Spooling Unit Rental: Hydraulic Units to 70,000 lb
Rent a skid-mounted hydraulic wire rope spooling unit to spool rope on or off crane and winch drums for re-reeving and rope changeouts, plus derrick barge, marine and offshore winch work. Each mobile spooling unit is rated up to 70,000 lb, takes reels up to 140 in, and holds back tension while spooling. We also rent wire rope A-frames for spooling. Rent from Wet Tech Energy in Maurice, Louisiana, in business since 1999.
Rent by the day, and the unit can come with an operator. We spool wire rope on or off wooden or steel reels on the customer's jobsite. These skid-mounted hydraulic spooling units are available to rent; they are not sold online.
Need a spooling unit for your next rope changeout? Call or email for availability.
RS-005: Our Largest Spooling Unit
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 126 in wide
- 4 in and 6 in shafts included
- Detroit diesel, coupled to a 30 gallon pump
- Holds back tension while spooling
Spooling Units for Rent: RS-005, RS-002 and RS-001
- RS-005: 70,000 lb, spools up to 140 in diameter x 126 in wide, 4 in and 6 in shafts included, Detroit diesel
- RS-002: 60,000 lb, spools up to 120 in diameter x 92 in wide, 3 in and 4-1/2 in shafts included, Isuzu 4JG1T 3.1L turbo diesel
- RS-001: 60,000 lb, spools up to 124 in diameter x 124 in wide, 4 in and 6 in shafts included, Isuzu diesel
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, including empty reels to take rope off a drum.
RS-001 Spooling Unit: Skid-Mounted Isuzu Diesel
60,000 lb, skid-mounted Isuzu diesel reel stand.
- Spools up to 124 in diameter x 124 in wide
- 4 in and 6 in shafts included; Isuzu diesel
- Holds back tension while spooling
RS-002 Spooling Unit: 60,000 lb, Reels to 120 in
Big reels, with 3 in and 4-1/2 in shafts included.
- Spools up to 120 in diameter x 92 in wide
- 3 in and 4-1/2 in shafts included; Isuzu 4JG1T 3.1L turbo diesel
- Holds back tension while spooling
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.
Spooling Units for Umbilicals, Synthetic Rope and Cable
The same mobile spooling unit that changes out crane rope also handles ROV umbilicals, synthetic rope and cable on wooden or steel reels. Directional controls let you spool on or off, and every unit holds back tension while spooling. Rent by the day with operator options, or see our wire rope, umbilical and synthetic spooling services.
Wire Rope A-Frames for Rent
We also 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. These are for spooling wire rope, not launch and recovery systems (LARS). Call 337-893-9992 or email sales@wettechenergy.com for availability.
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.
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.
Spooling Unit Photo Gallery
Every Wet Tech spooling unit photo, grouped by model. Click a photo to enlarge it.
RS-005 Spooling Unit
RS-001 Spooling Unit
RS-002 Spooling Unit
Spooling Unit FAQ
What is a wire rope spooling unit?
A wire rope spooling unit is a powered reel stand that turns a reel to spool wire rope on or off a crane or winch drum during re-reeving and rope changeouts.
Is it a hydraulic spooling unit?
Yes. Each RS unit is a hydraulic spooling unit: a diesel engine drives a hydraulic pump that turns the reel, with directional controls and an engine kill at the power unit.
Is a spooling unit the same as a re-reeving machine?
Crews also call these units re-reeving machines, reeving machines, or spooling and winding machines. Wet Tech rents skid-mounted hydraulic spooling units for crane re-reeving and rope changeouts. Every spooling unit holds back tension while spooling. The units are available to rent; they are not sold online.
Is a spooling unit a spooling winch?
No. A Wet Tech spooling unit is a skid-mounted hydraulic reel stand that turns a reel to spool wire rope on or off a crane or winch drum. It is not a winch. We use the unit during winch rope changeouts; the winch stays on the crane, barge or tug.
Do you have steel reels available?
Yes. Wet Tech has steel reels available for any spooling project, including empty reels to take rope off a drum. We spool wire rope on or off wooden or steel reels on the customer's jobsite.
Is it a mobile spooling unit?
Yes. Each RS unit is a skid-mounted, mobile spooling unit that ships on a flatbed or an offshore flat rack and mobilizes from Maurice, Louisiana to your jobsite.
Does the spooling unit hold back tension?
Yes. Every Wet Tech spooling unit holds back tension while spooling, so rope goes onto the drum tight and even.
Which spooling unit do I need?
Match the unit to your reel. The reel must fit the unit's maximum spool size, and the full reel must stay within its capacity: 70,000 lb for the RS-005, 60,000 lb for the RS-002 and RS-001. Call with your reel details and we'll help you choose.
Can a spooling unit handle umbilicals and synthetic rope?
Yes. Our spooling units handle ROV umbilicals, cable and synthetic rope as well as wire rope, on wooden or steel reels.
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.
How do I get a quote?
Call 337-893-9992 or email sales@wettechenergy.com with your crane, reel details, jobsite and dates.
Get a Spooling Quote
Call 337-893-9992 or email sales@wettechenergy.com with your crane, rope and reel details, jobsite and dates.
Or request a quote.
Call us or email us and let us know how we can assist.
Wet Tech Energy, 4598 Woodlawn Rd, Maurice, LA 70555. In business since 1999.