ReelX Hose + Cable Reel Range — Quick Reference
ReelX = AU-distributed RETRACTABLE HOSE + CABLE REELS for workshop + fleet + industrial applications. Workshop bay supply + service van + production hose management.
| ReelX Product | Best For |
|---|---|
| Air Hose Reel | Workshop air — see air hose reels |
| Water Hose Reel | Washdown + see water hose reels |
| Oil Hose Reel | Workshop oil — see oil hose reels |
| Diesel Hose Reel | Workshop fuel — see diesel hose reels |
| Cable Reel (Electrical) | Extension cord retract — see cable reels |
| Manual / Spring-Retract | Cost vs convenience |
| Wall + Ceiling Mount | Permanent install |
Why ReelX: Workshop-tier hose reels at competitive price. Compare with Retracta + Macnaught premium tiers. Brand: ReelX. Companion: hose reels + accessories, Retracta, Macnaught.
ReelX Hose and Cable Reels
ReelX is a brand of retractable hose and cable reels supplied through AIMS Industrial for workshop, fleet, and industrial applications. The range covers air, water, oil, grease, and electrical cable reels — the everyday infrastructure that keeps workshop bays safe, tidy, and productive.
The ReelX categories at AIMS
- Air hose reels — for compressed air delivery in workshop and fleet bays
- Water hose reels — for washdown, parts cleaning, and general utility water supply
- Oil hose reels — for engine oil, gear oil, and hydraulic fluid dispensing
- Grease hose reels — for grease gun supply in lubrication bays
- Electrical cable reels — for power tool and lighting supply on extended cords
- Twin-hose reels — for oxy-acetylene and oxy-LPG cutting and welding gas supply
Why hose and cable reels matter
A hose or cord left lying on a workshop floor between uses is a trip hazard, gets damaged faster, and looks unprofessional. A retractable reel pulls the hose to where the work is, locks at the right length, and retracts cleanly when work's done. The result is a tidier bay, longer hose life, and safer working practice. For any workshop or fleet operation, reels pay back through reduced consumable replacement and fewer slip-and-trip incidents.
Reel mechanism types
- Spring-retract — tension-spring rewinds the hose automatically when released; the everyday workshop choice
- Hand-cranked — manual rewind, suited to longer hose runs and heavier-duty work
- Motor-driven — air or electric motor rewinds the hose; for very long runs or heavy fluids
Companion ranges
ReelX sits alongside our other reel brands — Coxreel for the long-established US-engineered range, Macnaught for Australian-manufactured workshop reels, Retracta for additional retractable options. We match the reel to the application: hose size, length, mounting, and fluid type.
Service items
Reel springs lose tension over years of use, hoses develop damage from abrasion and impact, and ratchet mechanisms eventually need attention. Replacement springs, hose assemblies, and seal kits are stocked for the brands we supply — keep reels in service rather than replacing them wholesale.
Need help speccing a reel for a specific application or sourcing a replacement hose? contact our team — we'll match by fluid, length, and mounting.
People Also Ask — ReelX
Q: What makes ReelX different from AIMS's premium hose reel brands like Retracta or Macnaught?
ReelX is positioned as workshop-tier hose reels at a competitive price point, compared with the Retracta and Macnaught premium tiers. AIMS matches the reel brand to the application — hose size, length, mounting and fluid type — rather than defaulting to one brand across the board.
Q: Why use a retractable reel instead of leaving a hose or cable lying on the workshop floor?
A hose or cord left on the floor between uses is a trip hazard, wears out faster, and looks unprofessional. A retractable reel pulls the hose to the work point, locks at the right length, and retracts cleanly when finished — resulting in a tidier bay, longer hose life, and fewer slip-and-trip incidents.
Q: Are ReelX reels serviceable, or do I need to replace the whole unit when something wears out?
Serviceable — reel springs lose tension over years of use, hoses develop abrasion and impact damage, and ratchet mechanisms eventually need attention. AIMS stocks replacement springs, hose assemblies and seal kits for the reel brands it supplies, so reels can stay in service rather than being replaced wholesale.
Q: When would a hand-cranked hose reel make more sense than a spring-retract model?
Spring-retract is the everyday workshop choice, automatically rewinding the hose when released. Hand-cranked (manual rewind) reels suit longer hose runs and heavier-duty work instead, where a spring mechanism would struggle. Motor-driven (air or electric) reels are the option for very long runs or heavy fluids.
Q: What fluids and utilities can a ReelX reel be set up to handle?
Air, water, oil, grease, and electrical cable, plus twin-hose configurations for oxy-acetylene and oxy-LPG cutting and welding gas supply — ReelX covers the everyday infrastructure needs of a workshop bay, service van, or production line.