NLB Corp.

The Leader in High-Pressure

Water Jet Technology
Productivity that
pays for itself
It’s easy to see why so many surface
preparation contractors are switching to
NLB water jetting these days. It’s simply
the most productive, economical way to
achieve the surface you need for good
coating adhesion, while fully respecting
the environment.
NLB water jetting quickly removes
coatings, rust, and other tough
adherents without the hazards of grit
blasting. The resulting surface meets or
exceeds all recognized standards
(including the WJ-1 or “white metal”
specification of NACE No. 5 and SSPC-
SP-12, and SIS Sa 3).
Water jetting is also the only way
Original Water jetting is ideal for preparing ships, tanks and
to meet the SC-2 standard for other large surfaces.
Profile
removing soluble salts, which hamper
adhesion and often lead to coating
failure. During grit blasting, these
salts are often trapped in cavities Bent and Trapped
Peened Contaminants
within the metal. But ultra-high original
pressure (up to 40,000 psi, or 2,800 profile
bar) water jetting cleans deeply Waterjetted peak
enough to prevent these invisible
“corrosion cells” from forming, and
even restores the surface’s original
profile (see inset). Grit Blasted
Today this power is readily available
— for manual or automated surface
preparation — with NLB’s standard-
setting HydroPrep™ system. And for
applications that don’t demand ultra-
high pressure, our 5,000 to 25,000 psi
(350 to 1,700 bar) pumps and
accessories are every bit as productive
and reliable.
NLB’s HydroPrep™ system gives you
the productivity of grit blasting without
the expense, hazards and clean-up
problems. Its vacuum recovery feature
not only simplifies disposal, but leaves a
clean, dry surface — free of flash rusting
and ready to recoat. For details and
specifications, please read on. You can prepare concrete surfaces
(shown here) as easily as metal.
HYDROPREP™
™
SYSTEM
When your project involves large,
vertical surfaces, you need NLB’s
versatile HydroPrep™ system. It
features a rugged ULTRA-CLEAN®
pump unit and vacuum recovery of
wastewater and debris, plus the
specific accessories you need for
manual or automated work.

Crawler
For tall surfaces, such as tanks and
ship hulls, the automated SRT-10
Crawler* is your most productive
choice. “Driven” from a remote
operator console, it moves up,
down and sideways while patented
SPIN JET® nozzles strip away
epoxies and other coatings.
The Crawler’s maneuverability
comes from its unique pivoting
design, which allows the drive to SRT-10 Crawler
rotate around the SPIN JET® seal
without snarling the hoses.
A vacuum system lets the Crawler
grip the surface (even over welds) as
well as recover debris and waste-
water. A winch skid assembly and
locking pulleys act as a fall arrest
system. VertaJet™ SRT-6

*patent pending

VertaJet™
The handheld VertaJet™ SRT-6 is Accessory Max. Max. Air Vacuum Vacuum
ideal for smaller jobs, especially if Pressure Flow Requirement Requirement Attachment
you have to work around corners,
SRT-10 Crawler 40,000 psi 10 gpm 70 scfm @ 100 psi 500 cfm @ 4”
overhangs, rivets, or other obstruc-
(2,800 bar) (37.8 lpm) (33 l/s @ 6.9 bar) 24” Hg (10.2 cm)
tions. The VertaJet is compact,
(850 m3/hr @
lightweight and easy to handle. It 24” Hg)
is also counterbalanced, to further
minimize operator fatigue. Its SRT-6 VertaJet™ 40,000 psi 6 gpm 20 scfm @ 90 psi 90-300 cfm @ 3”
SPIN JET® nozzles create a 6” (2,800 bar) (23 lpm) (9.4 l/s @ 6 bar) 3” Hg max. (7.6 cm)
(15 cm) cleaning path. (153-510 m3/hr @
3” Hg max.)
WATER JET
VS. GRIT
When you consider all the factors,
NLB’s HydroPrep™ system consis-
tently outperforms grit blasting.
In addition to achieving a quality
surface, water jetting:
• significantly simplifies clean-up
and disposal (see chart);
• minimizes operating and
maintenance costs;
• can be performed nearly
anywhere;
• drastically reduces airborne
pollutants (see table);
• removes invisible contaminants
(e.g. entrapped chlorides);
• is virtually dust-free, so won’t
damage nearby equipment;
• operates at lower sound levels;
• uses only a few gallons of water
(usually recycled); and
• requires minimal training.
Hand lancing brings the
benefits of water jetting to
WHICH hard-to-reach areas.

