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63 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • AUGUST 2015
EQUIPMENT
WA based Pumps Australia’s latest high
pressure cleaner – the PX15-280SD puts
out 4000psi at an economical 15 litres per
minute and applies a couple of innovations
to help drive longer operating life,
reliability, cooler running, as well as lower
maintenance and operating costs.
The Honda IGX 13HP auto throttle control
engine with load sensing, forms the heart
of the new machine.
John Warne, Pumps Australia CEO said:
“Making use of the Honda IGX engine’s
ability to down revs when the engine is
not being put under load, our Smartdrive
system works using our unique integration
with that sensing system to disconnect
the high pressure pump entirely when the
trigger is released. That means the pump
simply can’t run dry.
“When pumps are left running for as little
as two minutes plus, water in the head of
the pump quickly reaches 60°C and keeps
on climbing to the point where seals fail,”
John said.
“Because the Smartdrive system
disconnects the pump when the trigger
New Smartdrive design pumps up the savings
is released, heat from the engine
ceases to flow to the pump and
it cools during the time it is not
pumping; effectively reducing heat
wear and tear adding to the life of
the machine.
“Our Smartdrive system not only
avoids running a pump dry but also
avoids the gradual heat induced
wear and tear that occurs when the
pump is left running even for short
periods with no flow from the gun.”
The team at Pumps Australia have
patented their new Smartdrive
technology.
Another new development that was
triggered by necessity is the boiler
ignition system also incorporated
into their new model. Available as an
option, the Honda petrol powered pump
can offer the extra benefits of hot, (100°C at
the gun) or cold pressure washing.
Designed to meet mining industry safety
requirements the team again utilised the
Honda engine’s ability using the 20amp
charge circuit to enable a 12v DC supply
that generates 20000v for the 30L capacity
boiler ignition.
The pump is a quality unit by Annovi
Reverberi, Italian manufactured with
ceramic pistons, brass head, S/S valves,
bronze con rods and German water seals.
Contact: 1800 790 915 or visit website:
The PX15-280SD puts out 4000psi at an economical 15 litres/min
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