Vacuum hose reel ReelUnit

motorizedself-retractingfor water

Overview Hose reel systems for railway water supply and vacuum wastewater disposal. The ReelUnit is an alternative when conventional supply and disposal modules cannot be used due to special structural conditions. ReelUnits are professional hose reel systems used to empty toilet retention tanks by suction (ReelUnit WD) and to supply passenger trains with water (ReelUnit WS). Depending on requirements, compact multi-row or particularly slim single-row hose reel systems are available.

Key benefits

• Extremely compact design
• Suitable for surface or underfloor mounting
• Models available for indoor and outdoor use
• Spring retraction and motorized retraction to wind up hoses
• Compact multi-row and slim single-row variants for different track-side constraints

Applications

• Vacuum wastewater disposal (emptying toilet retention tanks) — ReelUnit WD
• Water supply for passenger trains — ReelUnit WS
• Use in narrow aisles between tracks where ground installation avoids intrusion into the railway loading gauge

Models

• ReelUnit U: Underfloor hose reel solution developed for installation in narrow aisles between tracks; components requiring maintenance can be lifted out of the housing for easy access at walkway level.
• ReelUnit S: Stationary, above-ground hose reel systems for disposal (WD) or water filling (WS); available with spring hose reels or motor-driven hose reels; outdoor versions can be equipped with insulated housing and heaters to prevent freezing.
• ReelUnit M: Mobile hose reel solution on trolley/cart for flexible provision of hoses at different working positions.
• ReelUnit SP: Stand-alone solution with integrated vacuum pump unit to empty toilet reservoir tanks independently of a centralized vacuum system.

Features and options

• Automation: preselection of filling volume, automatic switch-off on vacuum extraction stations, remote maintenance access, automated operating data acquisition
• Data acquisition: optional recording and analysis of operating parameters such as filling and rinsing cycles
• Flow monitoring and control elements for process recording and automation
• EasyConnect Plus: drip-free suction coupling with patented valve design for hygienic disposal; compact, lightweight design with integrated hose swivel joint for ergonomic handling
• Remote control: optional radio remote control for valve operation and automatic hose retraction
• Filling level monitor for drinking water tanks: automatic switch-off via ICE radio modules transmitting tank filling level wirelessly to the filling station
• Hose retraction system: automatic retraction for gentle and ergonomic hose handling; available as spring or motorized retraction
• Outdoor readiness: insulated housings and heaters to prevent freezing

Technical specifications

• Brand: Vogelsang
• Commercial denomination (model): ReelUnit
• Functions: Wastewater suction (WD) and water supply (WS)
• Mounting: Underfloor (U), Surface / stationary (S), Mobile (M), Stand-alone with integrated vacuum pump (SP)
• Hose retraction: spring retraction, motorized retraction, automatic retraction system available
• Options: Automation, Data acquisition, Flow monitoring, EasyConnect Plus coupling, Remote control (radio), Filling level monitor via ICE modules
• Service / maintenance: Underfloor units (U) allow lifting components to walkway level for maintenance
• Environment: Models for indoor and outdoor installation; outdoor units can be heated/insulated
• Typical use case: Railway service equipment for water disposal and supply where conventional modules cannot be installed