Air Hose & Reels

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A reliable compressed air system is only as good as its hoses and reels. Our Air Hose & Reels range is built to keep air flowing smoothly, safely and efficiently - whether you’re running air tools all day in an industrial workshop, maintaining vehicles in a garage, or setting up a compact compressor system at home.

From retractable hose reels that keep workspaces tidy, to flexible air hoses, extensions and fully assembled hose kits, this category brings together practical, hard-wearing solutions designed for real-world pneumatic applications.

Featuring trusted brands such as Prevost, PCL and Copely, every product is selected for durability, performance and ease of use.

Choosing the Right Air Hose & Reel

When selecting products for your compressed air system, it’s worth considering:

Working pressure and temperature
Flexibility vs durability
Safety features such as controlled retraction or anti-static properties
Mounting position and available space
Compatibility with existing fittings and air tools

Air Hose Reels - Control, Safety & Organisation

Air hose reels are the backbone of an organised compressed air setup. They protect hoses from abrasion and kinks, reduce trip hazards, and make it faster to access air exactly where it’s needed.

What you’ll find in this range:

Workshop & wall-mounted hose reels
- Ideal for garages and general workshops, these reels provide smooth pull-out operation with automatic rewind, keeping hoses off the floor and ready for use.
Safety retraction hose reels
- Designed with controlled rewind mechanisms to prevent hose snap-back - especially important in busy or shared workspaces.
Industrial specialist hose reels
- Heavy-duty steel and stainless steel reels, including anti-static and braided hose options, built for continuous use and harsher environments.
Rubber hose reels
- Fitted with highly flexible rubber hoses that perform well in demanding industrial conditions.
Empty hose reels
- Available in steel and stainless steel, including high-pressure variants, allowing you to customise the reel with your preferred hose type and length.

Many reels are supplied with fitted couplers and can be wall, bench or ceiling mounted, making them suitable for everything from single workstations to full compressor ring main systems.

Air Hose - Choose the Right Material for the Job

Different applications demand different hose properties. Our air hose range covers a wide variety of materials to suit pressure, flexibility, visibility and environmental requirements.

Hose types available:

PVC reinforced air hose
- Lightweight, flexible and cost-effective - ideal for general workshop use. Available in ultra-flex and multi-purpose variants, including high-visibility colours.
Rubber air hose
- Tough, durable and resistant to abrasion, making it a popular choice for industrial environments.
Polyurethane (PU) air hose
- Excellent flexibility with strong memory, meaning it coils back neatly after use. Ideal for portable tools and coiled hose setups.
Anti-static air hose
- Designed for environments where static build-up must be minimised.
Food-grade industrial rubber hose
- Suitable for applications where compliant materials are required.
Nylon pneumatic tube
- A rigid, lightweight option commonly used in fixed pneumatic installations.

Air Hose Extensions - Extra Reach, No Hassle

Air hose extensions are a simple and effective way to extend your working area without modifying your existing air system.

Extension options include:

Hose extensions with quick couplers, metal couplers or swivel couplers
Valved coupler extensions to reduce air loss during disconnection
Flexible hose adaptors for tight or awkward spaces
Anti-static rubber hose extensions for specialist applications

Perfect for workshops where tools need to be shared between bays or where additional reach is required from a fixed air outlet.

Hose Assemblies - Ready to Use, Straight Out of the Box

Hose assemblies are pre-fitted with compatible couplers and fittings, removing the guesswork from installation and saving valuable setup time.

Common hose assembly options:

PVC reinforced compressor hose assemblies
High-flex and high-visibility air hoses
Air tool hoses with swivel ends to reduce twisting
Tool whip hoses to minimise strain at the connection point
PU and nylon coiled air hose assemblies

These assemblies are ideal for anyone who wants a quick, reliable solution without sourcing individual components.

Can You Use an Air Hose Reel for a Pressure Washer?

In short: no - an air hose reel should not be used for a pressure washer, and doing so can be unsafe.

Although air hose reels and pressure washer hose reels can look similar, they’re designed for very different pressures, flow rates and operating conditions.

Why air hose reels aren’t suitable for pressure washers

Pressure ratings are completely different
- Air hose reels are designed for compressed air (typically up to around 10–20 bar). Pressure washers operate at significantly higher pressures - often 100 bar or more - which can exceed the safe working limits of air hoses and reels.
Hose construction isn’t compatible
- Air hoses are built to handle compressed gas, not high-pressure water. Using them with water can cause:
  - Hose swelling or bursting
  - Premature seal failure
  - Internal corrosion in reels not designed for water use
Reel seals and swivels are different
- Pressure washer reels use specialist high-pressure swivels and seals designed for constant water flow. Air reel swivels are not built for this and may leak or fail.
Safety risk
- A hose or reel failure under high-pressure water can cause serious injury and equipment damage.

What should you use instead?

If you’re running a pressure washer, always use a dedicated pressure washer hose and reel that is:

Rated for the correct working and burst pressure
Designed for water and detergents
Fitted with high-pressure swivels and couplings

When an air hose reel is the right choice

Air hose reels are ideal for:

Compressed air tools
Workshop and garage air systems
Pneumatic equipment
Compressor-fed air lines

Used correctly, they improve safety, organisation and hose lifespan - just not for high-pressure water applications.

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