We have exciting news for our friends across the pond!
Our longtime U.K. distributor Aquablast Ltd. has just finished installing a new Jet Edge EDGE X-5 5-axis waterjet cutting system at their headquarters in Beccles, Suffolk, and they are eager to show you its precision CNC cutting capabilities.
Capable of cutting sophisticated 3D parts and bevels up to 60° from virtually any material, Aquablast’s Jet Edge 1500x4000 mm (5’X13’) abrasive waterjet system is designed for 24/7 industrial use and maintains +/- 0.025mm (0.001") linear positional accuracy over 300 mm (12") per axis and +/- 0.025mm (0.001") repeatability (bi-directional).
Aquablast has represented Jet Edge waterjets for more than 20 years and has extensive knowledge of ultra-high pressure waterjet technology and its countless applications. In addition to representing Jet Edge, Aquablast also manufactures its own line of waterjetting equipment and carries a wide range of mobile waterjet systems and support products. The company also offers precision waterjet cutting services, mobile waterjet cutting and surface preparation services, and safety training.
Aquablast is authorized to sell and service Jet Edge’s full product line in the U.K., including Jet Edge’s CE-marked 5-axis and 3-axis waterjet motion systems, its hydraulic intensifier and direct drive pumps, and portable cutting systems and water blasting equipment. Jet Edge offers the widest range of waterjet pumps in the industry, from 36-280hp, in 2500 bar (36KSI), 4000 bar (60KSI) and 6200 bar (90KSI) models, electric and diesel.
If you'd like to visit Aquablast's new showroom and waterjet training facility, please give them a call today!
Jet Edge may be 1,200 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, but our UHP waterjet technology is helping our world's oceans by providing an eco-friendly cutting and blasting alternative for the world's marine and oil and gas industries.
Jet Edge UHP waterjetting equipment is an excellent alternative to sandblasting. UHP waterjets quickly blast away coatings and corrosion on ship decks, hulls, and holds without creating nasty toxic dust that pollutes the oceans.
We're especially proud that we helped stop the Gulf of Mexico oil spill by working with our sister company Chukar Waterjet to rapidly develop an underwater waterjet system that successfully blasted away hydrates that were clogging a containment system 5,000 feet under water.
At Jet Edge, we're not afraid of a challenge. Contact us today to find out how we can help you.
Right now in an industrial park near you, a small water jet shop is busy making the things that make things happen - aircraft components, auto parts, trim dies, and everything in between. They are waterjet cutting just about every material you can think of, including steel, titanium, Inconel®, plastics, fiberglass, stone, tile, and glass to name a few.
Out in the oil fields and mines, mobile waterjet contractors are using waterjets to safely cold cut pipes and storage tanks, and to improve production in mines and wells.
In your daily life, you use countless items that our customers helped make. You walk across their terrazzo floors. You grip a steering wheel that was cut by their trim die. You fly safely home in an aircraft built with components they cut. You gas up your car with fuel they helped produce, process and store.
Pressure washers work great for cleaning decks and sidewalks, but what if you need to blast away tough old industrial coatings from a ship's hull, or strip down a paint carrier at an automotive manufacturing plant, or clean hardened concrete off of forms?
That's when you need to pull out the big guns from Jet Edge.
Jet Edge's 36,000 psi and 55,000 psi waterjetting tools blast away the world's toughest coatings without kicking up dust storm, making them a fantastic alternative to sandblasting, particularly in sensitive marine environments.
We're a well-traveled bunch here at Jet Edge. Just ask any of our waterjet technicians to show you the stamp collection on their passport!
Jet Edge has been helping solve manufacturing challenges around the world since we first got into the waterjet industry back in 1984. We have waterjet machines installed just about everywhere, from Asia to the Americas. Our systems are hard at work in China, Brazil, Germany, Denmark, the DRC, Turkey...the list goes on. The need for waterjet technology is universal.
Waterjet equipment on its way to the Republic of Korea.
