2010
Knowing your air hose reels
Air hoses are devices that help to deliver gases from one point to another. The delivery can be automatically or can be helped by a compressor. Since compressors have high amounts of pressure, air hoses must be made to stand high pressures. It should also be abrasion resistant to avoid any leakage that can occur. Air hoses can be made from materials such as polyurethane (PU), rubber, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). All the materials are lightweight but their pressure resistance vary from one to another.
For air hoses made from polyurethane and rubber, reels can be required to protect them from possible abrasions and cuts. Air hose reels can also maintain organization and cleanliness. Your garage is better off without the crisscrossing of tubes and hoses that can also cause accidents.
Reels are available in three types: open-faced, closed-face, and manual operated. The open-faced type is a wheel –like contraption. The air hose is wound around the wheel that automatically winds after use. The closed-faced type is much like the same as that of the open-faced. Their only difference is that the wheel is coated with a protective covering. For obvious reasons, the manual type is wound back manually. For practical purposes, the manual type is suitable for home and garage use.