REELFLOW: Proving Why a Hydraulic Hose Reel System is Better Than Electric

Do you realize the benefits of utilizing a hydraulic hose reel, compared to an electrical hose reel? Did you know that STAC, Inc sells a product that makes bobtail drivers jobs a whole heck of a lot easier? Well, we do! Its for hydraulic hose reel systems and its called “REELFLOW”. REELFLOW provides a quick and easy way of plumbing a hydraulic hose reel system on bobtails. If you have a hydraulic hose reel system on your truck or are looking into utilizing one, keep on reading below! 

Why use a hydraulic hose reel?

Arguably the biggest thing a hydraulic hose reel does that an electric hose reel does not is it eliminates the traditional chain and sprocket. If you have an electric hose reel with a chain and sprocket then you know all of the problems they are married to. Like all types of hydraulics in transport trucking, using a hydraulic hose reel provides an extra level of safety to the operators job. With a hydraulic hose reel, no longer does a driver have to worry about getting a glove or a hand caught in the sprocket. For example, when utilizing REELFLOW on a hydraulic hose reel system, the relief valve senses pressure and will quit pulling if something were to get stuck. An electric hose reel will continue to pull and thats when a catastrophic injury can occur. This same feature also guards the motor from over pressurization.

Reelflow hydraulic hose reel system

ReelFlow Manifold 500423

What is a “REELFLOW” and what does it do?  

“ReelFlow” is an entire hydraulic system for trucks that have a hydraulically driven hose reel and hydraulically driven product pumps. Our patent pending 500423 manifold uses solenoids that are controlled by the hand held remote system used on your truck. This compact manifold eliminates the need for multiple valves by incorporating them all into the manifold block. One of the unique features of a REELFLOW is the hydraulic controls allow the operator to free spool and manually adjust the hose. Plus, the standard “Power-In, Power-Out” functions provided with the handheld remote control. And of course, the REELFLOW eliminates all the worry of failure and maintenance that come with a traditional chain and sprocket.

 

With REELFOW installed on your bobtail you get the benefits of...

- Power In/Out & Free Spooling

- Elimination of the Chain & Sprocket

- Optional Speed Adjustment

- Operator Protection with the Internal Relief Valve

- Reduced Maintenance

- Smooth Operation

- Reduced Downtime

 

How do you use REELFLOW technology? 

Combining a REELFLOW and a hydraulic oil cooler such as a 500P or a 934 gives your hydraulic hose reel system all the benefits the REELFLOW has to offer. System design can be a lot. You know what you want out of a system, but you might not know how to achieve it with your current setup. A REELFLOW system is no exception. If you have any questions about how to set up a REELFLOW system or want to learn more, we are happy to help you through this process!

Propane Bobtail With REELFLOW

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