What DERC Salotech does

DERC Salotech is a Netherlands-based original equipment manufacturer of ultra-high pressure water jetting equipment used for industrial cleaning and surface preparation. Founded approximately 40 years ago and headquartered in Oud-Beijerland, the company operates as the international front office of the DERC Waterjetting group, designing, developing, and manufacturing all of its proprietary products in-house. Its portfolio spans seven primary platforms: tube bundle cleaning (DERC Runner nozzles in 10–24mm sizes, Rigid Lance Cleaning System, Blast Container), pipe cleaning (Speed Regulated Pipe Cleaner in three sizes, Speed Regulated Line Cleaner, Rotocar), surface preparation (MagTrack and MagTrack Mini magnetic crawler systems), automated solutions (Automated Solutions Rail ASR and Tractor AST), abrasive cutting (Flexa-Jet platform with Chain Manipulator), high pressure guns (electric e-Hochdruckpistole and TUF-GUN series), and a comprehensive range of safety products, hoses, nozzles, and accessories. Key technologies operate at pressures up to 3000–4000 bar, including patented innovations such as the DERC Runner nozzle (protected across Europe, US, Canada, China, and India) and the MagTrack Curved Blast Can.

The company serves industrial end users including refineries, offshore platforms, manufacturing facilities, and surface preparation contractors across more than 55 countries. It operates a quote-based direct sales model with no publicly disclosed pricing, supported by an international sales team offering multi-language service in English, Dutch, and German. Distribution is direct-to-customer via the company website and sales team, augmented by strategic partnerships: SPIR STAR (high-pressure hose assembly center), TST Sweden AB (operator protective clothing), and Peinemann Equipment (semi-automated heat exchanger cleaning systems). Group subsidiary DERC Adviesgroep provides SIR- and WJA-certified water jetting training, embedding the equipment within a broader compliance and safety ecosystem.

Revenue derives from three streams: (1) equipment sales across the full product portfolio, (2) custom engineered solutions for unique industrial cleaning challenges, and (3) aftermarket parts, hoses, and consumables. The company maintains multiple industry certifications (DNV GL, WJTA, SIR, WJA, ISO 19880-5) which function as both compliance gatekeepers and competitive qualifications in safety-sensitive end markets. No external funding, private equity ownership, or public listing has been disclosed.

Name

DERC Salotech

Legal name

DERC Salotech

Website

https://dercsalotech.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DERC Salotech is a Netherlands-based original equipment manufacturer of ultra-high pressure water jetting equipment for industrial cleaning and surface preparation, serving refineries, offshore platforms, and manufacturing facilities in more than 55 countries through a direct, quote-based sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL), Surface Preparation & Abrasive Blasting (Sand/Grit/Shot/Waterjet) (IMAIAKAC), Municipal & Public Works Specialty Vehicles (Street Sweepers, Sewer Jetters) (IMAHAIAI), Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

Keywords

• High pressure water jetting
• Industrial cleaning equipment
• Tube bundle cleaning
• Surface preparation systems
• Abrasive water jet cutting

Headquarters

HQ city

Oud-beijerland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of high-pressure water jetting equipment including nozzles, pipe cleaners, tube bundle cleaners, surface cleaners, automated systems, safety products, and accessories
2. Custom Solutions Engineering: Custom engineered solutions for specific industrial cleaning challenges. Engineers design and manufacture bespoke equipment for unique customer requirements
3. Aftermarket Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts, accessories, and consumables for water jetting equipment including hoses, nozzles, and maintenance kits

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DERC Salotech designs, develops, and manufactures high-pressure water jetting equipment and systems (up to 3000 bar) for industrial cleaning and surface preparation. The portfolio covers tube bundle cleaning (Runner nozzles, RLC lance systems, Blast Container), pipe cleaning (SLC/SPC, Rotocar, R-Tube, Air Driven Centralizer UHP), surface preparation (MagTrack crawlers, Hydro-Jet Mower, Shell Side Blaster), automated solutions (ASR rail, AST tractor), abrasive cutting (Flexa-Jet system), high-pressure guns and accessories, plus safety products. Custom engineered solutions are also provided.