We're working hard to increase our international presence in the waterjet market, adding distributors in key markets, translating our website and literature, and CE marking products for sales in Europe. This has not gone unnoticed. In 2012, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton recognized Jet Edge with a Governor's International Trade Award.
Our customers know they can depend on Jet Edge to manufacture high quality industrial water jet systems, and to back up our products with unsurpassed customer service...no matter where they are on this beautiful planet.
This year we have several international exhibits planned, including CCMT in Shanghai and the MMP Expos in Canada. We also will be exhibiting at FABTECH in Las Vegas, which is always a favorite show for our international customers. We hope you will stop by and see us!
Become a Jet Edge Waterjet Systems Distributor
Jet Edge is looking for qualified distributors for key markets. If you are a machine tool distributor looking to add waterjets to your line card, please contact us. Put a Jet Edge Waterjet on Your Shop Floor!
Waterjets make quick work out of the world's toughest cleaning applications.
They blast away rubber from airport runways, zip through layers of corrosion and old coatings on ship decks, and remove old highway stripes in the blink of an eye.
And unlike a sandblaster, they do all this hard work without kicking up tons of dust - making them ideal for sensitive marine environments, as well as a worker-friendly alternative to sandblasters.
Jet Edge's Ultra Deckblaster mows over the competition by combining waterjet blasting technology with the simplicity of a walk-behind lawnmower style design. Instead of a blade, the Deckblaster features a spray bar with multiple waterjets that are pressurized to 55,000+ psi by a Jet Edge hydraulic intensifier pump.
Determined to race its way to a Top 10 finish at the intensely competitive Michigan Formula SAE this May, the University of Minnesota’s Gopher Motorsports team has enlisted the help of waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. to cut parts for the team’s #52 G04-16 Formula SAE race car.
St. Michael, Minnesota-based Jet Edge has been busy waterjetting a wide range of carbon composite, steel and aluminum parts for the Gophers, who are building an open-wheeled, open cock-pit race car for the Society of Automotive Engineer’s largest and most prestigious global collegiate competition May 11-14 at Michigan International Speedway (MIS). Among the parts being water jet are mounting tabs for the frame, structural inserts for the wings, and several other components, including the chain guard and brake rotors.
“Using waterjet is the fastest way to produce parts with the geometry that we’ve designed,” said Nathan Tigges, Gopher Motorsports FSAE vice president (mechanical engineering/class of 2018).
“Based upon our good experiences with waterjet cutting, we have redesigned several CNC parts to be manufactured as an assembly from waterjet parts, such as our rear bellcranks.”
The Formula SAE competition draws some of the world’s brightest engineering students, who design, manufacture, market, and ultimately race their cars at MIS, which is widely regarded as the fastest track in NASCAR. The teams are scored on their vehicle’s performance, business logic and design presentation. Gopher Motorsports, which is the University of Minnesota’s student chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers, has been competing in the Formula SAE since 1997, twice placing seventh out of 120 teams from around the world. In 2015, the team placed 13th. This year, the Gophers have their sights set on a Top 10 finish, and hope to continue outpacing their rivals from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
“We are proud to say we’ve beaten Madison for three years running!” Tigges said.
Gopher Motorsports builds a new car every year. They are required to change the frame geometry every year. To improve competitiveness, they also fully redesign about one-third of the system each year. Another one-third of the car needs to be revised in order to comply with the new designs and the legacy components. Prior to 2015, the team pillaged old cars for parts, but with the support of the university and local community, they are now able preserve the old models. This allows them to preserve the team’s heritage, train new drivers and give future team members the ability to see the progression of previous designs so they can improve upon them.
Tigges noted that Jet Edge has been very helpful in saving the students time, money and material, which should give the 34-member team an edge in the important “Cost Report” event at the Michigan competition.
