Reel Takeup / Rewind Machines

Reel Takeup Machines Built to Pull Their Weight

Graham International reel takeup machines wind wire and cable onto reels with the precision and force your operation demands. Whether you are rewinding cable from one reel to another, winding cable after production, or respooling from bulk, our takeup machines deliver dependable performance shift after shift. Every machine is designed, engineered, and manufactured in Michigan, USA — and backed by the strongest warranty in the wire handling equipment industry.

Our reel takeup machines handle reels from 18 inches to 96 inches in diameter and 34 to 54 inches wide, with pulling capacities ranging from 2,500 to 40,000 pounds depending on the model. The H-series covers lift capacities from 4,000 to 10,000 pounds — H3T, H6T, H8T, and H10T — designed for operations ranging from mid-size electrical distributors to high-volume wire manufacturers. The H4TM adds push-button hydraulic lift for fast, effortless reel loading. The TJ23TM and CJ2TM serve smaller-capacity operations with hydraulic jack lift and space-efficient footprints.

For fully automated operations, the E125T20 shaftless self-propelled takeup machine delivers HMI control, stop-to-length capability, automatic wire traverse, automatic floor lock brakes, and zero-turn maneuverability using dual joysticks. It handles reels up to 60 inches in diameter at 10,000 pounds with 20,000-pound standard pulling capacity and configurations available up to 40,000 pounds — all with a measuring device included as standard equipment.

Every reel takeup machine ships with variable speed reel drives and wearproof axle saddles as standard equipment — not optional upcharges. Tension-holding brake motors maintain consistent pull throughout the winding process and hold tension when stopped. Adjustable floor lock brakes keep the machine secure during operation. Heavy-duty tubular steel frame construction, mounted safety foot switches, dedicated axle shaft and bushing storage, and easy-rolling wheels and casters are all standard across the lineup.

Reel takeup machines are used at wire drawing and extrusion facilities winding finished product onto reels for distribution, at electrical wholesale houses respooling cable from master reels to customer-sized cuts, at construction contractors needing portable respooling capability on the job site, and at manufacturers integrating automated takeup directly into their production lines. Whatever your wire handling application, if you are putting wire or cable onto a reel, Graham International has a machine built for it.

Available options include stop-to-length capability, power wire traverse, automatic wire traverse, measuring devices, paralleling wire guides, collapsible coilers, and 120-volt power outlets. If you need a wire takeup machine, respooling machine, or automatic wire spooling system customized for your specific application, contact us. We have been designing and building custom wire handling equipment for over 40 years. All Graham International takeup machines are covered by our 2-year component plus 5-year craftsmanship warranty.