The Elkhart Brass fully automated, remote-controllable and configurable HydroBlast™ monitor is designed to provide the flexibility and reliability required for automatic mining vehicles and equipment washdown, aircraft wash and non-classified location fire suppression applications.

Designed for frequent, repeated and multi-spray pattern applications, the HydroBlast is equipped with seal and bearing designs that provide ultimate protection against fine mining dust and water ingress to ensure durability. In addition, the HydroBlast system offers programming and configuration flexibility that enables customers to choose from utilizing the HydroBlast remote control system or using customer plant PLC control unit to control the functions of the HydroBlast system. The HydroBlast system is feature rich and offers the industry’s most cost-efficient and reliable solutions in its class.

Key Features

  • Durability

    • Heavy-duty cycle motors
    • Thrust bearing design
    • Industrial grade bearings
    • Industrial grade seals
    • IP68 rated monitor

  • Safety

    • Mechanical stop limits
    • Programmable stops
    • Absolute positioning sensing

  • Configurable

    • Field programmable
    • Learn feature via joystick operation
    • Customer defined wash sequence

  • Versatile

    • Automatic activation of recipe via asset tag
    • Local joystick control for recipe creation
    • Modular expandable
    • Networkable via Internet IP, Modbus TCP, CANbus, Bluetooth and Bluetooth low energy

  • Built to Last

    • Optional SS protective cage to protect against fast moving ore
    • Corrosion resistant 85 brass construction
    • Industrial grade bearings
    • Industrial grade seals
    • Protective motor covers
    • Protective bumper to protect nozzle against impact

  • Ease of Install & Service

    • Low profile – easy to install
    • Event log
    • Real time troubleshooting instructions
    • Automatic event driven email notification
    • Remote diagnostics

  • Performance

    • 50-700 gpm (180 to 2550 LPM) flow rate
    • Max operating pressure: 250 psi (17 BAR)
    • Vertical Oscillation: -45° to +90°
    • Horizontal Oscillation: 350°
    • Stream reach: Up to 271 ft (83 m)
    • +/-0.5° positioning accuracy
    • Absolute positioning feedback
    • Ambient temp rating: -13° F to 149° F (-25° C to 65° C)

Hydroblast Applications

  • Mining and construction equipment cleaning

  • Mining fire protection applications

  • Chute cleaning

  • Damper bin cleaning

  • Reclaimer cleaning

  • Conveyor belt cleaning

  • Mining vehicle washdown

  • Rail cars washdown

  • Lumber mills

  • Construction equipment washdown

  • Dust mitigation

  • Arena fire protection

  • Stadium fire protection

  • Convention center fire protection

  • Waste recycling plant fire protection

  • Waste treatment overflow tank cleaning

Vertical Motion

-45° to +90° Oscillation

Horizontal Motion

350° Horizontal Oscillation

Reduced Wear

Thrust rods and bearings reduce wear on joints to improve life cycle and durability.

System Monitor Options

HydroBlast™

  • Rated up to 750 gpm (2900 LPM)
  • Rugged 85 brass construction
  • Heavy-duty use

Sidewinder® EXM2

  • Rated up to 750 gpm (2900 LPM)
  • Teflon-impregnated hard-coated finish
  • Lightweight aluminum construction

Cobra™ EXM2

  • Rated up to 1250 gpm (4750 LPM)
  • Teflon-impregnated hard-coated finish
  • Lightweight aluminum construction

Scorpion® EXM2

  • Rated up to 2500 gpm (9500 LPM)
  • Teflon-impregnated hard-coated finish
  • Lightweight aluminum construction

HydroBlast Monitor System

Designed for frequent, repeated and multi-spray pattern applications, the HydroBlast is equipped with seal and bearing designs that provide ultimate protection against fine mining dust and water ingress to ensure durability.

  • Field programmable HMI touch screen for managing the functions of up to 16 independent monitors
  • Learn feature via joystick operation enables field configuration of spray patterns for fire suppression and wash down applications
  • Real time troubleshooting via HMI control unit enables system diagnostics from remote location
  • Heavy-duty 85 brass for corrosive and non-corrosive environment applications
  • Lightweight Teflon impregnated hard anodized aluminum monitors for non-corrosive environment applications
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