Product Name
Maven Empty Spool Recyclable Cardboard Spool Kit 12-Inch x 5-Inch (Core 4.5-inch x 3-inch) for Wire, Rope, Cords and More
Brief Description
This is a low-cost, eco-friendly, and recyclable cardboard spool kit designed for efficiently winding, organizing, storing, and dispensing various linear materials such as wires, ropes, cords, cables, hoses, and ribbons. It offers a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic or wooden spools.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Winding and storing electrical wires and cables- Organizing and dispensing ropes, twine, and cords- Packaging and holding fiber optic cables- Storing and managing hoses and flexible tubing- Craft projects, including winding ribbons, threads, and other craft materials- Spooling 3D printer filament- General industrial winding and storage of various extrusions, solder, and chain
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Electrical Services or Products: For managing and distributing wires and cables.- General Manufacturing: For internal organization, winding components, and packaging finished goods.- Packaging Services or Contractor: As a sustainable packaging component for various wound products.- Artist, Artisan: For organizing craft supplies like yarns, ribbons, and threads.- Distributers & Resellers: For packaging and distributing products that require spooling.- Logistics: For efficient storage and transport of wound materials, reducing freight costs due to lightweight design.- Retail, Retail Stores: For displaying and selling spooled items like ribbons, cords, or for internal organization.- Chemical Industry: For winding and storing various types of hoses.- LED/Electronics: For handling fiber optic cables, electrical wiring, and small electronic components.- Industrial Supply: As a consumable or component sold to a wide range of industrial clients.
Special and Unique Features
- Recyclable Cardboard Construction: Made from environmentally friendly materials, supporting sustainable practices and easy recycling at the end of its lifespan.- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers an economical alternative to more expensive plastic, wood, or metal spools.- Lightweight Design: Facilitates easy handling, reduces transport costs, and lowers emissions.- Kit Form Availability: Can be supplied in kit form, potentially reducing freight costs and storage space when unassembled.- Versatile Dimensions: 12-inch diameter and 5-inch width with a 4.5-inch x 3-inch core, suitable for a medium range of materials.- Pre-portioned Drill/Screw Holes: Plugs include drill/screw holes for added strength if needed for heavier applications.
Key Properties
- Material: Double-ply stiffened cardboard for ends/walls, hardened reinforced cardboard for the center core, and polycarbonate plastic end plugs.- Dimensions: 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, 5 inches (12.7 cm) in width.- Inner Core Dimensions: 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) wide by 3 inches (7.6 cm) diameter.- Recyclability: 100% recyclable.- Environmental Impact: Eco-friendly, made from recycled materials, biodegradable.- Usage Capacity: Designed for spooling wires, cords, and string into medium-sized reels.
Surface Compatibility
- Designed for winding and storing various linear materials, including:- Wires (copper, electrical, fiber optic)- Ropes (natural and synthetic)- Cords (utility, craft, electrical)- Hoses (flexible tubing)- Ribbons (fabric, decorative)- Filaments (3D printer)- Twine, chain, extrusions, solder, film, plastics
Known backups / known substitutes
- Plastic Spools/Reels: Common alternative, often more durable for heavy-duty or repeated use, but less environmentally friendly.- Wooden Spools/Reels: Traditional option, very durable for heavy cables and industrial applications, but heavier and not as easily recyclable.- Metal Spools/Reels: Highly durable for very heavy or specialized industrial applications, but expensive and heavy.- Other Cardboard Spool Designs: Variations in size, strength, and construction (e.g., corrugated reels, fiber cores, pop-up reels).
Comparison Note
The Maven Empty Spool Recyclable Cardboard Spool Kit stands out as a cost-effective and environmentally conscious choice compared to plastic, wood, or metal alternatives. While it is generally suitable for medium-sized winding needs and not typically recommended for heavy-duty industrial applications requiring extreme durability or high load capacities, it excels in providing a lightweight, easily recyclable, and versatile solution across various industries and for prosumer/craft applications. Its kit form can also offer advantages in shipping and storage efficiency.
