Below is a list of Automatic Hose Reels manufacturers from Rock Island, Illinois. Automatic hose reels are a type of hose reel that uses electric, hydraulic, spring or pneumatic power to unwind and wind the hosing they house with minimum effort. Offering fully automatic retraction, the purpose of automatic hose reels is to keep hoses neat when not in use and kink free when being used. Hoses lying out are a tripping hazard to employees and customers; automatic hose reels prevent this danger and also prolong the life of the hose.