Robotic Hydrodemolition
Whenever extensive areas of concrete require removal via hydrodemolition techniques, we deploy one of our three robotic machines. These systems operate with higher flow rates of 130 litres per minute at 1300 bar. This delivers increased power to the concrete surface, improving production efficiency. Typically, output reaches around 2 cubic metres per shift.
High Pressure Water Jetting
We use ultra-high pressure water jetting to clean surfaces and remove redundant materials from tanks and pipelines. It also removes concrete by cutting through the matrix while preserving reinforcement for reuse. The method delivers powerful cleaning with low water use and no structural damage, without high heat. Since 1984 we have delivered projects of all sizes across industrial sectors.
Tank Cleaning
We hydro blasted a gelled polyurethane vessel where resin had solidified and could not be pumped. Four operatives mobilised with a 1400 bar jetting unit, 20 m vacuum tanker and 2 inch diaphragm pump to a North East site. Entry into the vessel was required for safe removal. Over six days of 12-hour shifts, approximately 10 tonnes were removed.
Surface preparation
Ultra-high-pressure water jetting to prepare surfaces for better concrete repairs
Pipeline Cleaning
We provide industrial pipeline cleaning using high pressure water jetting for fast effective results. Our system removes concrete from pipes up to 8 metres and 300 mm diameter. Extendable lances eject water at 500 metres per second to remove concrete and descaling. In-situ cleaning reduces downtime, rotating heads ensure hydroblasting on steel and concrete pipelines.
Sabre have done numerous contract jobs for me over the years, including hydro-demolition under the Gravelly Hill interchange / Salford Circus for Interserve, and both hyrdo-demolition and scabbling work on our project at University of Birmingham for Balfour Beatty. Always excellent service with a perfect H&S record on the sites.