NLB Introduces Saflex 2000 Tube Cleaning System
Send Via E-MailWIXOM, MI - September 14, 2010 - WastewaterPR.com - The system can clean two tubes at once, on both the in and out strokes. The operator simply positions the flex lances at the tube openings and pushes buttons on the hand lance to feed them in and out and rates of up to 2 feet per second (0.6m/sec.). Alternatively, the lances can be automatically positioned with an optional X-Y positioner, using wireless controls that let the operator stand well clear of the action.
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NLB Saflex 2000
The semi-automated Saflex™ 2000 from NLB Corp. makes tube bundle cleaning more productive, typically cleaning four times as many tubes in a given period as manual water jetting.
The system can clean two tubes at once, on both the in and out strokes. The operator simply positions the flex lances at the tube openings and pushes buttons on the hand lance to feed them in and out and rates of up to 2 feet per second (0.6m/sec.). Alternatively, the lances can be automatically positioned with an optional X-Y positioner, using wireless controls that let the operator stand well clear of the action.
The Saflex™ 2000 operates at pressures up to 40,000 psi (2,800 bar) and can clean tubes ranging from 4 mm to 15 mm in diameter with a simple hose change. Stroke lengths are adjustable to accommodate tube bundles of different lengths.
The Saflex™ 2000 is one of a family of automated and semi-automated tube bundle cleaning accessories from NLB Corp., a leader in high-pressure and ultra-high pressure water jet productivity. NLB manufactures a full line of quality water jetting systems and accessories for contractor and industrial uses, including tube bundle and tank cleaning, product removal, surface preparation, pavement stripe and rubber removal, concrete hydrodemolition, concrete and pipe cutting, and more.
