SPIR STAR, Ltd. announces the availability of a new flex lance selection guide for the Waterblast industry. SPIR STAR has long been in compliance with the best practices safety standard established in 2015, but until now had not updated the well-used field selection guide. “We get calls all the time from customers asking us to update the poster. Because the end fittings and hoses are actual size, it gets used a lot in the field for a quick reference,” says Jerry Carter, VP of Sales at SPIR STAR.
Hydroblasting in the industrial cleaning industry often combines very high pressure equipment in diverse environments and under time strict time constraints.The WJTA – WaterJet Technology Association recommended color coding of high pressure flex lances for the purpose of creating a standard by which to identify the working pressure of any hose assembly prior to application. The standard established in 2015 has proven very effective in increasing safety in the industry. The applicable color codes range from 10K to 55K each with a different corresponding color to easily identify the pressure rating of the hose:
10K Pressure Rating – Yellow
15K Pressure Rating – Green
20K Pressure Rating – Blue
30K Pressure Rating – Silver
40K Pressure Rating – Orange
55K Pressure Rating - Red
In addition to training based on customer needs, SPIR STAR also produces materials like the Flex Lance Selection Guide poster to support education and best practices in the industry. To receive your free poster, please contact SPIR STAR at
info@spirstar.com with your name, company, and mailing address.