--- title: "Flow and pressure: how important is it in the high-pressure parts washers" description: High pressure washing machines are ideal for difficult washing tasks. Let's see how important the relationship between flow rate and pressure is. image: https://blog.geicosgroup.com/hubfs/BLOG/2022-07%20Portata%20vs%20pressione/portata-pressione-lavapezzi-alta-pressione.jpg --- [![Geicos Group](https://www.geicosgroup.com/wp-content/themes/website/dist/images/logo-color_3c9cd09f.png)](https://www.geicosgroup.com/) - [About us](https://www.geicosgroup.com/about-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.geicosgroup.com/en/blog) - [Contacts](https://www.geicosgroup.com/contacts/contacts/) - [Are you an user?](https://www.geicosgroup.com/are-you-an-user/) - [Why Geicos](https://www.geicosgroup.com/why-geicos/) - [How we work](https://www.geicosgroup.com/how-we-work/) - [Products](https://store.geicosgroup.com/en) - [Applications](https://www.geicosgroup.com/applications/) - [Focus](https://www.geicosgroup.com/focus/) - [English](https://blog.geicosgroup.com/en/flow-and-pressure-how-important-is-it-in-the-high-pressure-parts-washers) - [Italiano](https://blog.geicosgroup.com/portata-vs-pressione-quanto-contano-nella-lavapezzi-ad-alta-pressione) en - [About us](https://www.geicosgroup.com/about-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.geicosgroup.com/en/blog) - [Contacts](https://www.geicosgroup.com/contacts/contacts/) - [Are you an user?](https://www.geicosgroup.com/are-you-an-user/) - [Why Geicos](https://www.geicosgroup.com/why-geicos/) - [How we work](https://www.geicosgroup.com/how-we-work/) - [Products](https://store.geicosgroup.com/en) - [Applications](https://www.geicosgroup.com/applications/) - [Focus](https://www.geicosgroup.com/focus/) [![IT flag](https://f.hubspotusercontent30.net/hubfs/6480635/flags/it.png) IT](https://blog.geicosgroup.com/?hsLang=en) [Geicos blog](https://blog.geicosgroup.com/en) Reading time: 2 MINUTES ## Flow and pressure: how important is it in the high-pressure parts washers Written by Geicos group on 21 June, 2022 ![](https://blog.geicosgroup.com/hubfs/BLOG/2022-07%20Portata%20vs%20pressione/portata-pressione-lavapezzi-alta-pressione.jpg) The **high-pressure parts washers** are an excellent washing solution for those looking for precise and powerful performance. [In this Focus](https://www.geicosgroup.com/focus/flow-rate-on-high-pressure-pumps/) we talked about how important the flow rate of pressure pumps is, because it allows you to orient yourself towards the product that best suits your needs. In this article we see how important the **relationship between flow rate and pressure** in a high-pressure parts washer. ### High pressure parts washers machines: characteristics High-pressure parts washers are particularly suitable for treating **difficult-to-wash contaminants**. In addition, they are ideal for cleaning machinery with a structure with particular shapes that requires great precision in the washing phase. ![High pressure](https://blog.geicosgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG/2022-07%20Portata%20vs%20pressione/alta-pressione.jpg?width=1920&name=alta-pressione.jpg) The **characteristics** of these parts washers are varied and meet different needs. Some aspects to pay attention to in the evaluation phase before purchasing are: - **dimensions of the machine**: the parts washers have a size that varies according to the type of use to which they will have to respond. For example, there are specific parts washers for washing small and medium-sized pieces; - **detergent used in the washing**: we recommend that you focus on water-based ones, respecting the environment and workers; - **power supply**: choose electric to take advantage of clean energy that allows you not to pollute during your washes; - **lighting system**: LED lights are ideal for longer life and lower energy consumption.   ### Pressure or flow: which of these do you give more importance? Both flow and pressure are **key elements** when it comes to high pressure machinery. But more specifically, what do these words mean and how do they differ? - **Pressure** is the **delivery force of the liquid** and is measured in bars. As you will imagine, as the pressure increases, the power with which the liquid comes out of the machine also increases; - The **flow rate**, on the other hand, indicates the **quantity of liquid that comes out in a given period of time**. As the flow rate increases, the speed and effectiveness with which you can clean a particularly heavy and oily type of dirt increases. ![Flow rate in the high-pressure part washer](https://blog.geicosgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG/2022-07%20Portata%20vs%20pressione/portata-lavapezzi-alta-pressione.jpg?width=1920&name=portata-lavapezzi-alta-pressione.jpg) Do not make the **mistake** of thinking that, given that we are talking about high pressure parts washers, the flow rate is a less important parameter to consider. Nothing more wrong. As we have seen, greater range means greater speed in cleaning components. A certain level of flow, therefore, is essential to generate truly effective results in the washing procedure. In other words, it is precisely the flow rate that will allow you to achieve a **high degree of cleanliness**. For this reason, our advice is to make sure that the flow rate of the parts washer is adequate for your work. And, again for this reason, in our offer we have optimized the relationship between flow rate and pressure: we have managed to **favour a greater flow ra**te to maximize performance.     Are you looking for high-pressure parts washers to clean your components? 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