Reel extensions
- Automatic, manual and unwired formats.
- Wired models from 3 to 50 m, depending on reference.
- Compare socket count, cable type and cross-section.
- Observe the complete assembly’s wound and unwound power limits.
- Check IP rating, operating conditions and accessory compatibility.
Solera cable reels: choosing automatic, manual and unwired versions
A cable reel extends an electrical supply and stores the lead on a drum. Solera offers automatic and manual reels, unwired versions and accessories for winding or mounting. Compare socket count, cable length and cross-section, IP rating and the permitted load with the cable wound and fully unwound before selecting a model.
| Format | When to choose it | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | Automatic retrieval at a regularly used workstation | Sockets, cable, mounting and load limit |
| Manual with cable | Moving between work areas and winding by hand | Length, cross-section, sockets and permitted load |
| Without cable | Assembly to the instructions for a specific reference | Supplied components, permitted cable and drum capacity |
| Accessories | Storing or mounting a compatible reel | Function and compatibility of the holder or winder |
Technical selection criteria
Length determines reach; the cable type and cross-section must suit the application and the conditions specified by the manufacturer. Additional sockets do not multiply the available power: the limit applies to the complete assembly. An empty drum such as reference 70 is different from a wired product ready to supply equipment.
Wound cable, power and operating environment
The permitted load with the cable wound is lower than with it fully unwound. Solera’s general instructions require the cable to be fully unwound before connection to the supply. Socket covers and automatic retrieval alone do not establish suitability for outdoor use, surge protection or compatibility with every environment. Check the data sheet, instructions and condition of the plug and cable before use.
Cable reel questions
Do automatic and manual reels support the same load?
No. The winding mechanism does not determine the power rating; each reference has its own limits and operating conditions.
Can several appliances be connected at once?
Only where the connections are compatible and the combined load stays within the limits of the reel, supply and installation.
Does every product include cable and sockets?
No. The range includes wired products, unwired versions and accessories. Check the contents supplied with each reference.