Custom-drilled nozzles are key 

Whether dealing with the biggest pipe blockages or the trickiest sewer line entanglements, Arthur Products has custom-drilled nozzles that can do the job. New jetters equipped with our nozzles save customers time because they are already custom-drilled to meet the pressure, flow, length of hose, and other considerations of the machine. That means the new jetter trailer is ready to go to work on day one. 

While experienced jetter purchasers typically know what types of nozzles they want for specific jobs, first-time jetter buyers often work with Arthur Products to determine the optimum set of nozzles for their needs. Specific nozzle requirements can range from dealing with ice, sand, roots, and other impediments to the need to negotiate tight and damaged pipes.  

Some customers need help with very specific challenges. For example, one company needed special nozzles optimized to clean pig fat at a pig farm, as well as other nozzles for its more mainstream work. Arthur Products worked with them to develop a solution for cleaning grease. In this case, an end-user, an equipment reseller, Arthur products, and the original jetter manufacturer all worked together to create the most effective custom solution for dealing with the problem.   

Asking seven key questions 

Jetter manufacturers who include our nozzles with their units work with Arthur Products to ensure the nozzles they include with their products match the intended purpose of the machine. We have refined this process down to seven specific questions that we ask each customer regarding their jetter’s operational parameters and an additional query about any special needs they may have. Based on the customer’s input, we custom drill each nozzle to meet their specific needs. 

Arthur Products will not sell a nozzle to a customer if we do not think it will perform. In one case, a customer working in an older house wanted a specific nozzle for a job. However, on reviewing the data he submitted, we didn’t think the jetter he was using was powerful enough to get the job done and did not sell him a nozzle. We did recommend he scope out the problem using an in-pipe camera to obtain a better perspective on the issue. Rather than pursuing a quick sale today, Arthur Products wants life-long customers. 

An aerospace connection  

When the current ownership acquired Arthur Products in 2006, the practice of drilling nozzles was more art than science as technicians based their work on hard-won trial and error experience. With roots in the aerospace industry working with aircraft wing deicing systems the new ownership thus understood how airflows and pressures related and interacted. Arthur Products then began to formalize their nozzle-drilling processes, distilling them into the seven questions technicians always ask customers regarding their nozzles. In the process, he turned art into science.   

To learn more about Arthur Products and the nozzles they custom make and drill, call (800) 322-0510 or contact us via our website.

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Our distributors love our value proposition 

You could call it the Arthur Products value proposition, which begins with product development. We conceptualize and engineer innovative products like our CNT-R-KUT® series with flexible centering to clean tight spaces in damaged sewers. Always focused on the needs of our distributors and end customers, we quickly react to trends and issues in the marketplace. Where other players might be happy to “throw it over the fence” when responding to requests, we painstakingly concentrate on giving our distributors and customers exactly what they need, when they need it.   

The heart of the Arthur Products advantage takes place within the four walls of our facility. Here we transform bar stock into jet nozzles; machining, grinding and polishing them until they are ready for the final step in the process – custom drilling. We custom drill every nozzle to customer specifications based on the work involved, the type of jetter used, water pressure and flow, and other fundamentals. It’s the only way to ensure the nozzle is optimized for the job at hand. 

All under one roof 

To our knowledge, none of our competitors are fully integrated to manufacture jetting nozzles under one roof, since they subcontract various elements of their nozzles out to other shops, in some cases internationally. In addition to giving us tight control over the quality and production of our products, it also streamlines our supply chain, enabling us to avoid tariffs and import regulations and to react quickly and cost-effectively to market changes and distributor demands. What’s more, our level of vertical integration means we can proudly say our jet nozzles are 100% made in the USA! 

Where some of our competitors have branched out into ancillary products and services and lost touch with their core competitive value proposition, we will always “stick to our knitting” – producing the best jet nozzles on the market. We think our tagline says it all: “Nozzles: That’s Us!”

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A reputation for jet nozzle excellence 

Arthur Products makes jetter nozzles that have gained a reputation in the industry for their innovative design, excellent quality, exceptional durability, and ability to get the job done. That reputation has compelled some trailer-mounted jetter manufacturers to include kits of our nozzles with every jetter they sell. These manufacturers know their customers will benefit from using our jet nozzle kits and work with us to obtain the best solution for a specific jetter’s performance regarding water pressure, flow, whether it is a hot- or cold-water unit and other considerations.  

Part of our reputation for excellence results from the painstaking approach we take to drilling the jets for each nozzle. Drilling takes place only after we have analyzed the customer’s needs and the performance parameters of the jetter involved. As a result, every nozzle we make is uniquely designed for the job and jetter it faces. 

