A hose reel is useful in storing a length of hose that transport liquids and gases from one point to another. Loose lying hoses can cause accidents by entangling with other industrial components. Hose reels are a simple, safe and effective method of storing, delivering and retrieving hoses.

Depending upon the application, you can use different types of hose reels such as water hose reels, retractable hose reels, garden hose reels, air hose reels and fire hose reels. Industries that use hose reels are marine, construction, mining, pharmaceutical, agriculture, oil and gas, defense and utilities.

Some important parameters you must consider before purchasing hose reels are:

1. Type of hose that you need hose reel for
2. Type of winding hose reel : manual, electric or automatic
3. System pressure
4. Length of hose you want to store

Action Steps
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Buy hose reels from reputable manufacturers

Once you understand your requirements, evaluate standard hose reels available from reputable manufacturers of hose reels.

I recommend: Coxreel, a reputable manufacturer, offers a range of industrial hose reels for various applications including hose reels for welding applications. Lincoln Industrial, a manufacturer of lubrication and pumping systems, offers hose reels for automotive applications, such as lubrication and refueling. Grover Manufacturing is a pump manufacturer that offers a range of heavy-duty hose reels. The Hellan Strainer, a provider of fluid strainers, offers a fire hose reel for fire fighting equipment and fueling hose reel for aerospace applications. Graco, a global manufacturer of fluid management and control systems, offers a range of low-pressure hose reels for air, water, oil and grease.

Buy specialty or customized hose reels

If standard hose reels are not suitable for your application, opt for a customized hose reel.

I recommend: Hannay Reels, a reputable reels manufacturer, offers custom designing and manufacturing services. Reelcraft Industries is another leading reel supplier that provides custom-made hose reels to various industries, such as marine, defense, aviation and transportation.

Purchase hose reels from a reputable retailer or distributor of hose reels

You can compare different hose reels based on prices and additional features at distributors and retailers' websites.

I recommend: Hydraulics, Inc., a reputable hose distributor for various manufacturers such as Aeroquip, Eaton and Novaflex, offers hose reels. MSC Industrial Direct is another leading online machines and tools distributor that offers a range of hose reels and other accessories. C&H Distributors is a leading industrial distributor, offering hose reels from leading manufacturers such as Coxreel, Reelcraft and Vestil.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  To avoid damages to the hose, do not place hose of length larger than that specified by the hose reel manufacturer