Wire Rope Spooling Services: On-Site Re-Reeving and Rope Changeouts
Wet Tech provides on-site wire rope spooling services with skid-mounted hydraulic spooling units. We spool wire rope on or off wooden or steel reels on the customer's jobsite, and on and off crane and winch drums, for re-reeving and rope changeouts, and lubricate the rope as it spools. We serve the Gulf Coast from Maurice, Louisiana, and also spool derrick barge, marine and tow winches, ROV umbilicals and synthetic rope.
Schedule wire rope spooling or lubrication. Call or email.
Wire Rope Spooling Services We Provide
- Crane hoist and boom rope: spool old rope off and new rope on during re-reeving and rope changeouts
- Derrick barges and marine winches: winch rope changeouts and respooling
- Tow winches: respooling for tugs, including ocean-going tugs
- ROV umbilicals and cables: careful spooling of sensitive lines
- Synthetic rope: spooling of synthetic lines
- Wire rope lubrication: lubricated as it spools
Wire Rope Lubrication Services
Wet Tech lubricates wire rope as it spools, using the Viper lubrication system: a lubricator clamped on the rope and fed by a grease pump. Regular lubrication helps protect the rope and extend its service life. Add lubrication to any crane, barge or winch spooling job.
Rent a Hydraulic Spooling Unit or Have Us Spool It
Your crew can rent a unit by the day, rent with an operator, or have our crew handle the spooling. Each RS unit is a skid-mounted, mobile hydraulic spooling unit rated up to 70,000 lb, with directional controls, an engine kill and a four-part sling for offloading. They hold back tension while spooling. Units can ship on DNV-certified offshore flat racks for offshore and marine jobs.
See all spooling unit rentals, including the RS-005 (70,000 lb full reel weight), the RS-002 and the RS-001 (60,000 lb). The skid-mounted hydraulic spooling units are available to rent; they are not sold online.
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. See wire rope A-frames for rent on the spooling unit rentals page.
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.
Wire Rope Spooling in Action
Wet Tech spooling units on the job, grouped by model. Click a photo to enlarge it.
RS-005 Spooling Unit
RS-001 Spooling Unit
RS-002 Spooling Unit
Spooling Unit FAQ
Do you spool ROV umbilicals and synthetic rope?
Yes. We spool ROV umbilicals and cables with care for sensitive lines, and we spool synthetic rope as well as wire rope.
Can you lubricate wire rope while spooling?
Yes. We lubricate wire rope as it spools, using the Viper lubrication system.
Can I rent the spooling unit instead?
Yes. Rent a hydraulic spooling unit by the day, rent with an operator, or have our crew handle the spooling. Every spooling unit holds back tension while spooling.
Do you spool wire rope on the jobsite?
Yes. We use skid-mounted hydraulic spooling units to spool wire rope on or off wooden or steel reels on the customer's jobsite. Wet Tech mobilizes from Maurice, Louisiana across the Gulf Coast: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
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 uses 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.
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.