The customer and the project
A Swiss company operating in the brick manufacturing industry required an effective mold cleaning machine. During manufacturing, clay is pressed into the molds to create the desired brick shape, leaving significant clay residues after each production cycle.
Mold Cleaning Machine solutions are essential for efficiently removing clay and production residues from industrial molds used in brick manufacturing. This automated high-pressure industrial cleaning system ensures consistent cleaning quality, reduces manual labour and improves productivity.
The need for automated mold cleaning
Due to the nature of the production process, the molds regularly accumulate excess clay, making frequent cleaning essential.
Previously, the customer relied on manual cleaning using a high-pressure washer. However, this method created several challenges, including wastewater management, high labour requirements and inconsistent cleaning results.
The customer therefore needed an automatic mold cleaning system capable of delivering consistent cleaning performance while reducing manual intervention.
The solution: high-pressure mold cleaning machine
To solve these challenges, Teknox supplied a high-pressure industrial mold cleaning machine specifically designed for brick production molds.
The selected solution was the Simplex 100 HT, an industrial parts washer equipped with a 6-bar high-pressure pump, providing powerful and effective cleaning performance for removing compacted clay residues.
Technical customisations
Several customisations were introduced to maximise cleaning efficiency:
- washing chamber height reduced to 320 mm to position the spray nozzles closer to the molds
- increased water impact force on the components
- installation of a second row of precision needle nozzles positioned on the upper section of the mold
- optimised spray pattern for complete and uniform cleaning
These modifications significantly improved cleaning effectiveness while reducing unnecessary water consumption.
Results and operational benefits
The installation of the high-pressure mold cleaning machine delivered several important benefits:
- automated mold cleaning process
- reduced manual labour
- shorter cleaning cycle times
- consistent and repeatable cleaning quality
- complete removal of clay residues
- improved production efficiency
- higher quality standards in brick manufacturing
The powerful and concentrated water jets ensured deep cleaning of every mold, helping maintain consistent production quality.
Sustainability and reduced environmental impact
One of the major advantages of the new cleaning system was its environmental performance.
Compared with manual pressure washing, the automatic industrial mold cleaning system significantly reduced water consumption while improving cleaning efficiency.
Thanks to the lowered washing height and the optimised nozzle configuration, the washing power is concentrated exactly where needed, reducing both water and energy consumption without compromising cleaning performance.
Why the Simplex 100 HT was selected
The Simplex 100 HT proved to be the ideal solution for cleaning brick production molds.
Designed specifically for demanding industrial applications, it combines a 6-bar high-pressure pump with customised nozzle technology to deliver outstanding cleaning performance, even on heavily contaminated molds.
By implementing a customised high-pressure mold cleaning machine, the customer achieved a highly efficient, accurate and sustainable cleaning solution.
The project resulted in improved production quality, lower operating costs, reduced environmental impact and greater process efficiency.
Thanks to the Simplex 100 HT industrial parts washer, the company successfully automated its mold cleaning process while ensuring reliable, repeatable and high-quality cleaning results.
