Recycling and Disposal
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Factors Affecting Switch 3D Gun
Life
The maintenance tables should be used as a guideline
for the frequency of maintenance tasks. Additional fac-
tors that could affect Switch 3D Gun life include the fol-
lowing:
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Material Fluid
- Abrasive or fiber filled fluids are
much harder on seals, shafts, and seats than
non-abrasive fluids such as oil.
•
Pressure drop across the valve seat
- As the
internal valves open or close, the fluid is accelerated
to a high velocity at the rod shutoff valve/seat con-
tact area. The rate of wear at the rod shutoff
valve/seat contact area will be much greater at 3000
psi than at 1000 psi. Changing the tip size to reduce
fluid velocity can have a substantial affect on wear.
•
Number of cycles
- This has a much greater affect
on Switch 3D gun wear than number of gallons. If
you can do the same job with fewer on/off cycles,
the Switch 3D Gun will last longer.
•
Speed of actuation
- Opening and closing the inter-
nal valves quickly will increase rod shutoff valve and
seat life.
Recycling and Disposal
End of Product Life
At the end of the product’s useful life, dismantle and
recycle it in a responsible manner.
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•
Drain and dispose of fluids according to applicable
regulations. Refer to the material manufacturer’s
Safety Data Sheet.
•
Remove circuit boards, and other electronic
components. Recycle according to applicable
regulations.
•
Deliver remaining product to a recycling facility.
