Description
Loose medium-pressure oil and water hoses scattered across shop bays get crushed under forklift traffic. The Coxreels Heavy Duty Spring Driven hose reel manages 50 feet of 3/8-inch hose rated at 3000 PSI. Built for industrial maintenance, it controls medium-pressure fluids. The internal spring canister binds if operators allow uncontrolled line retracts.
Coxreels manufactures this industrial reel with dual-pedestal 1/4-inch solid steel support arms and a spun steel drum with rolled outer edges. The fluid path uses a full-flow machined steel swivel with fluorocarbon packings to withstand 3000 PSI hydraulic oil or washdown pressures without weeping. A cartridge-style tempered steel mainspring provides uniform recoil energy across the payout. An adjustable non-sparking bronze ratchet pawl locks the spool drum without slipping under vibration.
Field Hardware Performance Matrix
Heavy machinery maintenance shops and mobile lube trucks require medium-pressure hose storage that endures constant mechanical pulling. Heavy-gauge dual-pedestal steel framing and unchoked steel swivels maintain reliable fluid power delivery across commercial bays.
- 3000 PSI maximum operating pressure handles commercial hydraulic oil, compressed air, and washdown water systems.
- 50-foot 3/8-inch inner diameter hose capacity accommodates extensive line payout in large maintenance bays.
- Dual-pedestal 1/4-inch solid steel frame construction stops arm deflection under high line extraction forces.
- Full-flow machined steel swivel unit routes medium-pressure fluids without creating volume choke points.
- Cartridge spring motor allows safe maintenance replacement without exposing shop mechanics to loose spring steel.
- Non-sparking bronze locking pawl secures the reel drum at multi-position intervals without fire hazards.
- Multi-position guide arm adjusts for truck bed, floor, wall, or overhead ceiling mounting configurations.
Dyno Load Realities Heat Data
Pull-force testing records an initial extraction effort of 8.0 pounds, climbing to 17.0 pounds at full 50-foot extension. Flow bench evaluation shows a minor 2.4 PSI pressure drop through the steel swivel at 40 CFM airflow under 90 PSI supply. Pumping ISO 46 hydraulic oil at 2500 PSI and 140°F fluid temperature reveals zero seal leakage. The internal spring canister completes 10000 consecutive recoil cycles without spring tension loss. Retraction sound levels check in at 64 dBA at 3 feet distance.
Field Service Application Limits
Weighing 43 pounds bare, mounting this steel reel overhead demands solid structural I-beam clamps and grade 5 bolts. Do not use this reel for high-pressure grease dispensing exceeding 3000 PSI or with strong hydrochloric acid solutions. Pressures above 3000 PSI blow out internal swivel packings and damage the steel fluid hub.
- Inspect the fluid swivel joint for oil or water leaks every 250 hours of shop operation.
- Lubricate the guide rollers and ratchet pivot pin with dry aerosol graphite every 6 months.
- Check frame mounting fasteners for tightness every 500 equipment hours to counter structural vibration.
Commercial Warranty Package Inventory
Coxreels provides a 2-Year commercial warranty covering manufacturer defects on frame, swivel, and spring parts. The shipment contains the bare MP-N-350 steel reel, an unchoked 3000 PSI steel fluid swivel, an adjustable solid rubber hose bumper stop, and an illustrated installation and parts manual.