Loader Mounted Cable Handlers
Loader mounted cable reels are designed to safely
and efficiently pick up, lay down and store cable in
and around any mining or construction project. Up
to 2,000 feet of 4” diameter cable can be neatly
rolled onto one or several heavy-duty steel spools
using WESTECH’s unique “Level Wind System”.
The cable reel easily adjusts to various diameters of
cable and still allows room for couplers.
Cable can be quickly and safely payed out over pit high walls, along haul roads and around pit floors, with reduced manpower and less exposure to potential safety hazards and personal injury. Westech Cable Handlers are equipped with a disc brake for additional safety and convenience.
Cable handlers can be ordered with interchangeable cable spools to eliminate double handling and allow for easy cable rotation and a convenient storage system. Additional options are also available.
A hydraulic pressure relief valve system ensures that
the cable reel line pull will never exceed the cable
manufacturer’s recommendations. This advantage, coupled with the fact that cable is no longer dragged over abrasive surfaces, can add years of life to your cable.
All cable handler controls are located in the operator’s cab with quick-read instructions and international symbols for ease of operation.
Shovel Live Cable Reel
Shovel Cable Handlers are attached to and pulled
behind the shovel, sled fashion on pontoon runners
protected by WESTECH “ Wearmaster” liner plates.
The Cable Handler automatically pays out cable as
the shovel moves down the cut. When rewinding
the cable, the shovel simply swings around and lifts
the cable reel with the dipper. The operator or
oiler can activate the reel by remote control. The
cable reel, equipped with a hydraulic pressure relief
valve will automatically maintain maximum line
pull, without exceeding the cable manufacturers
recommended tension.
The reduction of manpower and extra machinery will substantially reduce the cost and time normally required for moving the shovel and cable.
Dragline Live Cable Reel
Live Dragline cable handling reels are designed to be
pulled by a dozer in conjunction with movements of
the Dragline. The Cable Handlers side mounted boom allow a D-10 class dozer to pass under the cable while moving from one end of the Cable Handler to the other. The Cable Reel automatically pays out cable as the Dragline works its way down the cut. The Cable Handler can be activated to rewind the cable by remote control when the Dragline moves in the opposite direction. All WESTECH Cable Handlers maintain a steady, safe tension on the cable during the “pay out” and
rewind cycles.