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High-Pressure Water Jetting: Industrial Cleaning and Cutting

Our high-pressure water jetting technique utilizes pump sets with varying flow rates and water jets operating at pressures between 5,000 and 40,000 psi. We offer a wide range of specialized devices for each type of task, ensuring maximum efficiency in all operations.

Main Services

  • Cleaning and Descaling: Cleaning of boiler tubes, refinery furnaces, pipelines of various diameters, process vessels, reactors, distillation towers, and cooling towers.
  • Automated Cleaning: Internal and/or external cleaning of heat exchangers.
  • Industrial Cutting: Water cutting of pipelines, metal structures, concrete, and refractory materials.
  • Structure Cleaning: Cleaning of oil platform structures and automotive industry paint booth grilles and skids.
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Application Sectors

We operate in various sectors, including:

  • Oil and Gas: Drilling and production platforms, refineries, and terminals.
  • Heavy Manufacturing: Petrochemical, pulp and paper, steel, and cement industries.
  • Automotive: Automotive industry.

Surface Preparation with Ultra-High Pressure Water Jetting

Proper surface preparation is crucial to ensure the durability of any industrial paint or coating. We use ultra-high pressure water jetting to remove damaged paint layers and prepare the surface for the application of new coatings, ensuring optimal adhesion.

Industrial hydroblasting utilizes sets of motor pumps with different flow rates and working pressures, typically ranging from 5,000 to 40,000 psi, depending on the application and the type of surface to be treated. The system consists of high-pressure pumps, safety hoses, guns, and specific nozzles that precisely direct the water jet to the cleaning area. The kinetic energy generated by the jet impact allows for the efficient removal of encrustations without causing mechanical damage to the treated surfaces.

 

Water Jettings 10.000 a 40.000 psi
Surface Preparation
Hydroblasted Surface

THE TSL Engineering and Services has extensive experience in performing services of Hydroblasting and industrial cleaning with hydrojet, operating for over 40 years in various industry segments. The company has a large fleet of high-performance equipment capable of operating at pressures up to 40,000 psiIn addition to a wide variety of devices specific to each type of application.

With a highly qualified and trained team to operate in complex industrial environments, TSL performs hydroblasting services in refineries, offshore platforms, petrochemical plants, chemical and steel industries, and various other industrial facilities throughout Brazil.

With tradition, technology, and a commitment to safety, TSL has established itself as one of the most experienced companies in the market. Industrial hydroblasting, cleaning of process equipment and surface preparation for painting., offering complete and efficient solutions for the maintenance and cleaning needs of industries.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hydrojetting | Hydrojets

What is hydroblasting?

Hydroblasting is an industrial cleaning technique that uses high or ultra-high pressure water jets to remove encrustations, residues, paints, oxides, and other contaminants from industrial surfaces and equipment.

How does hydrojetting work?

The process uses motor pumps capable of generating pressures between 5,000 and 40,000 psi, which direct jets of water through hoses, guns, and specific nozzles. The force of the water impact removes encrustations without causing mechanical damage to the treated surfaces.

Does hydroblasting use chemicals?

No. Unlike traditional cleaning methods, hydroblasting uses only pressurized water, which makes the process safer and reduces the risk of environmental contamination.

In which industrial sectors is hydroblasting used?

The technique is widely applied in various sectors, such as: Oil and gas, Petrochemicals, Mining, Pulp and paper, Steelmaking, Automotive industry, Power generation, Chemical industry.

What equipment can be cleaned using high-pressure water jetting?

Among the main equipment that can be cleaned using this technique are: Industrial pipelines, Heat exchangers, Boilers, Reactors, Distillation towers, Cooling towers, Industrial tanks.

Is hydroblasting used to clean heat exchangers?

Yes. This is one of the most common applications. The process removes scale buildup on heat exchanger tubes, restoring their thermal efficiency and improving the performance of the industrial system.

Can hydroblasting be automated?

Yes. In some operations, automated or robotic systems are used for internal cleaning of equipment such as heat exchangers, pipes, and tanks, increasing the safety and efficiency of the process.

Can hydroblasting also be used for industrial cutting?

Yes. Ultra-high pressure water jets can be used for cutting pipes, metal structures, concrete, and refractory materials, depending on the application.

Can hydroblasting be used to prepare surfaces for painting?

Yes. The technique removes deteriorated paint, oxides, and contaminants from the surface, preparing the material to receive new coatings and ensuring better paint adhesion.

What are the main advantages of industrial hydroblasting?

High efficiency in contaminant removal. Reduced use of chemicals. Lower environmental impact. Greater operational safety. Adaptability for different surfaces and applications.