FIRE HOSE
How to Order a WFR Hose Reel
Follow these seven steps to make sure you get the hose reel you need.
Buying hose reels sounds simple enough and it usually is. But there have been some cases where a requirement was overlooked, and the wrong hose reel was selected. Not only is this a costly error, but it could mean considerable lost time.

1. Determine the type rewind

Powered Electric-DC
Electric-AC (specify voltage)
Hydraulic
Air
Manual Direct Crank
Bevel Gear Crank
Disc (heads)
Chain
Spring Moderate Duty
Heavy Duty
Internal
Special or Custom

Rewind reels may be powered by various AC or DC electric motor (prefix E), explosion-proof electric motors (prefix EP), hydraulic motors (prefix H), or compressed air motors (prefix A).

Manual rewind reels can be equipped with direct cranks, bevel gear or chain drive or simply rewind by turning the heads (disc).

Spring rewind reels come in varying duty, with internal or external self-contained springs. These reels can be installed in virtually any position on all types of equipment or locations with no power connections required.

2. Determine the size
  • Length of hose
    		•  _________________ft.(m)
  • Type of hose
    (hydraulic, air, water)
    		•  _________________
  • ID and OD of hose
    		•  _________________
  • Size of inlet(s)
    		•  _________________
  • Size of outlet(s)
    		•  _________________
  • Bend radius of hose
    		•  _________________in.(cm)
  • Other (single/dual)
    		•  _________________
  • Collapsible/
    Non-collapsible
    		•  _________________

    The two reels below have different dimensions, however, the capacity of each reel is identical. In most cases, more thanone model reel willhandle the type and amount of hose needed. Once size and length of hose is determined, you can specify reel dimensions best suited to the available space on equipment or in the workplace location.

    When space permits, select a reel with capacity greater than actually needed to allow for those situations where hose protection is maintained even if less care is taken during rewinding.

    3. Determine left or right inlet position

    4. Determine fluid path requirements/options
    Fluid path internals, inlets & outlets are largely dependent upon the specific applications. Be sure to tell us the type of fluid, hose size and thread requirements when ordering. The following include some, but not all, of various standard and/or optional features of our reels.

    Fluid Path
    Internals    		 Swing Joint
    Packing    		 Inlet Outlet
    Brass Viton Male IPT Male IPT
    Steel Fluorosilicone Female IPT Female IPT
    Steel/Brass Teflon Victaulic Garden Hose Thread
    Stainless Garden Hose Thread Fire Hose Thread
    Aluminum

    5. Determine working pressure, temperature and chemical/physical properties of fluid
    WFR reels are made for both hydraulic and pneumatic applications. The environmental temperature and the fluid temperature ranges are detailed below. Options are also noted. Again, when ordering, be sure to include your specific application, temperature range and pressure requirements.

  • Standard hydraulic pressure
    		•  _______________________________
  • Standard pneumatic pressure
    		•  _______________________________
  • Standard working temperatures
    		•  _______________________________
  • Special chemical properties
    		•  _______________________________
  • Special physical properties
    		•  _______________________________

    6. Determine how it's to be installed
    It's important to state the way the reel is to be installed. Determine if the hose is to be dragged, lifted, stretched or recovered. Ratchet latching and constant tensionon spring models are available if specified. Roller position should be specified too. The pictures below show the three basic positions--BW, VW and TW.


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