Description
Oily equipment maintenance bays deteriorate cheap rubber air hoses until blisters rupture. The BluBird OilShield 3/8 Inch x 100 Ft reel arrives complete with oil-resistant rubber hose rated to 300 PSI. Built with dual steel support arms, it manages 100 feet of line. The heavy coiled hose demands stout overhead structural backing during installation.
The frame incorporates dual heavy-gauge stamped steel support arms reinforced with rolled stiffening ribs and powder-coated to resist chemical corrosion. Fluid routes through an external solid brass full-flow swivel fitted with nitrile packings, maintaining zero air loss under continuous rotation. Pre-wound on the spool is an OilShield core rubber hose that resists motor oils, diesel, and welding sparks. An enclosed steel clock spring motor delivers continuous rewinding torque across thousands of shop cycles.
OilShield Air Hardware Matrix Data
Fleet truck garages require oil-resistant pneumatic lines that will not swell when dragged through diesel puddles. This dual-arm steel reel delivers complete pre-plumbed shop air.
- 300 PSI working pressure rating handles commercial air impact guns, tire inflators, and shop tools.
- 100-foot 3/8-inch OilShield rubber hose resists oil, grease, and ozone degradation in diesel bays.
- Dual-arm stamped steel pedestal eliminates drum wobble and axle deflection during side pulls.
- Solid brass full-flow external swivel prevents air leakage under continuous drum rotation.
- Multi-position locking ratchet holds chosen hose payout distance without spring pull-back.
- Cartridge-style lubricated power spring provides steady line rewind torque through thousands of cycles.
- 4-way non-snag roller guide assembly reduces hose jacket abrasion during sharp diagonal floor pulls.
Pneumatic Rig Dyno Telemetry Data
Shop flow trials evaluate air velocity and friction loss across the 100-foot OilShield line. Supplying 32 CFM at 120 PSI through the brass swivel produces a 5.8 PSI line drop across the entire spooled drum. Air expansion through continuous tool cycles lowers swivel metal temperatures by 6°F. Acoustic measurements record 68 dBA at 3 feet during spring rewind. The internal spring cartridge exerts 28 inch-pounds of pull force, drawing 100 feet of oil-resistant rubber hose across greasy bay floors without hesitation or binding.
Field Service Maintenance Boundaries
Fleet shop floors subject air lines to heavy truck traffic. Do not connect this reel to high-pressure wash systems or hydraulic circuits exceeding 300 PSI, as the brass swivel and rubber hose will burst under hydraulic pressure. Avoid mounting with light lag screws into unbacked drywall.
- Inspect brass swivel seals for air weeping every 60 operating days.
- Clean dirt and foreign metal shavings from guide arm rollers every 30 days.
- Check ceiling mounting fasteners for vibration loosening every 6 months.
Commercial Warranty Package Contents
BluBird provides a 3-Year limited warranty covering the steel reel frame, drive spring motor, and pre-installed OilShield rubber hose. The shipment includes the assembled dual-arm steel hose reel, factory-installed 100-foot 3/8-inch OilShield air hose, brass swivel, 3-foot lead-in hose, and adjustable rubber bumper stop.