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Cable drum sizes
Cable drums come in a variety of sizes and weights and can be constructed using a variety of materials. Wood, plywood, plastic or metal. What they are constructed out of largly depends on the kind of cable they carry and whether or not they are returnable. Because South Africa manufactures as well as imports cable you will find both local and international cable drums in use. Here is a table of the most common sizes.
| Flange Diameter | Inner Width | Flange Thickness | Barrel Diameter | Drum Weight |
| 700mm | 550mm | 36mm | 349mm | 22 kg |
| 800mm | 550mm | 36mm | 374mm | 26kg |
| 900mm | 550mm | 36mm | 474mm | 35kg |
| 1000mm | 600mm | 48mm | 500mm | 48kg |
| 1150mm | 600mm | 48mm | 557mm | 61kg |
| 1300mm | 800mm | 48mm | 700mm | 85kg |
| 1500mm | 800mm | 48mm | 750mm | 105kg |
| 1600mm | 900mm | 61mm | 910mm | 185kg |
| 1664mm | 968mm | 61mm | 890mm | 170kg |
| 2050mm | 1170mm | 76mm | 1235mm | 480kg |
Please note, sizes and weights are provided as guidelines only. Should you require specific information regarding the drums (if any) that your cable will be delivered with, that this can only be provided to you on request when quoting.
Diagram Key
A) Flange Diameter
B) Inner Width
C) Flange Thickness
E) Drum/Core/Barrel Diameter
F) Outer Width
During transportation and or shipping the cables on a cable drum are often covered with a protective material. This could be slats of wood, polyethylene, foams, paper and cardboard to name a few. What the lagging is made of largely depends on the type of cable and the size of the drum.
