retractable drop cord

[AC\DC]

Hello, a customer has in the middle of his garage a band saw and a couple other tools. He will only be using one at a time. So i was planning on running a Dedicated circuit sized for the largest piece of equipment. He also wants it on a 4' track system and retractable. I have not done drop cords for years and at that time i was just told what to do.
So looking at 440.10 (A)(1) Seems to be were i am allowed to supply a receptacle from a flexible cord. Looks like the Sow i have around the shop will work since it designated *7 on the Type letter on table 400.4.
I was trying to find a strain relief that is retractable, then i was going to make some trolley system out of uni strut. I can't find any retractable strain reliefs?

While Searching i found

Power Drop

Power your devices with Garage Smart’s Power Drop, a wireless controlled, smart retractable extension cord, designed to provide 110v AC power for up to three devices. Program custom schedules, get power consumption feedback, and turn Power Drop on and off remotely from the iOS app.

garagesmart.com

So my next question is if I install a dedicated circuit in the ceiling with an outlet. That is were the NEC stops correct?
so Any Plug-in Retractable drop cord, as long as I follow there instruction would be fine. The one I linked i would not use, I would still use a Single receptacle and properly sized wire.
I am also aware that some of these cords ratings are only when fully extended.
If any of you have a better idea please let me know. I never do this type of thing, and now 3 bids require this.

 

[jusme123]

I believe your job ends at the receptacle. Pretty cool system tho

 

[augie47]

Adds credibility to the Code requiring all 125v garage receptacles being GFCI including ceiling receptacles.

 

[retirede]

I believe your job ends at the receptacle. Pretty cool system tho

It is cool, but I couldn’t find a current rating for that device anywhere on their site.

 

[AC\DC]

Adds credibility to the Code requiring all 125v garage receptacles being GFCI including ceiling receptacles.

Yes was planning on GFCI breaker

 

[AC\DC]

It is cool, but I couldn’t find a current rating for that device anywhere on their site.

called them its only 5 amps ,almost laughed. I don't think I have anything that small in my shop

 

[roger]

Look up Hubbell cord reels.

I think Daniel Woodhead has some good products as well

Roger

 

[jusme123]

Look up Hubbell cord reels.

I think Daniel Woodhead has some good products as well

Roger

...and bring your checkbook, but they are high quality

 

[GoldDigger]

Some cord reels are not well ventilated and the manufacturer states that the cord on the reel can only carry its full rated amperage if the cord is fully extended from the reel.
Good practice locates the reel such that the cord will be fully extended when in use. But sometimes different placements of the connected machinery will lead to partial extension in some positions. In such cases consider a weighted drop loop over a pulley instead of a cord reel.

 

[GoldDigger]

I believe your job ends at the receptacle. Pretty cool system tho

I wonder whether the track system uses moveable contacts like a track lighting system or is only a mechanical support.

 

[retirede]

I wonder whether the track system uses moveable contacts like a track lighting system or is only a mechanical support.

Appears to be just a support. They have an air hose reel that runs on the same track.