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Unique Hosereels Declared DOT 406 Approved

In August 1995, the Department of Transportation began enforcing conformance to a new specification governing the design of truck tanks utilized to transport hazardous materials in interstate transportation. The new specification, DOT 406, was significantly more stringent than MC 306, which it replaced. Unique Hosereels underwent an extensive program of analysis and testing. The results of which were submitted to the Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C. for their review. The verification of our compliance resulted in our being awarded the vaunted DOT 406 approval. This is just one example of our diligence and the level of excellence we strive to maintain throughout our operations. With us, going the extra mile is simply the way we work.

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.