2-3/4 in	134 x 80 x 89 in; about 9,500 lb

Back tension is never more than the reel is rated for, and maximum wire rope diameter depends on rope length. The RS-001 and RS-005 both have a strongback frame, and the RS-001 adds a braking system. 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.

Call 337-893-9992 Email sales@wettechenergy.com

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.

Call or email today and we can assist with which unit fits your project.

Call 337-893-9992 Email sales@wettechenergy.com

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.

Spooling Services and Wire Rope Lubrication

Rather have it done for you? Wet Tech offers wire rope spooling services for cranes, derrick barges, marine and tow winches, plus wire rope lubrication as the rope spools.