Open construction
The partly open carrier provides access around pipe supports and other obstacles, depending on the installation.
Pipe cleaning
R-Tube
DERC R-Tube
Take surface preparation around the pipe. A travelling carrier and rotating cleaning head work along the pipe exterior.
- Waterjetting
- Up to 3,000 bar at 18 l/min
- Travel speed
- 0–3 m/min
- Head motion
- 180° rotation
Equipment selection and ongoing support from Waterblast Industrial.
The product
Built for the work.
R-Tube prepares and cleans the outside of pipework. A travelling carrier moves along the pipe while the cleaning head rotates through 180°. Two Masterjets work inside a custom suction manifold.
Where it works.
- Pipe-exterior cleaning
- External pipe surface preparation
What it offers.
- Partly open carrier and head to negotiate supports where installation geometry permits
- Tool-free mounting design
- Remote controls designed to work with existing MagTrack equipment
Surface preparation around the pipe
Move along.
Work around.
The carrier travels along the pipe while the cleaning head rotates around its exterior.
Waterjet cleaning
Twin cleaning jets and a suction manifold work at the pipe surface.
Familiar controls
Designed to work with MagTrack remote controls.
ApplicationPipe exterior
Cleaning and surface preparation
ConfigurationSized for the pipe
Discuss diameter, access, and supports
MountingTool-free design
Open carrier and cleaning head
Technical details
Specifications & models.
Compare the configuration, then talk to us about the complete setup.
Pipe-size coverage is configuration dependent. DERC lists 6–60 inches in its description and 6–32 inches in its features; ask Waterblast to confirm the arrangement for your pipe.
Open a section to see its details. Wide tables scroll sideways. Ratings apply to the stated model or component; separate maximum values are not a guaranteed operating point. M / F indicate male / female; LH / RH indicate left- / right-hand thread. Blank source values are shown as —.
R-Tube operating details5 entries
| SPECIFICATION | DETAIL |
|---|---|
| Waterjet pressure and flow | Up to 3,000 bar at 18 l/min |
| Travel speed | 0–3 m/min |
| Cleaning head | Two Masterjets and a suction manifold |
| Head rotation | 180° |
| Pipe diameter | Confirm configuration: description says 6–60 inches; feature list says 6–32 inches |
Diameter coverage needs confirmation for the supplied configuration.
How it fits together
Equipment & components.
MagTrack ↗
R-Tube controls are designed to work with existing MagTrack equipment; confirm the controller version.
Technical resources
Documents & videos.
Product literature and technical references for a closer look.
Request a manual or drawing ↗Talk to Waterblast Industrial
Specify it for your job.
Get help with equipment selection, configuration and a quote.
What to include.
Send pipe outside diameter, bends and branches, support clearances, coating/deposit details and pump and recovery equipment.
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