Product overview

DERC Salotech is an original water jetting equipment manufacturer offering total solutions, systems, and accessories for high pressure water jetting for industrial cleaning and surface preparation. The product portfolio is organized around several core platforms: (1) Tube Bundle Cleaning equipment including the DERC Runner Nozzle series (available in 4 sizes from 10-24mm diameter, standard up to 1500 bar and UHP up to 3000 bar), DERC Rigid Lance Cleaning System RLC, and DERC Blast Container; (2) Pipe Cleaning tools including the DERC Speed Regulated Line Cleaner SLC and Pipe Cleaner SPC (three sizes for 2-12 inch pipes); (3) Surface Preparation systems including the DERC MagTrack magnetic crawler platform (with various attachments like Blast Can, Curved Blast Can, Swing Arm, ReCycleBlaster) and compact MagTrack Mini; (4) Automated Solutions including the ASR Rail platform and AST Tractor; (5) Abrasive Cutting with the Flexa-Jet Abrasive Cutting System and Chain Manipulator; (6) High Pressure Guns including the electric DERC e-Hochdruckpistole and TUF-GUN series; (7) Safety Products including Hose Catchers, Rupture Disc Holders, and Hose Fixation Sling; (8) Accessories including hoses (DERC HYDROBLAST 4+ and SPIR STAR), nozzles, lances, stingers, connectors, and remote controls. The company also offers custom engineering solutions and partners with Peinemann Equipment for semi-automated bundle cleaning and TST Sweden AB for protective clothing. With 40 years of experience, DERC Salotech serves customers in more than 55 countries from its Netherlands headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DERC Runner Nozzle Series (Ø 10mm / 13mm / 18mm / 24mm) Rotating tube cleaning nozzles for heat exchangers with high-efficiency swivel design, hardened body, and interchangeable heads (standard, polisher, unplugger). Standard version up to 1500 bar; UHP version up to 3000 bar. Sold to industrial facilities performing heat exchanger maintenance.
• Runner UHP 13mm (3000 Bar Tube Bundle Nozzle) New high-pressure variant of the DERC Runner nozzle for cleaning heat exchanger tubes at up to 3000 bar working pressure. Targets industrial cleaning teams needing ultra-high-pressure tube cleaning.
• DERC MagTrack Modular Magnetic Crawler Electrically driven modular magnetic crawler for surface preparation and industrial cleaning on flat and slightly curved steel surfaces. Carrier accepts modular tools (Blast Can, Curved Blast Can, Swing Arm, Sandblaster Swing Arm, ReCycleBlaster); water jetting tools up to 3000 bar. Sold to industrial contractors and plant operators.
• DERC MagTrack Mini (Compact Magnetic Crawler) Compact 2-wheel-drive lightweight magnetic crawler with fixed blast can (vacuum dome) for closed water blasting on straight and curved surfaces. Up to 3000 bar, 25 l/min max flow; ideal for industrial cleaning in narrow spaces including offshore oil platforms.
• DERC Speed Regulated Pipe Cleaner (SPC) High-pressure water jet cleaning tool for bended pipes with adjustable rotation speed control (100-300 RPM) and hardened protection ring. Available in three sizes (SPC-S for 2-4 in, SPC-M for 4-8 in, SPC-L for 6-12 in pipes) up to 1500 bar.
• DERC Speed Regulated Line Cleaner (SLC) Versatile modular pipe cleaning tool with manually adjustable rotation speed: slow speeds for plugged pipes with hard residues, fast speeds for polishing inner pipe walls. Up to 1500 bar and 380 lpm max flow.
• DERC R-Tube (Automated External Pipe Cleaning System) Automated external pipe cleaning and surface preparation system with carrier moving along pipe length and 180-degree rotating cleaning head with dual Masterjets and custom suction manifold. MagTrack-inspired bellows construction prevents leakage. For pipe diameters 6 to 60 inches at up to 3000 bar and 18 l/min.
• DERC Flexa-Jet Abrasive Water Jet Cutting System Flexible abrasive water jet cutting system for industrial cold cutting using ultra-high-pressure water up to 3000 bar. Includes Flexa-Jet Tractor, Flexa-Jet Track, Cold Cutting Head, and Hopper with Abrasive Monitoring System. Sold to industrial customers needing cold cutting of pipes and structures.
• DERC Flexa-Jet Chain Manipulator (Abrasive Pipe Cutter) Abrasive pipe cutter designed for cutting pipes with minimum diameter of 168mm. Chain span system clamps firmly around pipe; carriage with cutting nozzle moves along chain powered by air motor and gearbox. High-pressure water combined with abrasive at max 3000 bar, 21 l/min.
