Vehicle maintenance companies often face the presence of exhaust gases during repairs and tune-ups while engines are running. Made from sturdy steel components, MAXIREEL hose reels allow for the storage of flexible hoses around the barrel when not in use. A set of spring returns housed in a steel cassette with a ratchet locking system is bolted to one side of the reel. A motorized version for raising and lowering the flexible hose is also available. The MAXIDRIVE extraction fan can also be installed at the outlet of the reel. A central fan can also be connected to multiple reels. Steel, stainless steel, or rubber capture nozzles are attached to vehicle exhaust pipes. Depending on the application, flexible hoses are offered in diameters of 3” (75 mm), 4” (100 mm), 5” (125 mm), 6” (150 mm), and 8” (200mm). The reels can store up to 42′ (13 M) of flexible hoses. The same flexible hoses are available with tolerances of up to 1200 °F / 650 °C for extreme applications.