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says Benner. For example, KEG’s Torpedo Nozzle utilizes two
different water jet angles to ensure superior sand, mud, and
debris transport from the pipe floor in diameters from 6"-
16". The company also offers a variety of floor cleaner sizes
designed for pipe diameters from 4"-72". One unique floor
cleaner model, called the Twins, utilizes two floor cleaners
with high-performance fluid mechanics that work in tandem
with a Y-connector, for pipe up to 84" in diameter.
For more information: call 866-595-0515, fax (866) 595-0517,
visit www.kegtechnologies.net or write to KEG Technologies
Inc., at 6220 N. Pinnacle Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Del Williams is a technical writer based in Torrance, California.
According to Benner, VPC also uses a unique rotating nozzle
to remove stubborn debris from pipes. The
Duce Nozzle utilizes water-driven rotation
and vibration to create a unique “jackhammer”
action to remove grout and mortar
residue, scaling, tuberculation, or other
deposits that have hardened to the pipe floor
or wall. This approach is more efficient than
cutting and milling out the material, but is
not recommended for clay pipes.
“We have found that the KEG Technologies’
Duce Nozzle works extremely well to break
up hardened debris,” he says.
When a severe blockage is identified, chain
cutter nozzles are designed to cut through
difficult obstructions and thick root masses.
When high-pressure water enters the chain
cutter nozzle chamber, it is directed to spin
the cutting chains at high velocity with
enough torque to avoid seizing.
Although the high-performance Tier 3
nozzles cost more than lower-performing
nozzles, Benner has found this acceptable
because his work crew completes jobs much
faster using them. He notes that there is
no substitute for having the right tools and
experience to clear industrial pipes quickly,
whether for routine maintenance or an
emergency.
“We will not use inferior nozzles because
they just don’t work when industrial pipes
and lines must be efficiently cleaned and
cleared of any debris,” Benner says. “This
commitment to quickly getting the job done
right has earned us repeat business and
helped to keep plants running without incident
or downtime.”
Having used high-performance nozzles for
years, he emphasizes that the units are designed
to last. “We originally bought some
KEG Tier 3 nozzles 15 years ago, and they still
perform reliably,” says Benner.
As a final thought Benner concludes, “You
really need to understand the products you
use, and KEG will go the extra mile to help
you understand the product.”
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