Oil Hose Reels

Oil Hose Reels

An oil hose reel keeps the dispensing hose off the workshop floor between uses, retracts it cleanly when the work's done, and protects the hose from damage that loose hose lying around inevitably picks up. For any workshop or fleet operation dispensing oil, a hose reel pays back through extended hose life, faster setup, and a tidier, safer working environment. AIMS Industrial stocks hose reels for engine oil, gear oil, and hydraulic fluid dispensing applications.

The reel types we stock

• Spring-retracting reels — pull the hose to the work, lock it at the right length, release the lock and the spring retracts it. The everyday workshop choice for dispensing where the operator wants the hose out of the way fast.
• Hand-cranked reels — manual rewind, suited to heavier-duty hose and longer reach where spring-retract isn't practical
• Motor-driven reels — electric or air-motor rewind for the longest hose runs and heaviest fluids
• Open frame versus enclosed — enclosed reels keep the hose protected from workshop debris and physical damage; open frame is lighter and easier to service

Hose specs that matter

Reel selection isn't just about the reel — the hose has to suit the fluid, pressure, and length. Engine oil and gear oil typically run on 1/2 inch ID hose for adequate flow; high-viscosity gear oils sometimes need 3/4 inch. Working pressure is usually 20-50 bar in workshop dispensing, well within range for standard rubber-and-fabric reinforced hose. Length is driven by the reach the reel needs to cover — most workshop reels carry 10m-15m of hose.

Brands stocked at AIMS

Coxreel is the long-established US brand and remains widely specified in fleet and industrial work. Macnaught is the Australian-manufactured choice for workshop reels — well-supported locally and engineered for Australian conditions. ReelX and Retracta cover the broader retractable reel market with options across hose sizes and lengths. Each brand has strengths in particular applications — we'll match by use case.

Mounting

Hose reels can be wall-mounted (the standard workshop setup), ceiling-mounted (saves floor space, suits multiple bays), or column-mounted on a service bay column. The mounting affects access and ergonomics — a ceiling-mounted reel lets the hose drop straight down to the work, while wall-mounted reels need the operator to pull the hose across the bay. Match mounting to the bay layout.

Service items

Reel springs lose tension over time, hose end fittings wear, and ratchet mechanisms eventually need attention. Replacement springs, hose assemblies, and seal kits are stocked for the brands we sell so reels can be serviced rather than replaced.

Need help speccing a reel for a specific fluid, pressure, or hose length? contact our team — we'll work through the spec.