• DERC Rotocar (Automated High-Pressure Hose Feed System) Automated cleaning system with automatic rotational feed for high-pressure hoses, used for removing hard deposits in highly curved pipes and pipelines. Uses compressed air motor for rotation; available as 1000 bar (380 l/min) and 1400 bar (190 l/min) versions.
• DERC Air Driven Centralizer UHP Internal 360-degree pipe cleaning system for large diameter pipes (850-1000 mm) using ultra-high-pressure water up to 3000 bar. Features balanced nozzle configuration producing minimal recoil forces and uniform cleaning performance across entire pipe circumference.
• DERC Nozzles (Düsen) Portfolio Complete nozzle portfolio forming the foundation for water jet applications up to 3000 bar. Includes DUT, DST, DPT, DPLT, DUHP, DTLT, DCN, DTLX, DP, and 18XX series. Base models individually configurable, available with short delivery times.
• DERC e-Hochdruckpistole (Electric High Pressure Gun) Lightweight (3.5 kg) electric high pressure gun with 360-degree rotating handle, ergonomic design with electric signal transmission, ergo-trigger for horizontal/vertical operation, and trigger-lock safety. Reduced vibrations (1/4 of traditional guns). For 1500 or 3000 bar operating pressure.
• TUF-GUN Manual High Pressure Guns Manual high pressure guns for surface cleaning. Available as dump-style guns (for HP pumps without built-in bypass) and dry-shut guns (for pumps with bypass system); pressure ratings 1000-1400 bar.
• DERC Shell Side Blaster (SSB) Automated solution for external cleaning of heat exchangers with high pressure water jets. Allows operators to work at a safe distance. Two mobile frames positioned over heat exchanger with manual height adjustment via hand wheels. Up to 1500 bar working pressure.
• DERC Rigid Lance Cleaning System (RLC) Modular rigid lance system for cleaning heat exchanger tube bundles, ideal for safe and fast removal of hard blockages, deposits, and contamination. Easily adapted to different lengths; working pressures up to 3000 bar. Includes X-Y positioner, rear support, and ASR rail base.
• DERC Blast Container (Semi-Automated Closed Water Blasting) Semi-automated mobile solution for closed high pressure water jetting of tube bundles, integrated into a container for transport to various sites. For tube bundles 450-1600 mm diameter and max length 6000 mm. Captures dirty water and residue with no environmental contamination.
• DERC Automated Solutions Rail (ASR) Strong and reliable stainless-steel rail platform for automated ultra-high-pressure solutions. Slotted rail in 2.5 inch or 4 inch sizes up to 6000 mm. Combinable with Automated Solutions Tractor, driven swivels, and X-Y positioning. Used for surface preparation, concrete removal, tube bundle cleaning, conveyor belt cleaning, and abrasive cutting.
• DERC Automated Solutions Tractor (AST) Rail-guided pneumatically or hydraulically driven system for precise positioning of tools and nozzles for automated high-pressure applications. Available in 2.5 inch (tight spaces) and 4 inch standard models. Used for surface preparation, concrete removal, tube bundle cleaning, conveyor belt cleaning, and abrasive cutting.
• DERC Hydro-Jet Mower (Surface Cleaner) Rotating surface cleaner for cleaning floors, grates, decks, and other surfaces with high-pressure water jets. Stainless steel chassis with four wheels and adjustable push handle. Available in 1500 bar (22K PSI) with 4-nozzle arm distributor or 3000 bar (43K PSI) with 6-nozzle arm distributor.
• DERC Rotary Coupling Swivel (RCS-200) Pneumatically or hydraulically driven swivel with maximum working pressure of 1500 bar, developed as a surface cleaning tool for external tube bundle cleaning. Adjustable rotation speed and various nozzle head configurations.
• DERC HYDROBLAST 4+ Rubber High Pressure Hoses Rubber high pressure hoses for water high pressure technology applications rated up to 1100 bar with 4 steel wire inserts for flexibility (including 3/4 inch size). For water temperatures up to 70 °C. Available in 3/8 inch (DN10), 1/2 inch (DN12), and 3/4 inch (DN20).
• SPIR STAR Thermoplastic High Pressure Hoses Thermoplastic high pressure hoses reinforced with spirally wound high-tensile steel wires. Available with 2, 4, 6, or 8 reinforcement layers for pressures up to 4000 bar. Used for water jetting, heat exchanger cleaning, tank cleaning, concrete removal, pipe and tube bundle cleaning. DERC Salotech operates as an official SPIR STAR assembly center.
