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- Testimonials
JF Berns Company
A to Z Waterjet Cutting Services"With the addition of the WARDJet, we have been able to manufacture more parts in-house with much quicker turn-around times...More 
ANR Waterjet Services"Waterjet cutting is all we do. It's our business. We cut anything and everything on our waterjet, from titanium to glass. I was impressed... More
Gene Caple"We cut all sorts of parts from steel, titanium, aluminum, copper, plastic, and rubber. Our waterjet produces clean-cut parts... More 
Yellowhead Waterjet Company"I would like to say Thank You to everyone on your staff for the excellent job. Everyone I met at at WARDJet was a true professional...More
Boise Metal Works"My machine is a ZXA-813, and there's no job that I have to turn away. Everything is automated, so it's a perfect fit for today's economy. I can...More 
Acorn Welding"We have purchased a WARDJet Z-813 are completely satisfied with their machine and support! We can cut almost any material...More 
QC Electronics"99% of our work is for aircrafts, and we cut everything from washers to wing panels. Buying a WARDJet gave us more control over what we do...More 
Wall Colmonoy Corporation"I purchased my water jet from WARDJet because of their technology, service and support. When I have a question, I get an answer within minutes. Everyone at WARDJet has been outstanding! More 
"Our production success has been largely due to the very professional training and assistance from your folks. You have my deep gratitude... More 
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Abrasive Recycling |
  Abrasive Recycling Articles |
For years people have said, “You can’t recycle abrasive!” We’d like to prove
to you that not only is it possible, but it’s profitable. By using the WARD, an abrasive removal and recycling system, you
could get clean dry abrasive back from your waterjet tank in just 3 minutes. WARD is
an acronym meaning Waterjet Abrasive Recycling
Dispenser. The function of the WARD is to remove the sludge from an
abrasive waterjet cutting tank, separate reusable abrasive from waste, wash and dry the reusable
abrasive and deposit it back into your bulk feed hopper.
In The Beginning…
The process begins by removing your used abrasive using patented WARDJet designed abrasive removal nozzles that are buried on the bottom of the waterjet tank. These nozzles have no moving parts, yet are highly effective at being able to move the abrasive out of the tank and to the top of the abrasive recycling machine. Here there are a series of vibrating screens where reusable abrasive is separated from waste material.
The Washing and Drying Process
After being screened the reusable abrasive is then dried using electric power. A very small amount (approximately 0.5 - 1.0 gallon (1.9 - 3.8L) per minute) of clean water is used to do a final wash of the abrasive. The bulk of the washing is done with water from your waterjet tank. This water along with any excess water from the WARD overflows back into the abrasive waterjet tank.
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The End Result
The abrasive removal and recycling process leaves you with two different materials:
1) RECYCLED ABRASIVE: The recycled abrasive has been washed, dried, and is ready for reuse. An optional splitter will separate the dry abrasive into two grades, increasing the percentage recovery achievable. This abrasive can be used in exactly the same way as the new abrasive. Simply deposit it back into your bulk feed hopper and begin cutting.
2) WASTE MATERIAL: Sludge, fines and undersize abrasive that is too small to use for cutting are deposited into waste containers to be emptied into a dumpster. This sludge is typically very compact and has little water in it, since the water used for washing the abrasive overflows back to the tank. If the waste material is then placed in reusable bags made especially for WARDJet, moisture is allowed to dry further, leaving the waste material dry enough to dump in any dumpster or dispose of as necessary.
WARD 1 vs. WARD 2
WARDJet currently only produces one size abrasive recycling machine, the original WARD 1. It is the larger of the two units and is capable of drying up to 180 lbs per hour. Some users have reported higher results. The smaller WARD 2 machine was built to balance a waterjet system using a maximum of about 15,000 lbs per month. Due to increases in production costs and lower pricing of abrasives, this model is no longer in production. WARDJet, however, does still fully support existing WARD 2 owners. From time to time a used WARD 2 comes available for sale - if you are interested in purchasing a used WARD 2, please feel free to contact us to see if any units are available, or visit Richel's Used Waterjets page.
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