The StarJet-Plus system from NLB Corp. is a closed-loop waterjet stripe and rubber removal system that the company says lets operators remove more pavement marking or runway rubber per shift.

This ultra-high-pressure waterjet system has a closed-loop, on-board filtration system, enabling users to fill the water tank once and work all day without refilling. This saves about two hours of downtime per eight-hour shift.

The device uses rotating waterjets on a robotic arm mounted to the front of a truck. The 40,000-psi waterjets remove markings or curing compound as the truck drives along the road, or removes rubber as it drives along the runway. UHP jetting does not damage concrete or asphalt.

Proportional controls on the robotic arm

provide speed and precise control. In-cab video (two cameras in front and one in back) let the driver monitor progress and watch surrounding traffic. Three levels of waste and debris handling are available to suit specific customer needs. The pumping system includes a continuous-duty six-cylinder diesel engine rated for 365 hp continuous duty and generates 13.3 gpm at 40,000 psi.

Other features include an integrated permanent filtration compartment for recycling waste, hydraulically actuated removal assembly with

proportional controls, and long-life UHP seal assemblies rated for more than 100 hours with simple-to-replace seals for ease of maintenance. A fully automatic front-end service mode makes maintenance and nozzle changes quick and easy.

A 25-light traffic arrow board and all other work lights are controllable from within the cab. Multi-ple nozzle bar assemblies are available to match any application.

A high-resolution touch-screen operator interface with adjustable skip line controls allow the operator to advance between skips. Hydrostatic creep drive provides precise speed control during removal. For information, call 248/624-5555 or visit www.nlbcorp.com.