HydroChem
Tube cleaning in package boilers has been a safety concern for many years. HydroChem made the decision it was not going to have its valued employees crawl inside a mud or steam drum and put themselves in danger by flex lancing boiler tubes manually. The safety issues are obvious, and the quality issues are not far behind. HydroChem stayed out of that business for a few years, as there was no good way to clean these tubes from the outside other than chemical cleaning, which is not a fit for all situations. Fast-forward to 2016, when there was a lot of pressure from the industry to come up with a viable alternative. A couple of tools popped up on the market as an attempt at a solution, but they were difficult to run, unreliable and, at the end of the day, not a cost-effective solution for this application. HydroChem spent that last year developing and testing a tool at its technology center that is simple, reliable and cost-effective.
Introducing the BoilerBlaster™:
- Easy and quick setup
- Lightweight yet sturdy fabrication
- Modularity for all sizes of boilers
- Works from either steam or mud drum
- Durable and easily serviceable
- Safe and efficient no-entry solution
- Saves valuable money and time on cleanings
HydroChem has developed the most cost-effective method of hydroblasting boiler tubes on the market. By completing jobs in half the time and with half the amount of man-hours, the BoilerBlaster has become a tested and proven solution. The complete system can be packed into HydroChem's tech support vehicles along with everything needed to service a job. With the industry's current demand and HydroChem's state-of-the-art technology center, the company is now in full production of the BoilerBlaster systems and, as always, works continually to improve the tool based on customer and team feedback. The first enhancement made by working with the inspection teams was to implement a unique camera system through the tool to eliminate the need for their entry. The BoilerBlaster system is just one good example of how HydroChem utilizes its engineered solutions group to work alongside customers to come up with needed solutions to new and old industry problems. HydroChem takes pride in working hard to lower operating and maintenance costs for its customers while creating a much safer and more efficient work environment for everyone.
For more information or to discuss custom solutions for your needs, visit www.HydroChem.com or contact a HydroChem representative today at (800) 932-5326.
