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Industrial Air Hose Reels - 8/3/2015

Hoses are the most effective way to transport fluids from one location to another. Whether that is transferring water from your home out into your garden or from the air compressor into your car tire, hoses are invaluable in our lives. However, they are incredibly important in industrial applications as well. They are used to transfer oil, gas, air, and other fluids. Each hose comes in different configurations and can be paired with all kinds of reels. Air hose reels, for example, serve the purpose of storing and handling hoses that convey air. However, air hose reels may also refer to a reel that uses pneumatic power to reel and unreel hoses automatically. These devices are typically constructed from metal, fiberglass or plastic, and they are used in all kinds of industries: manufacturing construction, automotive, and more.

More often than not, however, the term air hose reel refers to a reel specifically designed to handle air hoses. These are extremely useful in situations where air must be transported large distances. Industrial air compressors, for example, can be large and difficult to maneuver. By using an air hose reel, an air hose can be brought to the desired location and then simply stored when the job is done, instead of having to move the entire air compressor.

This type of hose reel can actually be broken into two categories. There are storage reels and continuous flow reels. Like their name suggests, storage reels are simply used to store the hose when it is not in use. This keeps work areas clear, eliminates potential tripping hazards, and protects the hose from being trampled or ruined. On the other hand, a continuous flow reel allows the air hose to be used while it is still wrapped around the reel. This makes it easy to quickly use the hose and return it to storage, without having to unwind the entire hose. There are many other features that can be paired with these reels like manual and automatic reeling mechanisms.

About Unique Hosereels

Contact us today for more information or to request a quote for our wide selection of heavy duty steel hose reels. Unique Hosereels is a worldwide supplier of automatic and manual hose reels used in fuel delivery, aviation, mining, military, fire fighting, agriculture, construction, sewer and waste, transportation, and utility applications. Specializing in custom electric, hydraulic, manual, air, and spring rewind reels from 1" to 4".

Unique Hosereels provides a wide range of custom and standard in-stock parts for immediate delivery. We understand that timing is critical to profitability and, as such, manage our replacement parts division with utmost diligence.

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