Pressure Washers

August 28, 2017

The new FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food is now final under the FNA Docket Number: FDA-2013-N-0013.

The goal of this rule is to protect foods by keeping them safe from contamination during transportation.

The rule establishes requirements for shippers, loaders, carriers by motor or rail vehicle, and receivers in the United States involved in transporting human and animal food to use sanitary practices to ensure the safety of that food.

It also applies to shippers in other countries who ship food to the United States directly by motor, rail, ship or air, and arrange for the transfer of the intact container onto a motor or rail vehicle for transportation within the U.S., if that food will be consumed or distributed in the United States.

For more information, please see:
FSMA Final Rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food

Washing package for Sanitary Transportation

At Wash Bay Solutions, we have designed a pumping package for grocery and food shippers and distribution centers to comply with the new FSMA. We combined a high-pressure VFD-controlled pumping system with a high efficiency heating system to produce a sanitary washing package that will ensure compliance with the new rule.

The VFD system offers substantial operational flexibility since the system will only utilize the power (speed of motor and pump) to match the output demands. For example: A 20 gpm system, set up for 5 users at 4 gpm each. If there is only one user on the system outputting 5 gpm, the motor/pump will only turn at 1/5” speed to meet that demand.

Our sanitary washing packages come complete with hose, guns and reels and can be custom-engineered to meet your requirements for flow rates, pressures and water temperatures. To learn more about our high pressure clean system products, please click here:

VFD Controlled Multi-gun High Pressure Cleaning Systems

Give us a call at 800-453-8639 for more information!

by Admin

July 6, 2017

Our arch locomotive wash systems are very robust with high efficiency pumping systems, stainless steel control panels, galvanized arch piping, and stainless steel nozzles.

It can be designed with multiple arch systems for wetting, washing, and rinsing. For our three-arch system, the train passes through an initial wetting arch with a dilute soap mixture at a very slow speed. The train then moves through the wash arch, which sprays wash water with soap around the full circumference of the locomotive as it passes. At the exit end, the locomotive passes through the rinse arch, which sprays rinse water around the full circumference of the locomotive.

Nozzles in the arches are sized to provide more intense cleaning on the undercarriage and front while minimizing intense water intrusion on more sensitive areas of the locomotive. Depending on the application, total wetting, wash and rinse duration can run between 2-10 minutes.

Locomotive High Efficiency Pumping System

These locomotive wash systems can be designed for manual or automatic operation. For a manual system, an onsite operator turns on and off the pump stations for the arches as the locomotive passes.

For an automated system, industrial infrared photocell systems are installed at the entry and exit of the wash building or arches to monitor train movement. The automated control system initiates the wetting, wash and rinse processes and automatically cycles the pumps as needed.

Depending on the application, the locomotive wash equipment provided may include:

Skid-mounted high-efficiency pump stations with heavy-duty wash and rinse pumps
Water supply tanks with level switches for pump safety and fill control
Industrial photocell system for start/stop
Traffic light for engineer to view
Master control system to manage pumps, chemical metering pumps, photocells, and lights
360-degree arch systems with frames
Stainless steel manifolds and stainless steel nozzles
Soap metering system to manage soap concentration in wash system
pH control systems to manage pH fluctuations due to acids and cleaners

Additional controllers are available that would enable the wash process to start only for those locomotives that desired to be washed, while permitting other trains to traverse the building without starting the wash cycle.

Following the washing, the wash water can be treated for discharge to the sewer or reclaimed for re-use.

by Admin

February 19, 2016

Low Flow Demucking System — Using only 60 gpm of reclaimed water, our Mighty Monitors will effectively remove heavy accumulations of dirt and mud – saving thousands of gallons of water per cleaning.

Get the power of a fire hose with a fraction of the water usage!

Robustly designed for heavy industrial applications such as mining and oilfield services, our MM Series Mighty Monitors are great for cleaning large haul trucks, steel tracked vehicles or any heavy equipment caked with mud, clay, ice, grass or muck.

For drilling and construction equipment applications, our 20 gpm Mighty Monitor system cleans quickly and effectively, in half the time of a typical pressure washer.

