Cable Reel Pricing and Costs

Examine specifications to buy cable reels that fit your needs

By Michelle Cramer

An industrial cable reel is necessary for businesses that deal with hundreds of feet of cord that needs to remain untangled and organized. Electric companies, cable media providers, sound technicians, churches and production studios are just a few of the industries that likely need the use of a cable reel.

Cable reel pricing and costs vary depending on several factors, such as whether you purchase steel or plastic cable reels. Prices also depend on whether you buy manual or electric cable reels. Shop for your cable reel needs by the following industries:

1. Buy cable reels online for audio and video industries.

2. Industrial cable reels are a must for welding businesses.

3. Electric companies need grounding cable reels to prevent injury.

4. Odd jobs may require customized wire and cable reels.

Contact audio/video cable reel suppliers

Take one look at a church sound board or a concert stage and you can't deny that there are cables in every direction, connecting an abundance of controls and dials to instruments, microphones, monitors and projectors. Especially for concert tours, there has to be a quick and easy way for stage hands to get those cables and wires put away and ready for transport, while making things easier for the next setup. Cable reels are the answer.
Try: The steel-framed audio/video cable reel offered by Campfield Recorders and Sound for $40 has the capacity to hold 30 to 400 feet of cable, depending on the cable width. A search for “audio video cable reel” produces six product results ranging from $40 to $350. Hanny is one of the top cable reel manufacturers in the industry. You can purchase their AV series from Markertek for $300 to $400.

Purchase an industrial cable wire reel

There are many ways businesses can use cable reels, especially for welding cable which sees frequent use. Many manufacturers produce reels specifically for storing welding cable.
Try: Hands on Tools has welding cable reels available for $500 to $700. Visit ToolTopia for a retractable, twin-hose welding reel for less than $150.

Prevent injury with grounding wire cable reels

Ground cable is very strong and, if unsecure, can cause injury. That's why electric companies and other similar industries should use a grounding cable reel. Many manufacturers equip these cable reels with static discharge to prevent electrocution.
Try: Get grounding cable reels from Drill Spot for less than $300. Bell Electronics has a ground cable reel for around $70.

Inquire about custom cable reels

Many cable reel manufacturers provide the opportunity to order customized reels to fit those awkward jobs for which nothing else will work. However, most manufacturers do not provide custom design pricing on their websites. You must contact them with your custom specifications and they will respond with a quote.
Try: Send an inquiry about your custom cable reel needs to Hanny Reels or Reelcraft.