“We are able to produce high quality parts at low cost, both in monetary and personnel terms,” he said. “Having a great sponsor like Jet Edge reduces the time we would otherwise spend in the shop ourselves, and lets us use money that otherwise would be spent on the same services elsewhere. That not only lets our members work on other projects, but also lets us stretch our budget. Using waterjet technologies improves our competitiveness, because it helps us reduce our estimated large-scale production cost in the ‘Cost Report’ event at competition. Rather than pricing these parts as machine parts, we are able to quote the cost of waterjet cutting, which drives down the overall budget in our Cost Report.”
Working with Jet Edge’s team has been a great learning experience, Tigges added.
“From working with Jet Edge, we have figured out ways to more efficiently utilize the raw materials that we have,” he said. “Jet Edge’s Machinist Brian Wallace helped us save half of a sheet of carbon composite material by nesting our pieces more efficiently, which really helps us out. More importantly, we will be able to implement some of those efficiencies to help out down the road!”
Wallace, who runs Jet Edge’s waterjet applications test lab, has been cutting the team’s parts on Jet Edge’s premier EDGE X-5 5-axis waterjet system. This CNC-controlled industrial waterjet system transforms ordinary tap water and garnet abrasive into a 75,000 psi hair-thin bullet-fast abrasive waterjet that cuts precise shaped parts from virtually any material. The system uses a Jet Edge hydraulic intensifier pump to pressurize the water, which is then forced through a jewel orifice, mixed with abrasive and focused through a nozzle. Wallace used a .010/.030 orifice/nozzle combination and 0.5 pounds per minute of 80 grit garnet abrasive to cut the Gophers’ parts.
The honor of driving the #52 at Michigan will go to the team’s fastest drivers, said Gopher Motorsports Team member Phil Hoff, (mechanical engineering/class of 2016) who explained that the team determines its fastest drivers during actual behind the wheel time trials and by racing on a simulator that several of the team members built themselves. Tigges noted that the team has made driver training a priority this year since both of the team’s drivers are graduating soon.
“60% of our points come from dynamic events, so it is imperative that we have a strong supply of capable drivers,” Tigges said. “It’s significantly harder to design a faster car than to train drivers to be faster.”
In addition to placing competitively in the Formula SAE, Gopher Motorsports has received several awards, including the Cummins Powertrain Excellence award. They were one of only 10 teams worldwide chosen by Bosch for sponsorship because of the creativity they displayed in testing when they lost critical dynamometer research space but compensated by building a dyno of their own along with trackside tuning.
Both Tigges and Hoff said that participating in Gopher Motorsports has been the highlight of their mechanical engineering education.
“Working with Gopher Motorsports has given me several skills that I wouldn’t have gotten inside the classroom,” Tigges said. “It is far and away the best supplement to my engineering education that I could hope for. Whether it’s working with sponsors, to coordinating complex schedules, or even analyzing performance over several years of design, the skills I’ve learned from being a part of this organization have been a great way to prepare for industry.”
Tigges noted that the team participates in outreach events to inspire future engineering students, including the University of Minnesota’s State Fair booth, CSE Expo, STEM Expo, and other youth and high school events and visits.
Gopher Motorsports plans to finish building their #52 race car by mid-March and to unveil it in April.
Jet Edge President Jude Lague said he is very proud that Jet Edge has had the opportunity to help Gopher Motorsports.
“It’s always exciting to work with the talented engineering students at the University of Minnesota,” Lague said. “It’s no secret that we love racing at Jet Edge. We’ll be cheering for Gopher Motorsports to win the Michigan Formula SAE, and I can’t wait to get behind the wheel on sponsor drive day.”
Find out more about Gopher Motorsports at www.gophermotorsports.com.
Find out more about Jet Edge waterjet systems at www.jetedge.com. About Gopher Motorsports
Gopher Motorsports is the University of Minnesota’s chapter in the Society of Automotive Engineers. The team is 100 percent student led and is largely funded by industry sponsors. Each year the team develops, builds and tests a high performance highly-engineered race car to compete in the global Formula SAE Series. The competition’s goal is to design, manufacture, market, and race an open-wheel, open-cockpit, and single-seat vehicle marketable to the weekend autocrosser. Find out more about Gopher Motorsports at www.gophermotorsports.com.
