Abrasive Water-Jet Cutting

Abrasive water-jet cutting is a process using special tools capable of slicing into metal or other materials using a jet of water at high velocity and pressure or a mixture of water and an abrasive substance.  Abrasive water-jet cutting is the safest cutting method in potentially explosive atmospheres or around flammable materials, because it is self-cooling and provides no ignition source for gas line construction and maintenance.

  • Construction - Precision cutting of concrete in areas where ignition or excessive dust is problematic.
  • Power Generation - Cutting structural steel, piping, and vessels
  • Manufacturing - Cutting access port into storage tanks that contain combustible materials.
  • Petrochemical - Cutting structural steel, piping, and vessels on offshore production platforms.
Industry   Abrasive Cutting Application  Minimum Pressure (PSI)  Maximum Pressure (PSI)  
Construction  Natural Gas line pipe construction/repair
Cutting steel beams or thick concrete sections		 20000
20000		 40000
40000
Marine  Pile cutting for rig de-commissioning/salvage 20000 40000
Petrochemical  Cutting door sheet to access tanks for cleaning or maintenance
De-commissioning plants/sites		 20000
20000		 40000
40000
Power Generation/ Coal  Gain access for cleaning & maintenance
De-commissioning plant/sites		 20000
20000		 40000
40000
Power Generation/ Nuclear  Removing failed components for analysis
Gain access for cleaning & maintenance
De-commissioning plant/sites		 20000
20000
20000		 40000
40000
40000

Note — contact Jetstream of Houston for more detailed information about recommended pressure ranges and always follow manufacturers safety instructions