A reel includes a core having a first end region defining a plurality of windows, a first flange configured, in a connected state, to connect to the first end region of the core, and a first collar configured, in the connected state, to affix to the first end region of the core and the first flange. The reel further includes a plurality of first latch members configured, in the connected state, to engage a respective window of the plurality of windows so as to connect the first end region of the core to the first flange.

A kit for forming a reel includes a core, at least a first flange and a second flange. The core has at least a first section and a second section, each forming first cylinders between a first edge and a second edge. The first edge of the first section includes a first lateral protrusion extending therefrom, which has a detent. The second section includes a first receiver configured to receive the first lateral protrusion and engage the detent via a retention structure to at least in part couple the first section to the second section. At least one of the first lateral protrusion and the first receiver is elastically deformable. The first flange can be disposed at a first axial end of the core, and the second flange can be disposed at a second axial end of the core.

A reel includes a core having a first end region defining a plurality of slots, a first flange, and a plurality of latching arrangements configured to, in a connected state, connect the first end region of the core to the first flange. Each respective latching arrangement includes a latch arm having a latching projection that, in the connected state, is arranged in an associated slot of the plurality of slots, and a support member that, in the connected state, supports the latch arm on a side of the latch arm opposite the latching projection so as to disable the latching projection from moving out of the associated slot.

A cable reel that has first and second opposing flanges. The first flange has a first hub portion and the second flange has a second hub portion. The first and second hub portions are axial aligned and configured to mate with one another to support cable. The first hub portion includes an elongated wall extends from the first flange. The elongated wall is sized to support cable. The elongated wall defines an inner area that is configured to accept the second hub portion. The elongated wall includes a plurality of flexible segments. The second hub portion includes a truncated wall that is receivable in the inner area of the first hub portion. The truncated wall includes a tapered outer surface for engaging and expanding the plurality of flexible segments.

A method of installing cable on a cable reel that has the steps of providing a cable reel that includes first and second opposing flanges, the first flange having a first hub portion and the second flange having a second hub portion, the first hub portion being longer than the second hub portion, the first hub portion having a plurality of flexible segments; placing a cable coil over the first hub portion and on the first flange so that the first hub portion extends through the cable coil; and inserting the second hub portion inside of the first hub portion, thereby expanding the flexible segments so that flexible segments engage the cable coil.

A cable reel that has at least one support frame having an outwardly extending braking gear member, the outwardly extending gear member being located off-center on the frame; a first flange having a central opening and a first hub portion surrounding the central opening, the central opening having an internal braking gear member engaging the outwardly extending gear member of the frame, thereby rotatably coupling the at least one support frame and the first flange; and a second flange opposing the first flange, the second flange having a second hub portion, the first and second hub portions being configured to mate with one another to support cable, wherein the engagement of the gear members providing a friction for cable payoff.

Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a wire winder including a wire winder top shell and a wire winder bottom shell; the wire winder top shell includes a first pillar, a top substrate, and a first wire head placement groove; one end of the first pillar is connected with the top substrate; a groove of the top substrate is connected with a groove of the first pillar to form the first wire head placement groove; the wire winder bottom shell comprises a second pillar, a bottom substrate, and a second wire head placement groove; one end of the second pillar is connected with the bottom substrate; the second pillar is connected with a groove on one side of the bottom substrate to form the second wire head placement groove; the first pillar of the wire winder top shell is engaged with the second pillar of the wire winder bottom shell.

A molding system includes a flexible cable carrier body that defines a sealing opening that provides access to an interior channel. A continuous length of the flexible cable carrier body is wrapped about a spool for storage and for ease of dispensing at a work site. The continuous length of the cable carrier body is cut to desired custom lengths during installation at the work site. An insertion tool having a plow and feeder channel can facilitate payoff of the fiber/cable into the cable carrier body.

A cable reel that includes a one-piece frame body, a flange separate from the frame body, and a hub member therebetween. The one-piece frame body includes an outer frame portion and an inner flange portion. The flange has an inner side that faces the inner side of the one-piece frame body. The hub member is located between the one-piece frame body and the flange along a central longitudinal axis of the cable reel. The hub member has a first end that rotatably couples to the inner flange portion of the one-piece frame body and a second end that couples to the flange. The hub member is configured to support a coil of cable and is sized to be received inside of an inner diameter of the coil of cable. The flange and the hub member rotate together with respect to the one-piece frame body.

The present disclosure is directed to an industrial reel. The industrial reel may include a spool comprising a cylindrical hub, a first spool flange positioned at a first end of the cylindrical hub and a second spool flange positioned at a second end of the cylindrical hub. The industrial reel may further include at least one first insert removably affixable to the first spool flange. The at least one first insert may include a first cylindrical barrel having a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, the second longitudinal end includes at least one or more castellations. The at least one first insert further includes a first insert flange extending from the first longitudinal end of the first cylindrical barrel, the first insert flange is removably affixable on a radially outward edge thereof to a radially outward edge of the first spool flange.