4 Major Applications Of High-Pressure Pumps
Pressurized liquid flow has multiple domestic and industrial applications. High-pressure pumps create pressurized flow using plungers or pistons. The flow speed creates the pressure, so high-pressure pumps can displace high volumes of liquid per second to create very high pressure at the exit point. What are some applications of high-pressure pumps?
Painting Industry
Large-scale paint removal from metallic surfaces is a challenge because of the labor intensity. However, high-pressure water jets are effective in cleaning off the paint on metallic surfaces. High-pressure water guns can quickly remove paint when combined with surface cleaners and paint abrasives.
A good example of this application is removing paint from metallic roofs. When the old paint coating cracks, it exposes the substrate, which leads to rusting and corrosion. Before you apply new paint, you must clean off the old paint down to the rust. High-pressure pumps are used to clean such surfaces much faster than manual scraping.
Pipe Cleaning
Cleaning pipes is a challenging task because of the limitation of maneuvering space. Hydro jetting is a popular technique that plumbers use to clear blocked pipes. It is effective for unblocking pipes with stubborn deposits and blockages.
High-pressure pump pipe cleaning is used in unblocking residential sewer lines and in cleaning large-diameter industrial pipes. Maneuverable high-pressure nozzles can move along the pipe, including the bends, to blast at solids encrusted on pipe walls or blocking the flow. It is significantly cheaper than digging up piping or cutting off blocked sections for repair.
Concrete Construction
The biggest challenge when doing concrete repair and upgrades is how to break off the damaged concrete without damaging the underlying reinforcement bars. It is easier to do the repairs and upgrades when the bars are left intact. It also does not have a significant effect on structural integrity.
High-pressure pumps with water jets are used to remove broken concrete with precision. They can be used on concrete areas near windows, utility lines, and expansion joints with lowered risk of damage. It makes repair work easier and cheaper because you don't have to move and replace these underlying structures and installations.
Large Scale Cleaning
High-pressure pumps are useful for large-scale cleaning applications, for example, airport runways. The shipbuilding industry also uses highly pressurized water to clean ship hulls. The water jets effectively clean off organic scum and rust on the hull.
Do you have an application that needs high-pressure liquid flow? Talk to a heavy machinery supplier about high-pressure pump options.