Tube Cleaners
Pneumatically actuated self-propelled cleaning for firetube boiler tubes.
The Soot Buster is a pneumatically actuated cleaning tool that propels itself inside of boiler tubes and scrubs the tube ID with each pulse — removing soft soot deposits without manual cable feeding.
- Tube Size: 1-1/4" – 4" (31.8 – 101.6mm) OD
- Tube Section: Straight
- Deposit Type: Soft (Soot)
- Deposit Thickness: Light & Medium
- Flush Method: Dry
“Fastest way to clean our firetube boilers. The Soot Buster pays for itself in the first outage.”
Facilities Manager, Industrial Campus
Why Elliott Soot Buster
Self-Propelled
Pneumatically propels itself through the tube — no cable feeding required.
Firetube Optimized
Specifically designed for the large OD straight tubes in firetube and scotch marine boilers.
No Chemical Required
Mechanical cleaning action removes soot without chemicals or water.
Benefits
Operator Safety
Self-propelled action keeps operators away from the tube ends during cleaning.
Fast Cycle Times
Pulses through tubes rapidly — ideal for high tube-count boiler cleaning projects.
Specifications
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