Wall Axle Tubes & Shafts

Wall Axle Tubes and Shafts are available in a variety of sizes. Axles of any size spin smoothly and silently in the Axle Holding Kit, and the quiet operation helps to comply with OSHA standard 1910.95, which limits occupational noise exposure.

Wall Axle Tubes and Shafts are fairly simple materials, but they have to match the specifications of a fully loaded reel. These include:

• Length. Standard lengths for reel axles range from 37 ½ inches up to 49 ½ inches. Choose axles that fit the distance from one reel axle bracket to the other precisely, without leaving space that could lead to collapse.
• Diameter. Wire and cable reels turn when an axle is inserted into the central arbor hole in the reel. These arbor holes have different diameters, depending on the reel, so it’s important to choose axles that match. Typical diameters for reel axles range from 1 ⅜ inches up to 2 inches, which fit into larger arbor holes without allowing too much give.
• Weight capacity. A fully loaded steel cable reel can weigh thousands of pounds—and you need an axle that can support this weight. Ask providers for weight capacities before purchasing your stock of reel axles.