PRESSURE?
NLB water jet equipment is avail-
able in a wide range of pressures
to suit your application. You
should match pressure to the task
as follows (general guidelines only;
please call NLB for specific advice):
• To remove loose, flaking paint Report Confirms Less Lead
or build-ups of grease or oil – From Water Jetting
5,000 to 10,000 psi Method Micrograms of Lead
(350 to 700 bar);
per Cubic Meter
• To remove rust blisters and
flaking paint without disturbing Low-Volume Slurry Blasting 5
tightly bonded paint – 10,000 to High-Pressure Water Jetting
20,000 psi (700 to 1,400 bar); - 20,000 to 30,000 psi
• For complete removal, down to (1,400 to 2,500 bar) 8
bare metal – ultra-high pressure, Hand and Powered Tool Cleaning 680
or 20,000 to 40,000 psi (1,400 Containment with Recyclable
to 2,800 bar). Metallic Media 3,015
Open Air Abrasive Blasting 13,439
Source: National Shipbuilding Research Program, 1998
PROVEN
ACCESSORIES
Contractors depend on NLB for
innovative water jet accessories
that stand up to the toughest
operating conditions. Some of our
surface preparation accessories are
highlighted here.
Vortex™ 36-9950-15A
VORTEX ™

Floor and Deck

Cleaners
NLB’s SPIN JET® units, the standard-
setters for stripping floors, decks
and grates, are as maneuverable as
they are powerful. The Vortex™
36-9900-15A* is made of light-
weight aluminum, with an adjust-
able handle to maximize operator NLB8466 BiMode™
comfort. The Vortex™ 36-9950-15A valve (top) and
adds vacuum recovery. NCG8400A lance

NCG8400A-2
Rotating Lance
NLB’s NCG8400A-2 Rotating Lance
produces a powerful ultra-high
pressure jetting spray. Weighing
just 16 lbs. (7.3 kg), it features dual
triggers to minimize accidental
actuation. A variety of heads are
available, to suit many applications.

NLB8466
Bi-Mode™ Valve
The Bi-Mode™ Valve lets you switch
from single to dual-lance operation Ship Bottom Cleaner
with a simple nozzle change, and SBC36-8300-15A
“dumps” pressure should your
compressed air supply fail. It
works with the VertaJet™, Crawler, Accessory Max. Max. Air Vacuum Vacuum
and rotating lances. Pressure Flow Requirement Requirement Attachment

Vortex™ 40,000 psi 11 gpm 50 scfm @ 65 psi N/A N/A

Ship Bottom 36-9900-15A (2,800 bar) (42 lpm) (23.6 l/s @ 4.5 bar)
Cleaner Vortex™ 40,000 psi 11 gpm 50 scfm @ 65 psi 1,500 cfm @ 1” Hg 4”
The self-propelled SBC36-8300-15A* 36-9950-15A (2,800 bar) (42 lpm) (23.6 l/s @ 4.5 bar) (2,550 m3/hr @ 1” Hg) (10.2 cm)
is ideal for removing paint and
NCG8400A-2 40,000 psi 10 gpm 20 scfm @ 90 psi N/A N/A
coatings from ship bottoms and
(2,800 bar) (38 lpm) (9.4 l/s @ 6 bar)
other overhead surfaces. It is
pneumatically operated, with NLB8466 40,000 psi 10 gpm 10 scfm @ 90 psi N/A N/A
handle-mounted controls. (2,800 bar) (38 lpm) (4.7 l/s @ 6 bar)

*patent pending SBC36-8300-15A 40,000 psi 6 gpm 70 scfm @ 100 psi 1,500 cfm @ 1” Hg 4”
(2,800 bar) (23 lpm) (33 l/s @ 6.9 bar) (2,550 m3/hr @ 1” Hg) (10.2 cm)
THE NLB
ADVANTAGE
NLB has become a global leader
in high-pressure and ultra-high
pressure water jetting by providing
our customers with the most
dependable pumps and support in
the industry. With NLB, you get: Model 40250D
40,000 psi (2,800 bar)
• the broadest range of pump 10 gpm (37.9 lpm)
pressures, flows and
horsepower, available with
diesel or electric power;
• a simple, low-rpm pump design
that minimizes wear, thus
increasing uptime and
simplifying maintenance;
• heavy-duty construction for
continuous duty under tough
Model 40201D
operating conditions;
40,000 psi (2,800 bar)
• low operating costs, as well as 6 gpm (22.7 lpm)
economical (and readily
available) parts;
• the industry’s largest selection of
accessories (lances, crawlers,
protective clothing, etc.);
• your choice of purchase, rental
or lease, from convenient
regional offices;
• factory-trained service Model 4075D
technicians, always on-call; 40,000 psi (2,800 bar)
3 gpm (11.4 lpm)
• comprehensive product and
safety training;
• dedicated engineering and R&D
efforts, all in-house;
• a global network of dependable,
full-service distributors with
comprehensive spare parts
inventories.
Model 4030D
40,000 psi (2,800 bar)
1.5 gpm (5.7 lpm)

NLB. The Contractor’s Choice.

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