Other possible problems/symptoms
for the intensifier
Intensifier does not shift
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High-pressure waterjet on/off valve closed
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Waterjet orifice clogged with debris
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Shift sensor cable is disconnected
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Intensifier disabled at PLC
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Hydraulic pressure setting too low (applies only to in
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tensifier pumps with multiple hydraulic pumps and
multiple intensifiers, such as 20XW or 30XQ)
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Faulty shift sensor spring or shift pin
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Faulty shift valve
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Faulty pilot valve
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Faulty integrated shift module
Intensifier shifting loudly (knocking)
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Using a large orifice (this may be a normal mode of
operation)
Intensifier does not produce desired pressure
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Waterjet orifice is too large
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Damaged waterjet orifice
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Failed (leaking) high-pressure tubing or on/off valve
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Failed inlet or outlet check valve poppets
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Hydraulic pressure setting is too low
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Failed hydraulic pump
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Failed main system relief valve
Intensifier strokes noticeably faster in one direc
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tion than the other
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Failed inlet or outlet check valves
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Faulty shift sensor spring or shift pin
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Failed low-pressure seal
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Faulty shift valve
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Faulty pilot valve
Persistently low seal life
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Poor inlet water quality
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Worn UHP plungers
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Pump running at higher than rated pressure
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Inlet water temperature too high
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Hot hydraulic oil
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Improper loading of the tie rods
(see Maintenance Procedure A)
Damaged inlet face of check valve body
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Debris in water
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Inlet check valve support (010564-1) has rotated
Filler tube stuck in UHP cylinder
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This can occur occasionally. Remove the filler tube
by pulling it from the end of the cylinder.
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94K HYPERPRESSURE INTENSIFIER
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