Why Flow OEM Parts Lead the Industry in Safety, Quality, and Reliability
When it comes to high-pressure waterjet cutting, every component in your system is pushed to the limit. At pressures exceeding 60,000 PSI, sometimes over 90,000 PSI, there is zero margin for error. The performance and longevity of your cutting system depend on the quality and precision of the parts you use. That’s why Flow Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts remain the gold standard for waterjet performance and reliability.
Unmatched Engineering Precision
Flow OEM parts are engineered to exact specifications that no aftermarket alternative can fully replicate. Each nozzle, orifice, seal, and valve is designed to integrate seamlessly with the Flow system as a whole. This precision ensures that tolerances are maintained, surfaces mate perfectly, and fluid paths remain optimized for both efficiency and safety.
In a system where water and abrasive are accelerated to nearly three times the speed of sound, even microscopic inconsistencies can have major consequences—reduced cutting accuracy, shortened component life, or catastrophic failure. Flow OEM parts eliminate that uncertainty. Every part is designed using the same engineering data and 3D modeling used for the original cutting head, intensifier, and pump systems, ensuring complete compatibility and peak performance.
Rigorous Testing Beyond Industry Standards
Before any Flow OEM part reaches a customer, it undergoes the most rigorous testing in the high-pressure industry. Components are pressure tested, fatigue tested, and life-cycle validated under conditions that often exceed real world operating environments. Flow doesn’t just test for failure—they test until failure, using that data to improve designs and extend the life of every future generation part.
From 60 KSI bleed down valves to 87 KSI intensifier seals, each part is subjected to the same quality assurance protocols used in Flow’s full machine assemblies. That means every OEM component you install has already proven its reliability in the most demanding environments possible.
Safety You Can Trust
Safety in a waterjet system starts and ends with the integrity of its parts. Using non-OEM components introduces unknowns—variations in metallurgy, surface finish, or heat treatment—that can lead to fatigue cracks or pressure failures. Flow OEM parts are built from certified materials, inspected for consistency, and backed by Flow’s ISO 9001 certified quality management process.
This dedication to quality translates directly into operator safety. Properly engineered OEM parts maintain correct sealing forces, prevent leaks at ultra-high pressures, and ensure that your system operates within factory specifications. Every Flow part you install is a safeguard for your operators, your equipment, and your production uptime.
Proven Longevity and Lower Total Cost of Ownership
There’s a common misconception that OEM parts are “more expensive.” The reality is that Flow OEM components deliver significantly longer service life and more consistent performance over time, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership. Premium materials, tighter tolerances, and precision surface finishes mean less wear, fewer replacements, and reduced downtime.
For example, Flow’s proprietary mixing tubes and orifices are formulated using advanced alloys and diamond materials that resist wear far longer than typical aftermarket substitutes. Similarly, OEM seal kits and valve assemblies are designed to maintain full pressure for thousands of cycles beyond generic equivalents. Fewer breakdowns and longer intervals between maintenance directly improve productivity and profit margins.
Backed by the Flow Legacy
Flow is not only the world leader in waterjet technology—it’s the company that invented the modern abrasive waterjet. Decades of research, engineering innovation, and field data support every part they produce. When you choose Flow OEM parts, you’re leveraging over 50 years of cutting edge design and real world experience.
That legacy also ensures that every OEM component fits within Flow’s complete ecosystem of performance, safety, and support. FlowParts.com is proud to provide the full range of genuine Flow OEM parts—each backed by the manufacturer’s warranty and the confidence that comes only from original engineering.
The Smarter Choice for Every Cut
In a high precision industry where accuracy, safety, and uptime define success, settling for less than OEM quality is never worth the risk. Flow OEM parts aren’t just replacements—they’re essential components in a finely tuned system built for peak performance.
When you need the most thoroughly tested, safest, longest lasting, and highest quality parts on the market, there’s only one choice: Flow OEM.