• Custom Made Solutions (Engineered-to-Order) Bespoke engineering service where DERC Salotech's engineers design and manufacture customised high-pressure water jetting solutions for unique customer cleaning challenges. Covers research, design, and manufacturing of one-off or low-volume tools and systems; offered to industrial buyers with non-standard cleaning, surface preparation, or cutting requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced mechanical vibrations to 1/4 compared to traditional high-pressure guns with DERC e-Hochdruckpistole
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• SPIR STARcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman specialist in high-pressure hoses with spiralized steel wire reinforcement for pressure range 400-3200 bar. DERC Salotech is an official SPIR STAR assembly center providing high-quality hose assemblies, service and repairs.
• TST Sweden ABcoreTechnology or IntegrationPersonnel protection equipment specialist for hydro demolition, water jetting and blasting at (ultra) high pressures up to 3000 bar. Their clothing offers best possible comfort while protecting operators from water jet impact.
• Peinemann EquipmentstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner offering state-of-the-art semi-automated bundle cleaning systems for heat exchanger cleaning in the safest and most effective way. Provides complete range of equipment for tube bundle cleaning.
• DERC AdviesgroepstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of DERC Waterjetting offering complete range of SIR and WJA courses in water jetting and industrial cleaning. Promotes knowledge and enhances safety in the water jetting field.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• URACA GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps and water jetting systems for industrial cleaning and process applications. Competes with DERC across UHP pump units and accessories used in refineries, chemical plants and power generation.
• Aquajet Systems AB: Swedish manufacturer of hydrodemolition and industrial cleaning robots and water jetting equipment. Directly comparable in offering robotic crawlers and automated high-pressure cleaning systems for concrete removal, surface preparation and tube/pipe cleaning.
• Hammelmann GmbH: German manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps and ultra-high-pressure water jetting systems up to 4000 bar. Direct competitor in UHP pumps, pump units and water jetting equipment serving similar industrial cleaning, surface preparation and cutting applications globally.
• NLB Corporation: US-based manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting equipment (pumps, hoses, nozzles, automated systems) for industrial cleaning and surface preparation. Closely comparable to DERC in product breadth, target customers (refineries, power plants, construction), and UHP capability.
• Peinemann Equipment: Netherlands-based specialist in semi-automated tube bundle cleaning systems (lance feeders, indexers, multi-flex lance systems). Listed as a strategic partner of DERC Salotech but also competes in the heat exchanger cleaning tooling segment DERC serves.
• Jetstream Systems (a Hammelmann company): US water jetting equipment specialist offering high-pressure pumps, hose tooling and automated cleaning systems. Operates as a sister entity to Hammelmann and competes directly with DERC's tube cleaning, pipe cleaning and surface preparation lines.

Broad incumbents

• Flow International (Shape Technologies): US-headquartered global leader in waterjet cutting and surface preparation equipment under Shape Technologies. Larger and broader portfolio than DERC (covering abrasive waterjet cutting machines), but overlaps on UHP pumps and surface preparation tools for industrial customers.
• Kärcher Industrial: Global leader in cleaning technology offering high-pressure water jetting systems for industrial and municipal customers. Overlaps with DERC at the lower-pressure end of industrial cleaning and surface preparation, though Kärcher's UHP capabilities are more limited than DERC's 3000 bar offering.
• WOMA (Bosch Rexroth): German manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting equipment and pumps, now part of Bosch Rexroth. Competes with DERC in UHP pumps and cleaning systems for industrial applications, with greater scale, distribution reach and parent-company resources.

Emerging players

• Falch GmbH: German manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting systems and turnkey cleaning equipment with growing global presence. Overlaps with DERC on UHP pump units, surface preparation tools and automated cleaning, though Falch has historically focused more on hydrodemolition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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