Welcome to StoneAge Tool Talk
We have introduced this section to serve as a resource to help you better understand the many dynamics of waterblasting. Many of our Tool Talk topics are a result of questions asked by waterblast professionals from around the world.
- Understanding Pressure Loss
What influences pressure loss • Attaining maximum power
- Surface Preparation
Determining factors • Power • Controlled rotation
- Pipe Cleaning
Choosing the right tool for the job • Head selection • Jetting • Safety
- Sewer Nozzles
Clearing sewers, drains, and culverts • Nozzles • Rotation • Thrust
- Rotary Couplings
Getting more power from your pump • Rotary couplings = Swivels • Swivel options
- Tube Cleaning Systems
Cleaning heat exchangers, evaporators, coolers and more • Selecting a nozzle • Jetting • Rotation • Feed rate
- Mechanized No-Entry Systems for Large Tank and Vessel Cleaning
Efficient cleaning of tanks, boilers, furnaces, and large vessels • 2-D and 3-D tools • Rotation • Limited access
If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, please don’t hesitate to ask us.
Our technical specialists are here to help!