Providing the biggest bang for the buck 

We choose to follow this holistic approach because it delivers the biggest “bang for the buck” for our customers, providing a solution custom-tailored to their needs. This attention to detail is part of the Arthur Products difference and why our customers swear by the products we deliver.  

When developing nozzles for jetter manufacturers, we typically work with the people who have engineered the jetter, performed trials, and understand the results they want the jetter to deliver. Manufacturers often specify the nozzle kits they want to include with every jetter sale. One customer includes two or three nozzle kits with each jetter to give the buyer the options they need in the field.  

How Hot Jet USA got on track with Arthur Products 

One leading manufacturer of trailer-mounted jetters, Hot Jet USA, has been in the business for over 40 years. After experiencing ongoing performance issues with nozzles from another supplier, Hot Jet turned to Arthur Products, which, quoting the company, “came up with an amazing solution.” It has been including a kit of our nozzles with every jetter sold ever since. As a manager at Hot Jet USA said, “You can have a million-dollar jetter, but without the right nozzle, that jetter is worthless.” That’s why Hot Jet USA and many other jetter manufacturers go with nozzles made by Arthur Products.

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Improved Cleaning Efficiency

The Cnt-r-KUT®CDMAX is a flexible nozzle centering device that keeps the nozzle centered in the pipe, ensuring optimal jet spray coverage on all sides of the pipe wall based on nozzle design. This maximizes cleaning power and efficiency, allowing professionals to clear clogs and obstructions faster.

Versatility

The Cnt-r-KUT®CDMAX is designed to work with a wide range of fixed-pattern and rotating nozzles, providing versatility in tackling different types of clogs and pipe sizes. The Basic Kit, for instance, comes equipped with three rearward angled nozzles for effective cleaning.

Flexibility

The nozzle centering device’s unique construction makes it stand out from other options on the market. Made with a flexible elastomer, the Cnt-r-KUT®CDMAX guide vanes are bendable, allowing it to more easily navigate bends and corroded pipes. Users can also trim the guide vanes, which are mechanically attached to the body for easy replacement.

User-Friendly

The Cnt-r-KUT’s flexible design allows for easy navigation through bends and turns in pipes, reducing the risk of getting stuck or causing damage. It’s simple operation and compatibility with existing equipment make it a user-friendly addition to any professional’s toolkit.

With its unique centering capabilities, versatility, durability, cost-effectiveness, and user-friendly design, Arthur Products’ Cnt-r-KUT®CDMAX nozzle centering device is an easy purchase for plumbing and sewer professionals seeking to enhance their cleaning operations and productivity.

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Flexible centering enhancements  

This year Arthur Products presented an enhancement to its centering device line. “We added a larger diameter centering device to our kits,” said Richard. Reflecting direct customer need, the Cnt-r-KUT® CD-Max kit now features the new 8-inch diameter centering device for larger pipes in addition to the three-, four-, and six-inch diameter centering guides.  

Richard indicated the enhancements resulted from Arthur Products’ close relationship with its customers. “Our customers said they needed a centering device for larger pipes, so we developed a kit with three-, four-, six- and eight-inch diameter guides that all attach to the same body. Then last year, we sensed big customer demand for a single-size vane kit, which led to the CD-Max Single kit we presented this year at WWETT.” 

Many visitors to the Arthur Products booth were impressed with the flexibility of the centering device, which they had originally thought was rigid and made from metal. In fact, the centering device’s bendable guide vanes created the most buzz at their booth. The Cnt-r-KUT® family of products offers flexible centering for jet nozzles. Users can trim the flexible guide vanes to their needs, which are mechanically attached to the body for easy replacement. “It’s the only flexible centering device in this industry” said Richard. 

Nonstop traffic 

The Arthur Products booth received nearly constant attention from show attendees. “We talked to everybody, from the people who work in the drains to the presidents of companies,” noted Judy. “Customers were stopping by almost nonstop, interested in a wide variety of our products,” Richard added. “This is a very diverse market, ranging from the single user with a small cart jetter to the big trucks with integrated jetters, so product attention was all over the place.” 

One thing remained fairly uniform, however. “Everybody was surprised we manufacture all our nozzles, and that we manufacture them in the USA,” said Richard. “Among the people looking at the products in our booth, there was a big drive for products manufactured in the USA.”  

“We’d tell visitors to our booth, ‘Everything you’re looking at here was made in Medina, Ohio.’ That’s when the conversation starts,” added Judy. 

In summing up takeaways from the show, Richard said, “The end user wants one nozzle to do everything. Unfortunately, there is no such thing. So instead, they’re looking for variety and adaptability. Arthur Products delivers that.”  

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