Cold Cutting Services
Accurate Cutting With No Heat, Sparks or Ignition Risk
Cold cutting provides a safe, controlled means of cutting steel, concrete and composite materials using water and garnet. The process eliminates heat-affected zones, ignition risks and structural distortion, making it ideal for hazardous or operational environments.

How It Works
Cold cutting uses ultra-high-pressure water jets combined with an abrasive material (garnet) to cut through steel, concrete and composites without heat, flame or sparks. Because the process is non-thermal, it eliminates the risk of ignition, distortion or metallurgical change, making it ideal for live, hazardous or sensitive environments. The result is a smooth, precise cut that preserves material integrity and supports safer project delivery.
Key advantages
The cold cutting process provides a series of safety, accuracy and operational advantages, including:
No heat or sparks - safe in flammable environments
No vibration or structural stress
Precise, repeatable cuts
Minimal airborne dust and debris
“We approach every problem with a resourceful, innovative and fresh perspective.”
Applications
This method is suited to assets and facilities where coatings must be removed safely and without substrate damage, including:
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Petrochemical and gas facilities
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Power stations and processing plants
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Marine and offshore structures
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Industrial tanks and pipelines

Who Benefits

This service supports projects where materials must be cut accurately without introducing heat, sparks or secondary damage. It particularly benefits:
Project teams working in live, sensitive or operational environments
Where Ignition or Heat-affected Zones Are Unacceptable
Engineers
Requiring Precise Cuts Without Altering the Metallurgy or Performance of Surrounding Materials
Industrial operators
Undertaking Upgrades, Modifications or Maintenance in High-consequence Areas
Shutdown and maintenance planners
Seeking Methods That Reduce Risk and Simplify Safety Controls
Asset owners
Aiming to Preserve Off-cuts for Reuse or Compliant Recycling
Cold cutting enables complex cutting tasks to be completed safely, cleanly and with full control.

Why Aqua Prep?
Clients engage Aqua Prep for cold cutting because we combine technical expertise with industry-leading safety systems, including:
Skilled
Specialists in UHP cold cutting across major industries
Highly Knowledgeable
Strong track record in high-risk environments
Capable
Automated and Handheld Cutting Systems
Sustainable
Full water treatment and waste management included
Highly Trusted
Nationwide experience across critical infrastructure

