Jetstream introduces Combination Manifold for fast pressure changes
Jetstream of Houston, LLP, a leading manufacturer of industrial high-pressure waterblasting equipment, parts and accessories, introduces a combination manifold for its 4200 Series UNxTM Bareshaft pump. The redesign allows pressure transitions between 10,000 psi to 15,000 psi to 20,000 psi and back again within minutes. The new setup streamlines conversions in the field for contractors who require different operating pressures for various applications.
“The combination manifold design was born from customer feedback. We found more contractors wanting an easier way to convert lower-pressure pumps to 20,000 psi. While conversations between 10,000 and 15,000 psi have always been quick and easy with Jetstream pumps, conversions to 20,000 psi have required changing the manifold and valves,” said John Schaer, new products engineering manager at Jetstream. “With the new design, fewer parts are needed for the changeout, saving time and money.”
The new combination manifold allows for a safe and easy transition between lower and higher pressures by simply changing the gland nut, packing, plunger and fittings. The redesigned UniValve can now handle 10,000 to 20,000 psi with conversions in less than 15 minutes. This update allows contractors to adapt their waterblasting pump for a variety of projects without the need to purchase or store as many additional components.
The combination manifold is an available option on all new 4200 Series UNx pumps. The pump series features a ductile iron frame, heat treated billet alloy steel crankshafts and the largest bearings of any comparable pump. A retrofit kit will also be available for 4200 Series pumps produced in the last 30 years. The kit includes a new manifold, UniValves, stuffing boxes and gland nuts.
Jetstream has long been a leader in manufacturing waterblasting pumps that allow quick and easy pressure conversions in the field. The standard manifold, which is still available for purchase, also allows simple changes to meet higher or lower pressure requirements but requires installing a different manifold to reach 20,000 psi. The new combination manifold offers a faster, streamlined process when adjusting between jobs in the field.