Coiled Tubing Reel Components, Mechanism & Capacity
Coiled tubing is stored on large reels in the same manner as the flexible cable of a wireline unit. It is in essence a storage drum, designed to store the entire tubing string, and is an integral part of the CT Unit. These reel's capacities come in sizes ranging from approximately 5000 to 25000 feet. The weight of the reel increases considerably with longer, larger diameter tubing. Example Reel Weights:

- Reel Without Tubing, 4080 kg (9000
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