About Jet Edge, Inc.
Established in 1984, Jet Edge is a global designer and manufacturer of waterjet systems for precision cutting, surface preparation and coating removal. Jet Edge waterjets are used around the world in a broad range of industries, from the world's leading airlines to automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturers, machine and job shops. Jet Edge waterjet systems are proudly made in the U.S.A. For more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, e-mail sales@jetedge.com or call 1-800-JET-EDGE (538-3343). Follow us on Twitter @jetedge.
Jet Edge, Inc., a leading
manufacturer of ultra-high pressure waterjet technology, is exhibiting its latest precision CNC waterjet cuttingsystems at EASTEC, May 12-14 at the Eastern States Exposition in West
Springfield, Mass. Look for Jet Edge in Booth 1462.
During EASTEC, Jet Edge
will perform live 5-axis abrasive waterjet cutting demonstrations on its premiere 90,000 psi
(6200 bar) EDGE X-5® 5-axis waterjet with Aquavision Di control and Closed Loop Filtration
System. The waterjet manufacturer also
will showcase its new low-cost BOSS-CUTTER™ waterjet system, and its 90,000 psi
X-Stream intensifier pumps.
Jet Edge’s EDGE X-5® 5-axis waterjet cuts precise taper-free parts
from virtually any material. The system
is capable of cutting sophisticated 3D parts such as impellers and bevels up to
50°. This workhorse waterjet system is designed
to provide years of dependable service in harsh industrial environments. Its sturdy design separates the motion system
from the catcher tank, eliminating vibration and ensuring maximum part quality. The EDGE X-5 utilizes the Aquavision® Di
industrial PC controller. It is
ball-screw driven for optimal precision and features direct-couple AC brushless
digital servo motors and single or double carriages. Critical bearing
components are protected with heavy metal covers with brush seals and positive
air pressure. The Jet Edge EDGE X-5 waterjet machine is available in many
sizes, from 5’x5’ (1500 mm x1500 mm) to 24’x13.’ (7300 mm x 3900 mm) An
optional second cutting head can be added to double productivity.
Designed especially for cost-conscious shops with limited floor
space, Jet Edge’s BOSS-CUTTER waterjet system cuts parts up to 6” thick from
virtually any material. The BOSS-CUTTER is available in two sizes: 40”x40”
(1000 mm x 1000 mm) or 60” X 60” (1500 mm x 1500 mm). It can be configured for
both abrasive waterjet cutting and water-only cutting (abrasive is added when
cutting hard materials such as metals; soft materials such as foam can
typically be cut with water only). The system comes standard with a 30hp Jet
Edge ECO-JET direct-drive pump, but can be upgraded to any of Jet Edge’s 55,000
psi (3800 bar) pumps. Jet Edge offers both direct-drive pumps or hydraulic
intensifier pumps, available in 30-280hp models. The BOSS-CUTTER is controlled with a Windows®
PC and includes FlashCut Pro-Series Stepper Controller, FlashCutCNC software
and IGEMS path generation software.
Jet Edge’s 100hp,
90KSI (75kw, 6200 bar), X-Stream® xP90-100 waterjet intensifier pump is capable of producing 90KSI (6200 bar)
and supports 75KSI (5200 bar) continuous operating pressure. The X-Stream achieves much faster cutting
speeds and drastically lowers operating costs compared to traditional 60KSI
(4100 bar) water jet pumps, enabling users to increase productivity and reduce
part costs.
The X-Stream
produces 50% more pressure than a 60KSI (4100 bar) intensifier pump, resulting
in a 40-50% increase in productivity for many materials. Compared to a 60KSI (4100
bar) pump, typical operating pressures of 75KSI (5200 bar) use 30% less water,
30% less power, and up to 50% less abrasive, resulting in a 40% reduction in
operating costs. The xP90-100 is capable of producing flow rates of
1.45gpm (5.49 L/m) and supports up to a .017” (.43 mm) orifice. Fittings and tubing are rated for 100KSI
(6900 bar). The X-Stream is backed by nearly 10 years of extensive research and
development in hyper-pressure technology.
