Cable Racking

The main difference between Centre Mount and Front Mount Cable Racking is their load capacity, spindle size, and intended application.

Centre Mount Cable Racking

Centre Mount systems are designed for heavy-duty cable drum storage and dispensing applications. The spindle is positioned through the centre of the upright frame, providing maximum structural strength and stability for larger cable reels and heavier drum weights.

Key features include:

• Supports up to 1800kg per level
• Suitable for large cable drums
• Compatible with spindles up to 88mm OD
• Ideal for industrial and high-capacity storage applications

Front Mount Cable Racking

Front Mount systems are typically used for lighter-duty cable storage and cable dispensing applications. The spindle is mounted at the front of the frame, allowing easier access and improved handling for smaller reels and more frequent picking environments.

Key features include:

• Supports up to 500kg per level
• Compatible with spindles up to 48mm OD
• Easier reel access and handling
• Commonly used for installations up to 4267mm high

Selecting the correct cable racking configuration depends on your cable drum sizes, reel weights, dispensing requirements, and available warehouse space.

Yes. Our Cable Racking is engineered using APEX components and designed to comply with AS 4084:2023 (Steel Storage Racking), where applicable to the system configuration.

Load ratings are calculated during the design stage to ensure the system is suitable for the intended use and operating conditions.

Safe Working Load (SWL) signage are provided to clearly display load limits in accordance with the engineered design.

All systems must be installed and used in accordance with the approved engineering design and specified load ratings.

The maximum weight capacity per reel depends on the racking configuration, spindle type, and bay width. Cable reels vary significantly in size and weight, so each system is designed to suit the specific application.

As a general guide:

• Centre Mount Cable Racking is designed for heavy-duty applications and can support up to 1800kg per level, making it suitable for large and heavy industrial cable drums.
• Front Mount Cable Racking is designed for lighter-duty dispensing applications and can support up to 500kg per level, making it ideal for smaller reels and frequent access environments.

Within these systems, individual reel capacity is also influenced by spindle diameter, reel core size, and beam spacing. Spindles and brackets are selected and configured during the design stage to ensure safe working loads are achieved.

To ensure the correct setup for your cable inventory, the spindle size must match the reel core and load requirements of your application.

Yes. Cable Racking is designed in accordance with principles outlined in AS 4084:2023 (Steel Storage Racking), with additional configuration requirements to account for the dynamic loads created by rotating cable drums.

Compared to standard pallet racking-style loading, cable reel storage introduces continuous rotational and point-load forces, which must be considered in the system design.

Key design requirements include:

• Minimum bay configuration: A minimum of 2 bays is required for standard installations. For Centre Mount systems exceeding 4877mm in height, a minimum of 3 bays is required.
• Beam height positioning: The first beam level must not exceed 2210mm from floor level. For Centre Mount systems, subsequent beam openings must not exceed 2591mm.

These requirements are specific to cable drum storage applications and are applied in addition to general steel storage racking design principles.

All final configurations must follow the approved engineered design for the specific application.

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