Pratt & Whitney launches PurePulse waterjet technology

Pratt & Whitney is launching a new service called PurePulse waterjet technology. This closed-loop, forced pulse waterjet system is a patented way to strip chrome, HVOF (high velocity oxygen fuel) and other coatings from parts and machinery, saving customers time and money. It can replace chemical dipping and grinding and has a system that reuses filtered water. With this technology, no abrasives or chemicals are needed to remove coatings. According to Jim Cooper, general manager, Pratt & Whitney Automation, not only does PurePulse avoid potentially harmful chemicals of the coatings removal process, but it also is more efficient than traditional forced water jet technology.