Rapid-Air Stock Reels

		The most complete selection of stock reels and accessories available from any source.
			Built rock solid in the Rapid-Air tradition. We build our stock reels for lasting durability featuring heavy duty shafts with full bearing support to handle heavy coil loads day in and day out, rugged coil centering arms, and sturdy all steel cabinets and support bases. The options and accessories for each of our models enables you to configure a reel practically any way you want for dependable payoff of coil stock. Single or double mandrel reels. Depending on production volume requirements, you can choose a single or double mandrel reel. A double mandrel swiveling reel allows you to load a new coil on one side, while the other side is paying off material. When the operational coil is depleted, the reel is swiveled 180 degrees to bring a new coil into position. Non-powered reels. Non-powered models can be employed when a straightener or other equipment provides the power to pull material off the coil. Choose from mechanical, pneumatic or electric brake options. Powered reels. Both single and double mandrel reels are available as powered models utilizing variable speed motors as standard. A proportional electronic system with dancer sensing arm is standard. Options are an ultrasonic non-contact loop control, or an electronic hi-lo touch system control. Designed for flexibility, precise control and utmost reliability. Lasting performance. Rapid-Air stock reels are designed for the demands of flexibility and precise control at high productivity levels. Nearly a half century of manufacturing experience has gone into engineering an extensive line of powered and companion non-powered stock reels to handle pay out and rewind requirements for coils up to 6,000 pounds or more. You’ll benefit from superior technical advancements and innovative features like our proportional control system and integrated electronics. Quality built for the utmost reliability, we’ve excluded unnecessary items that can get in the way of lasting performance and designed in all the features that are essential for a full spectrum of coil handling tasks. Best of all, these features are standard, not add-ons. Our reels not only perform well in tough pressroom environments, but also can be used for the most delicate jobs. Fragile pre-finished or plated stock, prestamped material, wire, paper or plastic can be handled with accuracy and dependability without stretching, deforming or scratching. Three control systems are available on our powered models so that reel operation can be matched specifically to production requirements. Rapid-Air reels can be used for heavy-duty operations or high-speed applications with longer feed lengths that require a precisely managed free material loop at all times. Both conductive and non-conductive stock can be payed out or rewound with material interleaf functions included. Custom assemblies from standard components. Most of our 100 Series stock reels are designed for total modularity when multiple reels are required. The pedestal/column design and stacked drivetrain and control components allow reels to be assembled in any number of multiple configurations. Each combination can be made from standard components with building block compatibility. Modular design not only reduces floor space and makes the reels work well together, it makes them very affordable as well. Designed by people in the stamping industry, for people in the stamping industry. Industry know-how. When you select Rapid-Air payout and rewind reels, you have the confidence in knowing that our quality stock reels are specifically designed for demanding press room environments, by people who understand the stamping industry inside and out. We’ve become the choice of leading stamping operators the world-over, because we originally demanded a superior, more dependable line of stock handling equipment for our own press room. American-made. Our controls, gear boxes and all other components are American-made, specially for stamping and automation. Rapid-Air stock reels are so well designed, you can enjoy a high degree of flexibility with no compromise in function. All assemblies offer the utmost in reliability and performance. Applications expertise. Should you have special application needs, Rapid-Air engineers are happy to modify our equipment to meet your unique manufacturing requirements. Whether standard, modified standard or a new design, Rapid-Air completely controls the manufacturing process right here in the U.S., so we have the capability to rapidly tailor our process to meet your equipment needs. Efficient drivetrain provides longer equipment life. An efficient motor integrated with a precision worm gear drive ensures a compact and reliable drivetrain.