The X-Stream also is available in a 50hp (37kw) model.
Jet Edge offers the widest
range of waterjet
pumps in the industry. Its pumps include hydraulic intensifier pumps
and direct drive pumps. 36KSI (2500
bar), 60KSI (4100 bar) and 90KSI (6200 bar) models are available from 30-280hp
(22-208kw). Electric and diesel models
are available.
Waterjet Closed Loop Water Filtration System Jet Edge's Waterjet Closed Loop
Filtration System eliminates the need for a drain by filtering and reusing
water. A closed-loop filtration system prevents the introduction of hazardous
materials into drainage systems, protects the waterjet pump, maximizes orifice
life and reduces water/sewage costs.
About Jet Edge Established in 1984, Jet
Edge is a global designer and manufacturer of waterjet systems for precision
cutting, surface preparation and coating removal. Jet Edge systems are used
around the world in a broad range of industries, from the world's leading
airlines to automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturers, machine and job
shops. Jet Edge waterjets are proudly made in U.S.A.
More Information
For more
information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, e-mail sales@jetedge.com or call 1-800-JET-EDGE or +1 763-497-8700. Follow us on
Twitter @jetedge.
Jet Edge, Inc., a leading manufacturer of ultra-high pressure waterjets for precision cutting, coating removal and surface preparation, is pleased to announce that Jetstream Cutting Solutions CC of Johannesburg, South Africa, has been selected as its water jet systems distributor for Southern Africa.
Jetstream Cutting Solutions carries Jet Edge’s full line of waterjet cutting and surface preparation equipment, including waterjet cutting machines, waterjet intensifier pumps and portable waterjetting systems. The company also supplies genuine Jet Edge OEM waterjet parts and is authorized to service Jet Edge waterjet equipment. In addition to Jet Edge waterjets, Jetstream sells, installs and services other 3-axis waterjet systems and UHP pumps.
“We are very proud to have Jetstream represent Jet Edge in Southern Africa,” said Dave Anderson, Jet Edge international sales manager. “They are a recognized Jetstream system supplier in their market, and their extensive experience with CNC technology and other waterjet systems will be a tremendous benefit to Jet Edge customers. Jetstream already supplies approximately 25 percent of the market in their territory. Jet Edge believes there is tremendous growth potential for our waterjet equipment on the Sub-Saharan African Continent.”
Malcolm Cruickshank, Jetstream’s founder and director, said he decided to carry Jet Edge waterjets after integrating a Jet Edge X-Stream pump with another 3-axis system.
“We know waterjet pumps and we could see this was a quality product,” Cruickshank said. “After investigating Jet Edge and checking its customer references, I could see that the companies who were using Jet Edge equipment were serious waterjet users. There was no reason not to use the Jet Edge pump.
"This is a very exciting time for us that we’re involved with such a world renowned name in the waterjet industry. Our biggest market so far has been the glass industry, but the Jet Edge products will allow us to reach the larger metal cutting industry and to take on specialized projects as well.”
For more information about Jetstream Cutting Solutions CC, visit www.jetstreamcutting.co.za or call (+27 11) 468 1093.
For more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com or call +1 763-497-8726.
Become a Jet Edge Waterjet Systems Distributor For more information about international distributor opportunities with Jet Edge, contact Dave Anderson, International Sales Manager, at +1 763 497 8718, sales@jetedge.com or visit www.jetedge.com.
About Jet Edge
Established in 1984, Jet Edge is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2014. Jet Edge is a global designer and manufacturer of waterjet systems for precision cutting, surface preparation and coating removal. Jet Edge systems are used around the world in a broad range of industries, from the world's leading airlines to automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturers, machine and job shops. Jet Edge waterjets are proudly made in U.S.A.
