EoW May 2010

Spools, reels & pre-packaging systems Offering a “Reel” alternative

The range of Reelex reel-less packaging ▲ ▲

Reel-less technology offers installer- friendly payout in environmentally friendly packaging. As the sole provi- der of Reelex ® tangle and twist-free reel-less packaging technology, Reelex Packaging Solutions licenses the tech- nology as well as manufactures the specialised coiling machinery necessary to package products in Reelex. Sometimes known as a “pull box” package, Reelex is a patented method of winding cable in such a way as to result in a reel-less, self-supporting coil. This unique coil dispenses through a payout tube from the inside out, without twists, tangles, snags or overruns. Sold under various brand names by the world’s leading wire and cable manufacturers, Reelex has become the standard packaging system for last-mile lengths of structured cabling such as category 5e, category 6, and coaxial cables. Reelex is said to benefit every component in the supply chain, as the packages are easy to handle, stack and palletise, are lighter than reels and spools, produce less waste, and can be manufactured using environmentally friendly materials. The most popular packaging option – the cardboard Reelex box – is an especially eco-friendly package as paperboard is compostable, recyclable and can be manufactured from post-consumer materials. To further reduce environmental impact, Reelex is eliminating all plastic from its packaging by introducing payout tube replacements manufactured from the same material as the rest of the box – post-consumer paper fibre. Reelex – USA

Email : sales@reelex.com Website : www.reelex.com

47

EuroWire – May 2010