Biodiesel is one of the most common alternative fuels in use today.
Various sources such as agricultural oils (soy, corn, canola, etc.), recycled cooking oil, and animal fats produce biodiesel, also known chemically as methyl esters.
Due to the reactive nature of biodiesel, consideration of seals and materials is needed when choosing a hose reel and plumbing.
If the biodiesel concentration is B5 or less, the biodiesel will have such a small effect that it will behave exactly as standard diesel, where no special considerations are needed.
B5 is a biodiesel blend that contains five percent biodiesel and 95 percent petroleum diesel. It's the most common biodiesel blend used in the United States and is approved for use in most diesel vehicles.
For biodiesel concentrations of B5 or less, Coxreels recommends the use of its standard fueling reels: SHF or TSHF.
For concentrations above B5, stainless steel plumbing should be used with Viton seals and non-sparking pawls. For these circumstances, the following Coxreels products are recommended: SHF-N-525-BBN, TSHF-N-XXX-BBN, or TSHL-N-635-BBN.
In concentrations above B20 (20 percent biodiesel), Viton seals must be used along with a special hose. The Coxreels product most suitable for this application is the TSHF-N-620-BBN with the Flexwing VersaFuel Hose.
Coxreels has been manufacturing high-quality, professional-grade hose, cord, and cable reels since 1923. Offering a full product line serving the industry in every channel and application, Coxreels takes great pride in designing, building, and supporting all of its products in the USA.
For further information on the Coxreels biodiesel product line, contact Customer Service at (800) 269-7335 or visit www.coxreels.com.