What are the most economical spooling speeds?
It is possible to design spoolers that operate at speeds greater than 5000 fpm, but to achieve those speeds, you have to pay disproportionately for a heavier duty machine and perfectly balanced components. A spooler that can take 3000 fpm in stride will literally be shaken apart at higher speeds. The costs of building a system rugged enough to withstand these additional forces could be as much as six times greater. Therefore, if you are looking for the best value for your machinery dollar, don’t specify a spooler that runs at process speeds higher than your current application actually requires.
