What is the difference between waterjet and abrasive waterjet (abrasivejet)?
“Waterjet” is commonly used to reference both straight water jet and abrasive water jet (abrasivejet) cutting. Straight waterjets cut with ultra-high pressure water alone. Abrasivejet cuts with an abrasive material (usually garnet) that has been added to the water stream. Straight waterjet can cut through softer materials such as food, rubber and foam. Abrasive waterjets are used to cut through harder materials such as plastic, composites, stone and metals. What is the difference between an intensifier and a crankshaft/direct-drive pump? A crankshaft or direct-drive style pump uses a crank to drive the pump’s plunger, while an intensifier uses a hydraulic cylinder to drive the plunger. Intensifier pumps cost somewhat more upfront, but pay for themselves over time with lower maintenance costs and longer service life. Jet Edge has customers who have logged more than 35,000 hours on intensifier pumps that are still going strong.
