Safe, simple washdowns

This is particularly the case in surface treatment and finishing environments where effective cleaning and de-greasing is essential for correct working procedures, whilst also following the appropriate health and safety guidelines.

Available through Pump Engineering, the Steam Water Mixer is versatile, effective, very easy-to-use in most industrial and process environments and is an ideal alternative to other less efficient and more expensive heat exchangers. These rugged, reliable mixers are constructed from stainless steel and are capable of delivering water across a temperature range of 35ºC up to a maximum of 95ºC at volumes up to 10,000 lit/hour and so are sufficiently powerful enough for most cleaning applications.

They are simple and inexpensive to install because existing steam and cold water supplies can be utilised, they have no moving parts or electrical connections. Running costs are minimal because the design of the mixer ensures that all the heat energy in the steam is transferred to the water. The mixing chamber is designed to minimize noise and vibration, and is fitted with a fail-safe device to ensure that in normal operation water is present in the mixing chamber. The temperature of the water at the outlet of the mixer is easily controlled by using water and steam valves fitted to the inlets. A built-in thermometer is provided to enable the water temperature at the outlet to be set and monitored.

If at any time the water pressure fails or the outlet is closed, steam pressure causes the piston to move to the right and the steam inlet closes. Non-return valves are fitted in the inlet connections to prevent water entering the steam supply, and visa-versa.

A wide range of accessories including a steam hose, spray gun, hose hanger and a stainless steel hose reel are also available to ensure optimum flexibility for a range of cleaning applications.