Water Jet Solutions for Paint Booth Cleaning Brochure

The Leader in High-PressureWater Jet TechnologyNLB: the start of a great finishToday’s automotive finishes are formulated tolast for years. That’s great for cars and trucks,but a real problem for those who need toclean paint booth grates, skids and carriers.Fortunately, there’s an easy solution.NLB high-pressure water jets have beenremoving the toughest build-up for over 25years. Hundreds of vehicle plants around theworld rely on them to eliminate flaking paintand contamination while reducing labor andmaintenance. Without the hazards andregulatory concerns common with chemicalsand solvents.NLB’s proven plunger pumps deliverpressures from 10,000 to 40,000 psi (700 to2,800 bar), with a wide range of flows andhorsepowers. Connect one to an NLB lance,SPIN JET® or other high-pressure accessory,and you’ll have a powerful cleaning tool thatyou can count on for many years. You caneven run multiple accessories from a singlepump.Flexibility is another advantage. NLB waterjets can be used manually or in automatedsystems. Pumps can beelectric or diesel, permanentor mobile. Our trainedapplication engineers can help you match theproper pump and accessories to yourapplication.For today’s tough finishes — such as E-coat,primers, high solids, isocyanates, enamels, andclearcoats — a clean paint booth is a criticalfirst step in minimizing defects and warrantyclaims. Fortunately, nothing cleans paintbooths and carriers like NLB water jetting. Seefor yourself: call us for a free demonstration inyour plant.Among our customersSPIN JET®GRATECLEANERSWhen NLB introduced the SPIN JET®in 1977, most plants were manuallyremoving paint booth grates forchemical stripping or incineration.The SPIN JET® eliminated the strainof lifting as well as the hazard andexpense of chemicals… not tomention the risk of tripping over agrate warped by burning.Thousands of operating hoursover the past two decades haveled to many enhancements inSPIN JET® technology. But theprimary benefits have notchanged; they include:• Labor savings• Lower operating costs• Minimizes energy costs• Environmentally friendly• Can be used on all types ofpaints• No need for extra sets of grates• Easy to use, and to maintainMounted in a unit resembling alawn mower, a SPIN JET® cleansthe top and sides of a gratesimultaneously. An operatorsimply maneuvers it over the gratewhile rotating spray arms directhigh-pressure water jets at allsurfaces to be cleaned. The resultsare dramatic (see photo), and soare the savings.A number of portable modelsare available, with air-powered orself-rotating seals, to clean paths ofdifferent widths. Choose fromhigh-pressure or ultra-highpressure… even an exceptionallylightweight aluminum model.Spray arms are adjustable, toassure that spray patterns maxi-mize productivity. SPIN JET®s canalso be mounted in automated orsemi-automated cleaning systems(see inside).Typical paint boothgrate before and afterSPIN JET® cleaning.Portable SPIN JET® unitsare easy to maneuver.U.S. patent nos. 4,219,155 and 4,337,784CARRIERCLEANINGThe versatility of water jettingmakes it ideal for cleaning skidsand carriers. NLB can provideeither high-pressure (up to 20,000psi, or 1,400 bar) or ultra-highpressure (up to 40,000 psi, or2,800 bar) systems. These areapplied in two basic ways, eachfast, thorough and dependable.AutomatedSystemsFor maximum efficiency, NLB cansupply automated systems featuringpatented SPIN JET®s, pumps,controls, and related equipment.Water jets are mounted in a sound-attenuated enclosure, and directedat skids or carriers as needed.Cleaning times can be adjusted tomeet customer requirements.SPIN JET®s or SPIN-NOZZLE®scan also be robotically mounted,making them exceptionallypowerful, efficient cleaning tools.Robotic water jetting increasesflexibility, allowing you to shiftfrom cleaning an entire carrier totouching up critical areas (e.g.,mounting details or bar codes)with a simple programmingchange. With this labor-savingprocess, you never have to takecarriers out of production.ManualWith a hand-held lance androtating head, an operator candirect powerful water jets any-where they’re needed. Skids andcarriers can be stripped of paintand dirt in-line or off-line.Ultra-high pressurerotating nozzle, directedby a robot, follows aprogrammed path.An operator with a handlance (ultra-high pressureshown) makes short workof build-up on an auto-motive carrier.Rotating SPIN JET®s save laborby cleaning automatically.They are often mounted in aself-contained system.Automotive SkidConveyorPowered RotatingSPIN JETSelf RotatingSPIN JETCHAIN ANDCONVEYORNLB water jets quickly cleanoverhead and floor chains,manually or automatically. Insidea customized cleaning cabinet,SPIN JET® or SPIN-NOZZLE® headsdirect high-pressure water jets atall chain surfaces.• Helps reduce dirt in paint• Removes loose, flaking particles• Continuous cleaning allowsdogs and latches to move freely• Automatic system reduces labor• Elimination of paint build-upreduces horsepower overloadduring conveyor restartsHOOKS ANDFIXTURESWater jetting systems from NLBalso provide quick, effectivesolutions to hook and fixturecleaning problems. Unlike othermethods, which require consider-able heat or caustic chemicals,water jetting is very respectful ofthe environment. It’s also veryadaptive to your existing paintline, as it can be performed on-line or off-line.BODY WASHNLB’s rotating SPIN JET® heads arealso used in body wash systems, toremove welding residue, dust,drawing compounds, and othercontamination before phosphateapplication.Body washing with high-pressure water jetting can reducewarranty claims and ELPO reworkdue to dirt in paint. It also keepssystems cleaner, and reducesmaintenance and filter changes inthe first phosphate stage.No manual method ismore efficient thanultra-high pressurewater jetting.Even substantialpaint build-up onhooks presents noproblem for NLBwater jets.Cutaway view of cleaningcabinet shows how rotatingwater jets provide thoroughcleaning coverage. The Leader in High-Pressure Water Jet TechnologyOP-2M-2/06NLB PUMPS When you choose NLB, you get the complete support you need to maintain automotive quality — beginning with rugged, depend-able water jet pumps.Whatever pressure you need, from 2,000 to 40,000 psi (140 to 2,800 bar), NLB has a pump that delivers it. Most are available with electric or diesel power, mounted on skids or trailers to go where you need them. Features include:• Slow-running to minimize wear and maintenance• Hardened stainless steel valves for long life• Non-corrosive water tanks (stainless steel or polypropylene)• Self-adjusting packing assemblies for uniform pressure.NLB SUPPORTWhile NLB pumps have a well-deserved reputation for minimizing down time, it’s comforting to know that qualified service is available if you need it. This includes:• the largest spare parts inventory in the industry (most parts can be delivered within 24 hours)• toll-free parts ordering• continuous training for maintenance and safety• maintenance videos for the most popular pumps• comprehensive technical manualsThe 10250E is just one of dozens of NLB pump models.Headquarters29830 Beck Road Wixom, MI 48393-2824 (248) 624-5555 Fax: (248) 624-0908 e-mail: nlbmktg@nlbusa.com www.nlbcorp.comRegional Offices159 Harmony Rd, Mickleton, NJ 08056 (856) 423-2211, Fax: (856) 423-099711506 Spencer Hwy., La Porte, TX 77571 (281) 471-7761, Fax: (281) 471-873814302 Hwy 44 N., Gonzales, LA 70737 (225) 622-1666, Fax: (225) 622-73661323 E. Hill St., Signal Hill, CA 90755 (562) 490-3277, Fax: (562) 733-07801075 Breuckman Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 662-6800, Fax: (219) 662-1400