EXPLOSIVE PERFORMANCE THAT SPEEDS UP TURN OVER
Kerrick recently commissioned a high pressure surface preparation jetter for Trafalgar Painting Company Ltd (painting,surface preparation and asbestos removal specialists based out Nelson, New Zealand). The client required a high pressure jetting system to speed up the process of removing paint, rust and debris from ships, boats and machinery.
High pressure water jetting is a more efficient and environmentally friendly method than grit blasting as there is no grit disposal or airborne dust and all salt deposits are removed from the steel substrate, providing an ideal surface for new paint.
Kerrick supplied the Trafalgar Painting Company with a custom manufactured 110HP, diesel driven, skid mounted, high pressure surface preparation unit, fitted with a specialist Hughes HPS1000 pump. The system operates at 1000 bar with a flow of 34 l/min and easily strips away paint, dirt and rust without damaging the underlying structure.
Kerrick also supplied the client with an APS 1000 bar dump gun, Stoneage Barracuda nozzles, safety gear and onsite training. High pressure jetting is extremely dangerous work it’s therefore important to have safety protocols in place and to ensure correctly rated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn when the product is in use. Kerrick consequently supplied the client with world renowned TST 2800 bar rated safety gear. This range of PPE is not only rated to safely handle pressures of up to 2800 bar, it’s also comfortable and practical which encourages operators to use it.
Video demonstrations of the unit can be seen below. The first video shows the initial testing and demonstration of the surface preparation system on site at Kerrick. The second video shows the system being commissioned and used to strip paint from the surface of a large commercial fishing vessel.
Initial Demonstration and Testing
Onsite Commissioning and Stripping Paint from Commercial Fishing Vessel
Kerrick are the sole agents for Hughes Pumps in New Zealand. For more information on high pressure and ultra high pressure pumping systems call Kerrick on 0800 253 774.