When a new product finds success in the industry, it’s only natural for the manufacturer to adapt the technology for a wider audience. That’s exactly what Hydra-Flex hopes to accomplish by adding a 3/4-inch nozzle to its popular Reaper series.
Hydra-Flex previously only carried Reaper nozzles in 1/4-, 3/8-, 1/2-, and 1-inch sizes. The nozzle is built to cut through roots and other tough blockages, including FOG, in 4- to 10-inch pipes.
“A big factor into why we developed this new size was to expand our reach to smaller municipalities and smaller jetter trucks and trailer units to give them a Reaper solution that is compatible with their specific equipment,” says Chad Roberts, industrial sales manager for Hydra-Flex. “It’s also a huge benefit for working in smaller mainline pipes that have tighter corners to navigate through. This size opens doors for more end users to utilize a Reaper product in their day-to-day life.”
The Reaper sewer jetting nozzle has front-cutting power that outputs a rotating 30-degree cone that matches the width of the pipe to take on blockages from all angles. Its eight 20-degree back jets propel the nozzle easily through the pipe and add a clearing feature to flush out blockages and grime from pipe walls. The nozzles are constructed from premium tungsten carbide and stainless steel for durability and an extended life cycle. It is easily repairable in less than 10 minutes to extend its life further.
“Our Reaper nozzles operate on high-quality H2O,” Roberts says. “There is no viscous fluid to change, no specialty tools to use or a maintenance schedule to adhere to. When it is in need of a rebuild, it takes a few wrenches and a few minutes, something that can be easily performed on site to get the jetter back to work fast.”
Roberts says that the company developed the line in response to customer requests.
“The voice of the customer is extremely important when developing a product,” he says. “We want to make sure we understand all aspects of the issues our users are up against so we can deliver a product that exceeds their expectations.”
He also says that the feedback has been encouraging.
“Our customers love the performance and reliability of the Reaper,” Roberts says. “A lot of them call it their first responder.” 952-808-3640; www.hydraflexinc.com
