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Orifices: A Material Difference
The waterjet orifice you choose can have a significant impact on your operating efficiency. Orifices are made from different materials that have different degrees of hardness and wearability, which both affect overall performance and how frequently the orifices get damaged and need to be replaced.
BARTON carries a complete line of waterjet orifices that offer you the flexibility you need to match your application. The BARTON line includes orifices made of ruby, sapphire and diamond.
Ruby and Sapphire Orifices
These two crystalline minerals are typically considered comparable in their performance. They are often used in operations that cut a wide variety of materials. Less-expensive ruby and sapphire orifices can be preferable for less demanding applications, or those requiring frequent changes in orifice/mixing tube combinations. In such applications, their shorter, less predictable usable life (compared to diamond orifices) may be acceptable. Ruby and sapphire orifices typically last anywhere from 1 to 40 hours depending on the application.
Diamond Orifices
Diamond orifices offer several benefits due to the unique properties of diamonds. Diamond is the hardest known natural material, which makes diamond orifices exceptionally durable. They maintain their shape and size over time, ensuring a stable and precise waterjet stream, which is crucial for maintaining high-quality cuts. This consistency results in:
Diamond orifices are typically guaranteed for 500 hours, but it is not unusual for an operator to get 1,000 hours or more from a single diamond orifice.