An air hose reel is a device that allows the convenient storage of a hose on a barrel when not in use. Air hose reels have a robust steel design suitable for uses in industries that offers auto-stop and retraction. When an air hose reel is chosen, one important thing to consider is the method of retraction, which can be motorized, spring-loaded, or manual. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Hannay Reels, Inc.
Westerlo, NY | 877-467-3357Our hose reels are all made in the U.S., with a heavy-duty design and construction, built specifically to fit your needs and never retrofitted to the job.
Unique Hosereels
Mississauga, ON | 905-564-9962Unique Hosereels is a global supplier of a variety of hose reels, tank manifold systems and valves. This company can create custom solutions including: electric, hydraulic, manual, air and spring rewind reels from 1" to 4".
Coxreels®
Tempe, AZ | 800-269-7335Our hose reels are unmatched by the competition, and come in a variety of makes and models. With over 8 decades of experience in the market we are ready and able to help you to find the right hose reel to fit your needs. If there is something you need that is not in our catalog we will work with you personally, step by step in order to identify exactly what you need. We will then work closely with you to fulfill that need. Visit our website for more information, send us an email or call today!
Legacy™ Manufacturing Company
Marion, IA | 800-645-8258Among the products we manufacture are industrial hose reels, which serve as air hose reels, water hose reels, reels for oil and grease transfer and other applications. Manual reels and our retractable hose reels, the Levelwind ™ Series, are among our offerings. We serve auto and gardening needs, too.
Reelcraft Industries, Inc.
Columbia City, IN | 800-444-3134When it comes to high quality products, we are driven to provide only the most technologically advanced products available to you. We produce durable hose reels that make your hoses more productive and keep them easily accessible and long lasting.
What is an Air Hose Reel?
An air hose reel is a device that allows the convenient storage of a hose on a barrel when not in use. Air hose reels have a robust steel design suitable for uses in industries that offers auto-stop and retraction. When an air hose reel is chosen, one important thing to consider is the method of retraction, which can be motorized, spring-loaded, or manual.
These retraction methods are the biggest differences in classifying air hose reels. Air hose reels have a system specifically designed for cords, wires, flexible tubing, and hoses available for convenient, immediate use. The air hose reel has its hose connected to air compressors, and its hose should be around the reel.
The length of a hose and radius of a cylinder held by an air hose reel determines its category, method of rewinding, and pressure rating. Air hose reel cylinders can be made of plastic, fiberglass, or metal, with spring-driven self-retracting as the most common type.
How Air Hose Reels Function
An air hose reel rewinds the air hose automatically in the system by the use of an internal built-in recoil spring which pulls the hose from the reel, pulling it against the tension in the recoil spring.
When more hose is being pulled out, the tension built up in the recoil spring increases as well. It is important to make sure that the hose is not let go while being pulled from the reel.
Air Hose Reel Installation
There are five ways in which an air hose reel can be positioned: wall mounting, mobile mounting, free-standing, ceiling mounting, and post mounting.
In wall mounting, air hose reels are mounted on the wall using a locking pin angling the hose to the application. This type of installation opens up space on the floor, giving more room.
In mobile mounting, air hose reels are mounted on ships, carts, trailers, or even trucks, hence the term’ mobile.’
In free-standing, the air hose reel has an A-frame and is located permanently close to its application.
In ceiling mounting, air hose reels are mounted on the ceiling to allow room on the floor and walls.
Finally, in post mounting, air hose reels are hinged or immovable depending on the design mounted close to their application on posts. This method is almost similar to wall mounting.
Types of Air Hose Reels
The different types of air hose reels include:
Storage Air Hose Reel
This type of air hose reel allows for the storage of the hose when not in use. In most cases (tire repair shops), it is hung on the ceiling to avoid extra wear and tear on the hose. A storage reel is an air hose reel; therefore, it has a connection to an air compressor even though it is mainly for storage.
Continuous Flow Air Hose Reel
This type of air hose reel allows the free usage of the hose when in use (when it is wound). To prevent extra wear and tear on the hose, the continuous flow reels are hung from the ceiling in most cases. Continuous flow reels are always connected to air compressors.
Applications and Benefits of Air Hose Reels
The applications and benefits of air hose reels include:
Applications of Air Hose Reels
Organizations and businesses that are successful and have a high reputation bank on tidy, well-organized, and safe workshops to enhance their production capabilities; therefore, they use air hose reels. The applications of air hose reels have a wide variation from the organization of wires on a soundstage to mounting on a truck for refueling an aircraft.
Benefits of Air Hose Reels
- Safe and ergonomic workplaces -- falling and tripping injuries caused by tangling hoses on the floor are reduced while still providing air when needed.
- Reduced wear and tear on equipment -- hoses are no longer left on the floor where they were prone to be stepped on.
- Cleaner environment and improved health -- contaminants like exhaust fumes and grinding dust are removed at the source.
- Improved end-product quality -- air hoses can provide vacuum cleaning services which keep premises and environment tidy and clean.
