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Refueling Reels Create Safer, More Efficient Work Environments - 2/16/2016

Oil leaks are issues often discussed in the news. On large scales, for instance, The BP oil spill in the Gulf or the Enbridge spill that landed in the Kalamazoo River in Michigan. Both spills occurred in 2010 and both are still being dealt with almost six years later. The local environments are still affected by the consequences of the spill. While those leaks were caused by large infrastructure malfunctions and are a rarity, they represent the extreme effects that oil spills can cause. Oil spreads quickly and is extremely difficult to clean. For workers who often deal with transportation of fuel, small scale fires or spills happen frequently and hard to contain. Often, such events are preventable.

Refueling can be tricky and equipment such as hoses need to be taken care of properly to avoid problems and simplify everyday use. Implementing hose reels creates a safer work environment for refueling industries. Refueling reels prevent issues by storing hoses in an efficient manner. Ready to use, simply unwind the refueling reel when needed either by hand, with a crank, or electrically. No mess to trip over and because of smooth, coiled storage, knots and kinks are prevented. Wound up, the hose is protected from exposure to the elements like sun and wind, which can cause the hose to break down and spring leaks. It is especially important for refueling hoses to be in top condition any leakage could cause serious issues on the worksite. Waste is expensive, losing valuable product and taking the time to clean are both waste of resources. Vapor leaks can be ignited easily causing a fire.

Unique Hosereels offers refueling reels ideal for the oil and gas production industry with safety features such as static grounding, which prevents the buildup of static electricity, and explosion proof electric motor rewind. Smooth operating and minimal cable pull generate easier work on the site and reduce wait time. Heavy gauged steel and rolled head edges generate a durable and safer spool. Custom frames can be produced to accommodate your unique specifications. The self-lubricating and self-aligning bearings require little maintenance. Refueling reels make refueling safer, cleaner and quicker.

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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