How it Works
1: Load the Cable Reel
The Reel Holder is first placed on the closed lid of the Cable Dispensing Box, where the locking plate holds it securely in position for loading.
The right-hand flange assembly is removed, allowing a standard cable reel to be slid onto the spindle and positioned against the left flange.
The right-hand flange is then refitted and tightened using the clamping wing nut, which clamps the reel through its central bore.
Once secured, the reel is supported concentrically between the flanges and is ready to be inserted into the Cable Dispensing Box.
2: Two-Insert the Reel Holder into the Dispensing Box
The loaded Reel Holder is lifted using the flange grips and lowered into the Cable Dispensing Box.
As it is lowered, the left and right bearings seat into the internal saddles, supporting the reel for smooth rotation.
At the same time, the drive lugs automatically engage with the internal drive dog, coupling the holder to the drive system.
Once seated, the lid is closed and latched, enclosing the reel and preparing the unit for controlled cable dispensing or rewinding.
3: Set the Cable Guide and Brake
The cable is first routed through the front cable guide.
The guide can be loosened and positioned so it sits approximately in line with the centre of the cable reel. This provides the best routing path for the cable and helps maintain smooth, even payout.
Once positioned, the guide is tightened in place.
The lid is then closed and latched, which automatically brings the brake caliper into contact with the reel flange.
Brake tension can be adjusted using the external adjustment wheel to suit the reel weight and cable type, providing controlled resistance during dispensing.
4: Position the Unit
Place the Cable Dispensing Box where the cable will be pulled from, such as on the floor, in a work area, or inside a van.
Once in position, the swivel base can be released so the unit turns with the cable as it is pulled.
This reduces drag, helps the cable run more freely, and means the box needs repositioning less often.
The important correction here is that the unit does not just “rotate as cable is pulled” in every case — the swivel base is locked for transport and released for use when needed.
5: Dispense the Cable
Cable is pulled steadily through the front guide opening.
As the cable is drawn, the reel rotates smoothly on its bearings while the adjustable brake provides controlled resistance to prevent overrun.
If the swivel base is released, the unit can rotate to follow the direction of pull, reducing side drag.
The enclosed design and guided exit path help prevent tangling, twisting, and cable spill-out, allowing cable to be dispensed smoothly and under control.
Cable can be dispensed:
On site
Between rooms or floors
Directly from a van
6: Reposition the Unit as Work Progresses
As installation work moves to a new area, the Cable Dispensing Box can be lifted and repositioned closer to the next work location.
The reel remains installed inside the enclosure, so there is no need to remove the cable reel or dismantle the setup.
The unit can be carried using the lid hand grip for single-person transport, or the panel cut-outs for two-person carrying when required.
Once repositioned, the unit is ready to continue dispensing cable immediately
7: Rewind if Required
If excess cable has been pulled, it can be rewound back onto the reel.
The swivel base is locked to stabilise the unit and the lid is opened to disengage the brake.
The manual handle is then used to rotate the reel while the cable is guided evenly across the reel width to produce neat, controlled layering.
Once the required length has been recovered, the cable end can be secured in one of the retention points to prevent unspooling.
8: Change Cable Reels Quickly
When a different cable type or reel size is required, the reel can be changed easily.
The lid is opened and the Reel Holder lifted out using the flange grips.
A new reel can then be fitted onto the holder, or the entire Reel Holder can be swapped for another unit that has already been pre-loaded with a different cable reel.
The holder is then lowered back into the box where the bearings seat in the saddles and the drive system engages automatically.
This allows fast changeover between cable types with no tools required.
Multiple Cable Dispensing Boxes can also be used together so different cable types can be dispensed at the same time.