More Information
For more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, e-mail sales@jetedge.com or call 1-800-JET-EDGE or +1 763-497-8700. Follow us on Twitter @jetedge.
Waterjet
systems manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. recently released a new international
brochure highlighting its precision waterjet
cutting and mobile waterjetting
products.The brochure is currently
available in English and German, with additional languages coming soon.
The
brochure features Jet Edge’s precision waterjet cutting systems and waterjet
pumps as well as its mobile waterjet cutting systems and ultra-high pressure
surface preparation equipment.It also
highlights Jet Edge’s 28-year history in the waterjet industry, and includes
several proud moments in the company’s history when Jet Edge equipment came to
the rescue during high-profile crises, including the Gulf of Mexico oil spill,
the Kobe earthquakes and the Kuwait oil fires.
Jet
Edge manufactures a wide range of precision waterjet cutting systems in sizes
up to 9m x 30.5m.The St. Michael,
Minnesota, U.S.A.-based waterjet manufacturer also offers the widest range of
waterjet pumps in the industry, including 2500, 4100 and 6200 bar models,
electric and diesel, from 22-209kw, intensifier and direct-drive.Jet Edge’s mobile waterjetting products
include linear and pipe cutters and waterjetting lances. Jet Edge waterjets
have been sold worldwide since 1984.
Jet Edge is
seeking international distributors for select markets with experience in the
machine tool industry.To request more
information, please contact Jet Edge International Sales Manager David J. Anderson
at +1-763-497-8700 or sales@jetedge.com.
About Jet Edge Established
in 1984, Jet Edge is a global
designer and manufacturer of waterjet systems for precision cutting, surface
preparation and coating removal. Jet Edge systems are used around the world in
a broad range of industries, from the world's leading airlines to automotive,
aerospace, industrial manufacturers, machine and job shops. Jet Edge waterjet
systems are proudly made in the U.S.A. For more information about Jet Edge,
visit www.jetedge.com, e-mail sales@jetedge.com or call +1-763-497-8700. Follow us on Twitter @jetedge.
Water jet technology companies Jet Edge and Chukar Waterjet will showcase the latest innovations in portable and undersea ultra-high pressure water jet cutting and water blasting technology at Underwater Intervention, Feb. 22-24 in New Orleans. Look for Jet Edge and Chukar in Booth 139.
As leaders in the ultra-high pressure waterjet industry, waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge and its applications partner Chukar Waterjet have developed numerous water jetting tools crucial to the underwater operations, workboat and shipyard industries, including undersea waterjetting equipment, portable water jet cutting machines, precision water jet cutting systems, ultra-high pressure water blasting tools, and electric and diesel-powered water jet intensifier pumps. Most recently, in emergency response to the Gulf oil spill, the two companies partnered to develop the first-known waterjet intensifier pump capable of operating at depths below 5,000 feet. BP used the subsea waterjetting system to blast away hydrates that were clogging a containment system.
During Underwater Intervention, Jet Edge and Chukar will display several water jet tools that are ideal for use in environmentally sensitive marine environments or potentially hazardous areas, including the Jet Edge Hydraulic Versacutter portable linear and pipe cutting system; Gyra Jet LP ultra-high pressure lance for surface preparation, coating and corrosion removal; Ultra Deckblaster walk-behind deck blasting system for removing coatings and corrosion; and the 80hp 60,000 psi iP60-80DS diesel-powered portable water jet intensifier pump. Technical experts from Jet Edge and Chukar Waterjet will be available to answer questions about water jet applications.
Commercialization Partner Sought for Subsea Waterjet Equipment
Jet Edge and Chukar Waterjet are seeking an existing underwater operations technology company with which they can partner to bring their undersea waterjetting equipment to the commercial market. For more information, contact Bruce Kivisto at Chukar Waterjet at 763-497-8731 or brucek@chukarwaterjet.com.
