Description
Loose cords in busy maintenance bays trip mechanics and suffer jacket crushing under rolling tool cabinets. The Coxreels Spring Driven Cord Reel provides 50 feet of heavy 12-gauge power cable rated at 15 Amps. It powers grinders and chargers. The steel ratchet pawl slips if metal grinding dust packs inside the latch pivot.
Coxreels fabricates this industrial reel from heavy-gauge carbon steel plate protected by a chip-resistant powder finish. The electrical path incorporates precision-machined solid copper collector rings paired with copper-graphite brushes to transfer 120-Volt electrical current without arcing during drum rotation. A cartridge-style tempered steel clock spring provides uniform recoil torque across the entire 50-foot stroke. The terminal end features a heavy-duty industrial duplex box with dual grounded outlets.
Field Hardware Performance Matrix
Automotive repair centers and metal fabrication bays require durable electrical storage that eliminates floor clutter. Heavy-gauge steel construction and copper collector rings deliver continuous electrical energy to heavy power tools.
- 50-foot 12/3 SJTOW oil-resistant and water-resistant power cord delivers 15-Amp continuous service.
- Industrial duplex receptacle box provides dual grounded electrical outlets for shop hand tools.
- Solid copper slip-ring collector hub transfers 120-Volt current without intermittent contact during spooling.
- Single-pedestal 1/4-inch solid steel support arm stops drum deflection under heavy off-axis pulls.
- Enclosed cartridge spring motor allows safe maintenance replacement without loose spring steel hazards.
- Multi-position locking ratchet mechanism holds the cable at selected lengths to reduce tool drag.
- Multi-angle four-roller fairlead guides 12-gauge cable onto the drum without outer jacket pinching.
Dyno Load Realities Heat Data
Under full 15-Amp continuous load testing with magnetic drills, coiled cable core temperature climbs to 130°F on the drum in 75°F shop air. Spooling out the full 50-foot length drops operating core temperature to 95°F. Pull-force testing measures 6.5 pounds of initial extraction resistance, climbing to 13.5 pounds at full payout. The copper slip ring shows zero electrical voltage drop across 8000 full-cycle rotations. Retraction sound output registers 62 dBA at 3 feet distance.
Field Service Application Limits
Weighing 34 pounds, mounting this power reel overhead requires four 5/16-inch grade 5 bolts into structural steel framing. Do not use this cord reel on 240-Volt circuits or in wash bays without GFCI protection. Water intrusion into the duplex box shorts electrical circuits and damages internal copper slip rings.
- Inspect the outer SJTOW cable jacket for copper exposure or deep cuts before starting work shifts.
- Check frame mounting bolts for tightness every 250 operating hours to counter shop vibration.
- Blow shop air through the roller fairlead bracket every month to remove abrasive grinding dust.
Commercial Warranty Package Inventory
Coxreels protects this USA-built cord reel with a 2-Year commercial warranty covering frame, spring, and electrical components. The package contains the PC13-5012-F cord reel, 50 feet of installed 12/3 SJTOW cord, an industrial duplex outlet box, an adjustable rubber bumper stop, and an instructional wiring manual.