A centralizer helps to protect the tool as it passes through the pipe and balances jet standoff distance for more consistent cleaning. In cases where the pipe size is more than 1.5 times the tool diameter, a centralizer is an important safety device, preventing the tool from turning around and dangerously thrusting backwards out of the pipe during industrial cleaning.
This Gopher Skid Centralizer is available in a variety of sizes to fit pipes ranging from 4 in. to 12 in. in diameter.