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Turning large cable reels into measured small coils requires coordinated feeding, length control, cutting, and winding.
An automatic pay-off & take-up machine with meter counting & cutting brings these operations together, simplifying repetitive work.
An automatic pay-off & take-up machine transfers cable from a supply reel into a finished reel or coil. With integrated meter counting and cutting, it also measures the moving cable and cuts it to a preset length.
For small-coil production, the system combines four main sections:
Active pay-off: Feeds cable from the supply reel.
Cable storage section: Holds a temporary buffer between feeding and winding.
Meter counting and cutting unit: Measures cable travel and performs the preset-length cut.
Coiling take-up: Winds the measured cable into a manageable coil.
The purpose is to coordinate the complete material path. Feeding stability affects measurement, while tension and winding arrangement influence the finished coil.
QIPANG’s Automatic Cable Rewinding Machine for Optical Cable provides a starting point for discussing a rewinding configuration matched to your cable and production requirements.
The operator first loads the supply reel, threads the cable, and sets the required length. Once the cycle starts, the system feeds and winds the cable while the meter counter tracks its movement.
At the preset length, the integrated controls coordinate the winding and cutting sequence. The cable is cut automatically, removing the need for an operator to watch the counter and trigger each cut manually.
Length measurement should follow the cable’s actual travel through the measuring section. Stable contact, suitable measuring pressure, and correct calibration help the counter produce repeatable readings.
For this part of the line, QIPANG offers the QP-30L Length Meter Counter, designed for online length measurement of cable and other continuous materials. Its suitability should be confirmed against the material being processed.
Combining counting and cutting reduces dependence on operator reaction time. The production cycle can measure and cut without manual intervention in those steps.
Reel loading, initial threading, finished-coil removal, and routine checks remain separate tasks unless additional automation is specified.
Active pay-off and cable storage serve complementary roles: one controls material delivery, while the other provides a temporary reserve to absorb differences between feeding and winding.
A motorized pay-off drives the supply reel instead of relying entirely on downstream pulling force to unwind it. When properly coordinated with the line, this helps reduce sudden changes in cable tension.
Smoother feeding also supports more stable conditions at the measuring section. Active pay-off contributes to measurement consistency, although final length accuracy still depends on calibration, measuring contact, cable properties, and stopping control.
The QP630–1250 Cantilever Active Cable Pay-Off Machine is the relevant QIPANG product to discuss when specifying the driven feeding section.
The storage section temporarily holds cable between the pay-off and downstream equipment. This reserve helps accommodate brief differences in their operating speeds.
Together with suitable tension control, the buffer helps reduce abrupt pulling that could stretch or break the cable. Its capacity must match the operating sequence: temporary storage has a finite limit and needs coordinated pay-off control.
Cable construction determines what the cutting unit must handle. A flexible insulated wire, a reinforced cable, and an optical cable can require different cutting arrangements.
QIPANG can customize the cutter according to the material. The configuration should consider:
Cable diameter and cross-sectional shape.
Conductor or core construction.
Jacket material and thickness.
Reinforcement or shielding.
Required cut-end condition.
The objective is a suitable cut without excessive crushing, incomplete separation, or unnecessary damage around the cable end.
Before selecting the cutting unit, provide a representative sample and explain what happens after cutting. A cable prepared for termination may have different end-quality requirements from one being divided for packaging.
Small-coil winding turns a measured cable length into a compact package that is easier to handle, store, and prepare for dispatch.
The coiling section must form a manageable bundle while keeping the cable within its permitted bending conditions. Coil dimensions should therefore suit both the packaging requirement and the cable itself.
QIPANG’s QP500/QP630 Cable Coiling Machine for Round Wire features automatic wire arranging and a quick-binding design that helps finished coils be removed conveniently from the worktable.
Easy removal matters because the winding cycle is only one part of production. A coil that takes excessive effort to release can delay the next cycle and disturb an otherwise orderly bundle.
An automatic cable measuring, cutting, and coiling system is useful wherever bulk cable needs to be divided into repeatable lengths.
Cable manufacturers can use it to prepare smaller finished coils from larger production reels.
Cable distributors and warehouses can process order-specific lengths and organize cable into packages suited to delivery.
Cable processing workshops can prepare measured material for downstream assembly or installation work.
For optical cable and other tension-sensitive products, the configuration should also account for allowable pulling tension, bending limits, and cutting requirements. Compatibility should be assessed using the actual cable rather than its product category alone.
Start with the finished product you need, then work backward through the line.
Define the material. Provide the cable construction, diameter range, jacket type, and any handling limits.
Describe the supply reel. Reel dimensions, weight, and loading arrangements influence the pay-off selection.
Specify the finished coil. Confirm the target length, coil dimensions, bundle weight, and removal method.
Explain the measurement requirement. State the acceptable finished-length tolerance and how it will be checked.
Confirm the cutting result. Identify the required end condition and provide samples for evaluation.
Clarify the automation scope. Automatic measurement and cutting should be distinguished from automatic loading, binding, unloading, or packaging.
These details help QIPANG match the modules to the job and establish a practical basis for acceptance testing.
QIPANG supplies both cable measurement equipment and winding equipment, allowing the discussion to cover the material path from feeding through to the finished coil. Its product range includes length meters, spooling machines, laser diameter gauges, spark testers, and wire preheaters.
For a meter-counting and cutting line, the main priorities are straightforward: stable feeding, suitable cable buffering, reliable length measurement, material-matched cutting, and convenient coil removal.
Considering these functions together helps create a configuration suited to the cable and the required working process.
An automatic pay-off & take-up machine with meter counting & cutting simplifies the conversion of large supply reels into measured small coils.
Active feeding and cable storage help manage tension changes. Integrated counting and cutting reduce repetitive manual work, while a suitable coiling design makes finished bundles easier to remove.
Contact QIPANG with your cable sample, supply-reel details, target length, and finished-coil requirements to discuss a customized solution.
Yes. Once properly set up, the automatic pay-off & take-up machine can measure cable travel and trigger cutting at the preset length without manual operation of each cut.
Active pay-off supports smoother cable delivery and reduces sudden pulling changes. This helps create stable measuring conditions, alongside correct counter calibration and contact settings.
Cable storage provides a temporary buffer between feeding and winding. It helps accommodate brief speed differences and reduce abrupt tension changes that could damage the cable.
The cutter can be customized for the material and cable construction. Samples and cut-end requirements should be reviewed before the configuration is finalized.
The coiling section is intended to produce manageable small coils. QIPANG’s referenced coiler includes a quick-binding design that supports convenient removal from the worktable.
