A multifunctional hub according to the present invention includes a box body, and the box body is provided with a sliding cavity with an upward opening therein, and an annular slider is slidably slid in the sliding cavity. The multifunctional hub of the present invention has simple and clear operation, sensitive response, saving time and labor; at the same time, the device of the present invention is rich in functions, fixed and reliable, and highly practical.

A multifunctional hub according to the present invention includes a box body, and the box body is provided with a sliding cavity with an upward opening therein, and an annular slider is slidably slid in the sliding cavity. The multifunctional hub of the present invention has simple and clear operation, sensitive response, saving time and labor; at the same time, the device of the present invention is rich in functions, fixed and reliable, and highly practical.

A reel apparatus and method comprising an inner flange assembly, an outer flange assembly, and a bearing assembly coupled to the inner flange assemblies. The inner flange assembly is capable of freely rotating relative to the outer flange assembly. In another embodiment, wire is spooled from a reel assembly comprising an inner flange assembly and an outer flange assembly.

A reel apparatus and method comprising an inner flange assembly, an outer flange assembly, and a bearing assembly coupled to the inner flange assemblies. The inner flange assembly is capable of freely rotating relative to the outer flange assembly. In another embodiment, wire is spooled from a reel assembly comprising an inner flange assembly and an outer flange assembly.

A method for continuously producing an optical fiber cable includes: producing a cable core through cable core producing equipment; conveying the produced cable core to a first cable storing device; conveying the cable core from the first cable storing device to a sheath extrusion device, wherein an exterior of the cable core is covered with a sheath, and the optical fiber cable is obtained by processing; receiving the optical fiber cable from the sheath extrusion device by a cable rolling device, wherein the optical fiber cable is rolled at a tray, and a finished tray rolled with the optical fiber cable is obtained; checking whether the finished tray rolled with the optical fiber cable is qualified, and carrying an unqualified finished tray rolled with the optical fiber cable to a repairing area for repairing until qualified; and fixing sealing plates at a qualified finished tray through a sealing device.

A method for continuously producing an optical fiber cable includes: producing a cable core through cable core producing equipment; conveying the produced cable core to a first cable storing device; conveying the cable core from the first cable storing device to a sheath extrusion device, wherein an exterior of the cable core is covered with a sheath, and the optical fiber cable is obtained by processing; receiving the optical fiber cable from the sheath extrusion device by a cable rolling device, wherein the optical fiber cable is rolled at a tray, and a finished tray rolled with the optical fiber cable is obtained; checking whether the finished tray rolled with the optical fiber cable is qualified, and carrying an unqualified finished tray rolled with the optical fiber cable to a repairing area for repairing until qualified; and fixing sealing plates at a qualified finished tray through a sealing device.

An apparatus and method for dispensing wire or cable from a reel assembly. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises an inner flange assembly and an outer flange assembly. The inner flange assembly is capable of freely rotating relative to the outer flange assembly for dispensing wire from any surface. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes an inner flange assembly, an outer flange assembly, and an external bay. The inner flange assembly is capable of freely rotating relative to the outer flange assembly and the external bay. The external bay is capable of freely rotation relative to the outer flange assembly and the inner flange assembly. In another embodiment, wire is dispensed from a reel assembly comprising an inner flange assembly and an outer flange assembly. In yet another embodiment, wire is dispensed from a reel assembly comprising an inner flange assembly, an outer flange assembly, and an external bay.

An apparatus and method for dispensing wire or cable from a reel assembly. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises an inner flange assembly and an outer flange assembly. The inner flange assembly is capable of freely rotating relative to the outer flange assembly for dispensing wire from any surface. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes an inner flange assembly, an outer flange assembly, and an external bay. The inner flange assembly is capable of freely rotating relative to the outer flange assembly and the external bay. The external bay is capable of freely rotation relative to the outer flange assembly and the inner flange assembly. In another embodiment, wire is dispensed from a reel assembly comprising an inner flange assembly and an outer flange assembly. In yet another embodiment, wire is dispensed from a reel assembly comprising an inner flange assembly, an outer flange assembly, and an external bay.

A cable, cable component and reel arrangement includes a cable, at least one component, such as a cable component, configured to be employed in connection with the cable, and a reel, on which the cable is arranged, the reel having a barrel opening. The barrel opening includes a plurality of brackets, the brackets are arranged at spaced locations within the barrel opening and configured to support at least one component for storage and shipment.

A fabric roll is produced by winding a fabric (4) around at least two reels, that are coaxially aligned, spaced from each other, and have a total length (L) that is less than the width (Wr) of said fabric roll (11).