Handling large reels of wire is rarely a smooth process. Getting it off the ground, getting it set, and then getting it where it needs to go usually takes more time and more people than it should.
That’s exactly the problem ESA Fabrication set out to solve. Not by overcomplicating things, but by building reel handling equipment that actually fits how jobsites run. This is where Reel Jacks™ and Reel Wheels™ come together and work as a team.
Start With a Better Lift
Before anything moves, the reel has to be lifted. And that’s usually where things start to slow down. Reel Jacks™ are built as a self-lifting, heavy duty jack stand made specifically for handling heavy wire reels. Instead of relying on multiple people or makeshift setups, one operator can lift a reel into position using an 18V drill or impact driver. Each pair is rated for up to 6,500 lbs and can handle reels up to 68 inches in diameter, which covers a wide range of real jobsite needs.
What matters more than the numbers is how it works in practice. You can lift a reel in under a minute, get it stable, and keep it secure with features like the jaw extension that keeps the axle in place. No shifting. No fighting the weight. No guessing if it’s going to hold. To see how it can work for your crew, watch here.
Then Make it Easy to Move
Lifting the reel is one problem, the next problem is getting it across the jobsite without a forklift or using your entire crew to move it. That’s where Reel Wheels™ comes into play. Reel Wheels™ is a mobile, self-lifting reel mover designed to let one person lift and move a reel quickly and safely. It handles reels up to 68 inches in diameter and up to 4,500 lbs, with an adjustable width so you can work with different reels size and fit through doorways. Like the jacks, they’re drill-powered. So you’re not adding another system or tool into the mix.
You lift and move using the same simple setup, and you can get a reel rolling in under a minute. They’re also built from heavy duty steel with a powder coated finish, so they hold up to repeated use and wear and tear. Curious to see it in action? Click here for a product demo.
Built for Real Jobsite Conditions
There’s a big gap between equipment that looks good in theory and equipment that actually holds up in the field. ESA Fabrication focuses on closing that gap.
Both Reel Jacks™ and Reel Wheels™ are built with heavy duty steel and designed to be durable, portable, and easy to store with foldable designs. They’re not trying to reinvent how work gets done, they’re just removing the friction that slows crews down.
Keeping it Simple
Reel handling doesn’t need to be a multi step, multi person process. With the right reel lifting equipment, it becomes a lot more manageable. Reel Jacks™ handle the lift, while Reel Wheels™ handle the movement. Together, they turn a time consuming task into something faster, safer, and easier to control.
If your current setup feels like more work than it should be, it probably is. And it’s usually not the job, it’s the equipment being used. For more details on both solutions or find out how to make the switch to ESA Fabrication products, contact us today.