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The Many Capabilities of Reels - 6/29/2015

The average consumer, when hearing the word ‘hose reel’, will think of the garden hose holder where you need to wind up the hose yourself after every use. While sometimes a pain to do every time, they do provide a nice design that keeps a garden hose from laying in the lawn and becoming wore out quickly. A few of the main functions of a hose reel is to keep a cord or hose from laying on the ground and to keep them nicely stored without any kinks.

If cords and hoses are left lying on the ground or on floors, they can quickly become worn out from people stepping on them, mowers cutting them, and the friction between the hose and cement can cause wearing. Not only will their useful life be reduced, but cords and hoses can become a hazard to individuals having to walk over them, which may result in a fall. Reels can also be used to safely transport hoses and cords to and from different destinations, such as in the case of firefighters or cable companies.

Garden or water hoses are not the only type of cords that can benefit from reels, but you will also see air hose reels, cable reels, medical cord reels, fuel & oil hose reels and so on. Not all reels are manual either. There are automatic and retractable reels as well, depending on the application. They can also be made from wood, plastic, steel or stainless steel. As mentioned before, reels can be mobile or stationary. Other options include safety latches and covers for outdoor use. When it comes to reels, the possibilities are endless. What needs to be kept in mind is how it will be used to make sure it is the perfect reel for the purpose at hand.

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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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