Water Jet Equipment on Display at Underwater Intervention:
Jet Edge iP60-80DS Diesel-Powered Waterjet Intensifier Pump
Jet Edge’s iP60-80DS diesel-powered water jet pump is capable of producing up to 1.35 gpm (5.1 L/m) of ultra-high pressure water for mobile water jet cutting applications, and is especially suited for cold cutting in environments where heat and flames are restricted. The iP60-80DS is powered by a reliable four-cylinder Cummins turbocharged diesel engine and is designed for portability and ease of maintenance. A 36,000 psi conversion kit is available.
Hydraulic Versacutter
Jet Edge’s Hydraulic Versacutter is a portable abrasivejet cutting and beveling system. Rigid and flexible tracks allow the Hydraulic Versacutter to operate on flat or curved surfaces. The system is used in a variety of cutting applications including pipelines, steel reinforced concrete, reactor vessels and fabricated metal structures. It is especially suited for cutting in hazardous zones where flames and heat are restricted. It is powered by a Jet Edge water jet intensifier pump.
Gyra Jet LP
Jet Edge’s Gyra Jet LP is a rotating hand-held water blasting tool that directs up to 55,000 psi (3,800 bar) UHP water for water jet surface preparation, industrial cleaning, coating removal, and concrete demolition. Typical applications are removal of damaged surfaces, preparation for recoating or painting, and stripping corrosion and over-spray. The Gyra Jet uses much less water than a typical pressure washer and, unlike sandblasting, it does not create hazardous airborne dust. It is powered by a Jet Edge water jet intensifier pump.
Ultra Deckblaster
Jet Edge’s Ultra Deckblaster is specifically designed for ultra-high pressure (UHP) waterjet surface preparation, water jet coating removal, and light scarification on flat surfaces such as ship decks. The self-propelled Ultra Deckblaster waterjetting machine operates at pressures up to 55,000 psi (3,800 bar). The Ultra Deckblaster also removes accumulated spillage such as grease, oil and overspray. The Ultra Deckblaster can be connected to an industrial vacuum system to contain waste water, an important consideration in sensitive marine environments. It is powered by a Jet Edge water jet intensifier pump.
About Jet Edge
Established in 1984, Jet Edge is a global designer and manufacturer of waterjet systems for precision cutting, surface preparation and coating removal. Jet Edge systems are used around the world in a broad range of industries, from the world's leading airlines to automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturers, machine and job shops. Jet Edge waterjet systems are proudly made in the U.S.A. For more information about Jet Edge, visit http://www.jetedge.com/, e-mail sales@jetedge.com or call 1-800-JET-EDGE (538-3343).
About Chukar Waterjet
Chukar Waterjet is a leader in application and rental of ultra-high pressure (UHP) waterjet mobile equipment, and provides prompt, high-quality waterjet fabrication services and cleaning applications. Chukar Waterjet also is a supplier of high quality parts for waterjet cutting and cleaning equipment, offering a complete line of waterjet replacement parts. For more information about Chukar Waterjet, visit http://www.chukarwaterjet.com/, or call 1-888-497-8749 or (763) 497-8749
Water jet technology companies Jet Edge and Chukar Waterjet will exhibit the latest innovations in portable ultra-high pressure water jet cutting and surface preparation water jetting technology at the International WorkBoat Show, Dec. 1-3 in New Orleans. Look for Jet Edge and Chukar in Booth 3559.
As leaders in the ultra-high pressure waterjet industry, waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge and its applications partner Chukar Waterjet have developed numerous waterjetting tools crucial to the workboat and shipyard industries, including portable water jet cutting machines, precision water jet cutting systems, ultra-high pressure water blasting tools, undersea waterjetting equipment and electric and diesel-powered water jet intensifier pumps. Most recently, in emergency response to the Gulf oil spill, the two companies partnered to develop the first-known waterjet intensifier pump capable of operating at depths below 5,000 feet. BP used the subsea waterjetting system to blast away hydrates that were clogging a containment system.
