Description
High-speed cord retractions snap worker wrists and whip shop floors. The Coxreels Safety System Spring Driven electrical reel incorporates an internal centrifugal brake that slows retraction speed by 80 percent. Built for 100 feet of 12-gauge cord, it powers tools up to 20 Amps. The bulky 24-inch drum consumes substantial upper ceiling clearance.
Heavy-gauge robotic-welded steel plates form the single pedestal base and dual support arms. Power routes through a solid brass collector ring assembly with copper graphite brushes, maintaining continuous electrical contact without arcing under drum rotation. The core drive utilizes Coxreels patented EZ-Coil controlled rewind system, which governs spring unwind velocity through a mechanical friction brake. This architecture stops dangerous cord whip and prevents motor brush burn during fast shop pullbacks.
Electrical Hardware Performance Matrix Data
Industrial fabrication shops require secure power drops that will not damage expensive equipment. This controlled retraction system prevents runaway cord accidents across plant workspaces.
- 100-foot 12/3 AWG cord capacity provides 20 Amp continuous power across extensive bay areas.
- Patented EZ-Coil rewind system reduces retraction speed to prevent cord whipping injuries.
- Quad receptacle junction box delivers four grounded 120 Volt outlets with overload reset breakers.
- Heavy-gauge steel frame resists twist and bending during hard diagonal overhead cord pulls.
- Solid copper graphite slip ring brushes eliminate arcing during active drum spool rotation.
- Adjustable cord stop bumper maintains chosen tool drop height below overhead ceiling trusses.
- Multi-position guide arm permits mounting on shop walls, structural steel I-beams, or workbenches.
Electrical Bench Telemetry Load Data
Current draw bench runs confirm conductor thermal safety under continuous shop tool operation. Pulling 18.5 Amps continuous load through the spooled 12-gauge cable creates an internal drum core heat spike of 138°F over three hours. Voltage drop across the collector slip ring measures less than 0.4 Volts at maximum load. Decibel testing records 62 dBA at 3 feet during brake-regulated rewind cycles. The centrifugal brake assembly dampens drum spin speed from 14 feet per second down to 2.8 feet per second.
Field Service Maintenance Boundaries
Overhead maintenance bays demand strict cord protection protocols. Do not expose this indoor unit to direct weather wash-downs or wet outdoor conditions, as the open quad outlet box lacks NEMA 4 waterproof ratings. Never bypass the 20 Amp thermal overload circuit breaker.
- Blow shop dust out of slip ring inspection ports every 60 operating days.
- Inspect cable outer neoprene jacket for cut wires every 30 days.
- Check ceiling beam clamp bolt torque every 6 months to stop vibration loosening.
Commercial Warranty Package Contents
Factory coverage includes a 2-Year limited commercial warranty covering drive springs, frame structure, and slip ring defects. Box contents include the assembled spring-driven cord reel, factory-installed 100-foot 12/3 SOOW power cord, four-outlet quad junction box with push-button breaker, and adjustable solid rubber cable stop.