Our new 60 gpm nozzle and trolley assembly

For mining applications, we have developed a revolutionary heavy-duty Mighty Monitor system to replace the standard high volume water cannons that have been used for decades. Our systems combine increased pressure and specialized nozzles to ensure a quality wash. Using only 60 gpm of reclaimed water, our Mighty Monitors will effectively remove heavy accumulations of dirt and mud – saving thousands of gallons of water per cleaning.

Fast and effective cleaning while saving time, water and water treatment costs – a win-win-win situation!

Mighty Monitor System Features:

20-60 GPM Capacities
Uses only a fraction of water used in traditional water monitors or water cannons
Emergency Stop System
NEMA 4X Control Panel
High-Efficiency Diaphragm or Multi Stage Pumps
Pressure Gauge
Handheld Stream-to-Cone Gun & Wand
Trolley-mounted Multi-directional Stream-to-Cone Gun & Wand
Can use fresh or recycled water
Reduces the amount of water to be treated

Mighty Monitor System Options:

UL Listings
Remote Motor Controls
Optional Heating Systems
Optional VFD Systems
Optional Automated Wash Monitors
Industrial Grade Hose Reels and Stands

MIGHTY MONITOR SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL	MM-20/1000	MM-30/60/1000
FLOW RATE, GPM	20	30 & 60
PRESSURE, MAX, PSI	1000	1000
MOTOR, HP	15	2 @ 30
PUMP TYPE	DIAPHRAGM	DUAL PUMP DIAPHRAGM
CONTROLS	MANUAL/REMOTE	MANUAL/REMOTE/VFD/ROBOTIC/PLC
GUN & WAND	HAND-HELD STREAM-TO-CONE	TROLLEY-MOUNTED MULTI-DIRECTIONAL STREAM-TO-CONE
HOSE	75’ @ ¾”	¾”D, LENGTH DESIGNED TO FACILITY LAYOUT
ELECTRIC	208/480/575 V 3 PH 50/60 HZ	208/480/575 V 3 PH 50/60 HZ
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS	18” W x 60” L x 24” H	36” W x 60” L x 24” H

Give us a call for more product information – 800-453-8639

by Admin

April 22, 2014

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VFD Controlled Multi-gun high pressure cleaning systems — A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) system is one of the most cost effective units to run and to maintain and they are extremely easy to use.

A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) system is one of the most cost effective units to run and to maintain and they are extremely easy to use. The VFD display makes is simple to trouble shoot. The VFD display shows various input signals which can be used to visually display and indicate system faults. The VFD system offers substantial operational and maintenance savings. A variable frequency drive extends the life of the motor, pump, and pump components. A VFD significantly reduces maintenance or service related issues. The system will only utilize the power (speed of motor and pump) to match the output demands. For example: A 20 gpm system, set up for 4 users at 5 gpm each. If there is only one user on the system outputting 5 gpm, the motor/pump will only turn at 1/4” speed to meet that demand. The VFD system shows a savings in energy costs to run the system, it only uses what it needs. On system start-ups, a VFD controlled system slowly ramps up speed to the minimal required rpm to meet the initial demand. This eliminates the huge inductive amperage load a system with standard controls requires when starting. A VFD system does not require the use of motor contactors, overloads, and fusing.

VFD benefits

Energy savings
Smoother quieter operation, eliminate water hammer
Extend pump life
Extend system component life
Extend motor life
Reduce maintenance

Functional Design

Real-time system monitoring and control (wash station duty cycle/activity, low inlet water supply and system pressure loss shutdown, and high water temperature shutdown)
Compact and versatile design allows for installation in virtually any location/environment
Systems designed/built to application requirements – provides for increased productivity
VFD increases or decreases pump/motor speed to meet the demands of single and or multiple users

Standard Equipment

Belt-driven, industrial-duty plunger or piston pump with multi-gun pressure regulator, pilot-activated flow switch, factory-set pressure relief valve and liquid-filled pressure gauge
VFD controlled with performance display screen, Nema 4x housing, and a fused disconnect
Premium-efficiency, inverter-duty motor (IP55, Class B temp. rise, Class F insulation, 40° C ambient temp. design)
I/O/M (Installation/Operation/Maintenance) manual

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MIGHTY MONITOR SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

VFD Controlled Multi-gun High Pressure Cleaning Systems

VFD benefits

Functional Design

Standard Equipment

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