During International WorkBoat Show, Jet Edge and Chukar will display several water jet tools that are ideal for use in environmentally sensitive marine environments or potentially hazardous areas, including the Jet Edge Hydraulic Versacutter portable linear and pipe cutting system; Gyra Jet LP ultra-high pressure lance for surface preparation, coating and corrosion removal; Ultra Deckblaster walk-behind deck blasting system for removing coatings and corrosion; and the 80hp 60,000 psi iP60-80DS diesel-powered portable water jet intensifier pump. Technical experts from Jet Edge and Chukar Waterjet will be available to answer questions about water jet applications.
Commercialization Partner Sought for Subsea Waterjet Equipment
Jet Edge and Chukar Waterjet are seeking an existing underwater operations technology company with which they can partner to bring their undersea waterjetting equipment to the commercial market. For more information, contact Bruce Kivisto at Chukar Waterjet at 763-497-8731.
Water Jet Equipment on Display at International WorkBoat Show 2010:
Jet Edge’s iP60-80DS diesel-powered water jet pump is capable of producing up to 1.35 gpm (5.1 L/m) of ultra-high pressure water for mobile water jet cutting applications, and is especially suited for cold cutting in environments where heat and flames are restricted. The iP60-80DS is powered by a reliable four-cylinder Cummins turbocharged diesel engine and is designed for portability and ease of maintenance. A 36,000 psi conversion kit is available.
Jet Edge’s Hydraulic Versacutter is a portable abrasivejet cutting and beveling system. Rigid and flexible tracks allow the Hydraulic Versacutter to operate on flat or curved surfaces. The system is used in a variety of cutting applications including pipelines, steel reinforced concrete, reactor vessels and fabricated metal structures. It is especially suited for cutting in hazardous zones where flames and heat are restricted. It is powered by a Jet Edge water jet intensifier pump.
Jet Edge’s Gyra Jet LP is a rotating hand-held water blasting tool that directs up to 55,000 psi (3,800 bar) UHP water for water jet surface preparation, industrial cleaning, coating removal, and concrete demolition. Typical applications are removal of damaged surfaces, preparation for recoating or painting, and stripping corrosion and over-spray. The Gyra Jet uses much less water than a typical pressure washer and, unlike sandblasting, it does not create hazardous airborne dust. It is powered by a Jet Edge water jet intensifier pump.
Jet Edge’s Ultra Deckblaster is specifically designed for ultra-high pressure (UHP) waterjet surface preparation, water jet coating removal, and light scarification on flat surfaces such as ship decks. The self-propelled Ultra Deckblaster waterjetting machine operates at pressures up to 55,000 psi (3,800 bar). The Ultra Deckblaster also removes accumulated spillage such as grease, oil and overspray. The Ultra Deckblaster can be connected to an industrial vacuum system to contain waste water, an important consideration in sensitive marine environments. It is powered by a Jet Edge water jet intensifier pump.
About Jet Edge
Established in 1984, Jet Edge is a global designer and manufacturer of waterjet systems for precision cutting, surface preparation and coating removal. Jet Edge water jets are used around the world in a broad range of industries, from the world's leading airlines to automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturers, machine and job shops. Jet Edge waterjet systems are proudly made in the U.S.A. For more information about Jet Edge, visit http://www.jetedge.com/, e-mail sales@jetedge.com or call 1-800-JET-EDGE (538-3343).
About Chukar Waterjet
Chukar Waterjet is a leader in application and rental of ultra-high pressure (UHP) waterjet mobile equipment, and provides prompt, high-quality waterjet fabrication services and cleaning applications. Chukar Waterjet also is a supplier of high quality parts for waterjet cutting and cleaning equipment, offering a complete line of waterjet replacement parts. For more information about Chukar Waterjet, visit http://www.chukarwaterjet.com/, or call 1-888-497-8749 or (763) 497-8749.
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