Spray washing systems

Achieving effective mechanical parts spray washing

Industrial spray washing is based on the synergistic combination of four key factors: mechanical action generated by the pressure of liquid through strategically positioned nozzles, the chemical action of specific detergents, water temperature, and cycle time. This hydrokinetic combination allows even the most stubborn contaminants to be released and dissolved from metal and other technical surfaces.

For companies handling medium to large batches requiring flexibility, the industrial mechanical parts washers designed by Teknox offer the perfect balance between efficiency and innovation.

The Teknox range for industrial parts cleaning: tailored solutions

Teknox offers versatile and customised solutions for every treatment need. Our offering includes different product lines designed to guarantee excellence in every industrial application:

Continuous systems and spray tunnel washers for mass production

In high-productivity production lines, where workflows cannot be interrupted, integrating a multistage conveyor spray washer is a strategic winning choice. Teknox designs and manufactures continuous systems configurable according to the customer’s facility layout:

• Linear Tunnel: ideal for direct insertion in straight assembly lines, with loading and unloading on opposite sides.
• Oval Tunnel: compact closed-loop configuration that optimises space and allows a single operator to manage both loading and unloading from the same point.
• U-shaped Tunnel: a flexible geometric solution to connect parallel production lines and optimize internal logistics.

These systems are fully customisable in terms of treatment stages (washing, rinsing, compressed air blow-off, hot air drying) and hourly throughput, integrating perfectly even into fully automated robotic islands.

Lavapen X: manual high-pressure industrial spray parts washer

For maintenance operations and the washing of small batches requiring targeted and precise cleaning on specific points, the Lavapen X series represents the state of the art. It is a closed cabin operating at high pressure (up to 100 bar) and temperatures up to 60°C. The system protects the operator by isolating them from contact with liquids and vapours, offering optimal visibility through a protective glass and extraordinary degreasing power suitable even for complex details.

Robur series: automatic rotating basket systems for heavy loads

The Robur line is designed for the automatic treatment of heavy and bulky components, with capacities reaching up to 800 kg. This range stands out for its modularity and versatility:

• Robur: single-stage system ideal for rapid and efficient cross-jet washing.
• Robur 2B: equipped with a double tank to perform sequential washing and rinsing cycles, eliminating cross-contamination.
• Robur 3B: advanced three-bath solution designed for complex cycles including washing, rinsing, and application of anti-rust protectives for long-term storage.

These systems use a rotating basket on a vertical axis and hot water jets (up to 80°C) geometrically arranged to cover every single angle of the treated surface.

Linearjet: mobile spray solution for oversized and longitudinal parts

The Linearjet industrial washing equipment is designed by Teknox for the treatment of components with pronounced longitudinal development and oversized dimensions, such as crankshafts, hydraulic cylinders, drive shafts, bars, and extruded profiles.

Unlike traditional rotating basket systems, the Linearjet series technology uses a system of high-pressure spray ramps that move linearly along the part, ensuring deep and uniform degreasing action.

Main features and operational advantages of the Linearjet series include linear translation washing, programmable stroke and parameters via PLC which allows for plenty of customization options, also thanks to the availability of a wide range of accessories.

Simplex range: the power of rotating baskets

The Simplex series is the benchmark for spray cleaning of items positioned inside a rotating basket, ensuring complete 360-degree coverage.

• Simplex Small and Medium: ideal for the automatic washing of small to medium-sized parts with a load capacity ranging from 100 kg in the Small series to 300 kg in the Medium series. Easy to use and compact, they optimize efficiency in modern mechanical workshops.
• Simplex Big: designed for heavy and bulky loads, this line can accommodate weights up to 800 kg. The structural robustness and power of the jets guarantee deep degreasing, even on the most challenging components in the automotive or railway sector.
• Simplex Big 2B: equipped with an independent double tank, it allows the washing phase to be entirely separated from the rinsing or anti-rust protection application phase, avoiding cross-contamination and dramatically improving the final quality of the surface treatment.

Rotor range: innovation in hydrokinetic combination

For components with extremely complex geometries, internal tortuous channels, or blind holes, the Rotor series offers unsurpassed performance by combining the strength of spray cleaning with the effectiveness of hydrokinetic immersion.

• Rotor 1B: combines the mechanical strength of spraying with the effectiveness of hydrokinetic immersion. This combined system is perfect for geometrically complex parts up to 100 kg, where spraying alone would not reach and clean all internal cavities and blind holes.

• Rotor 2B and Rotor 3B: equipped with double and triple tanks respectively, they allow fully automatic multi-phase cycles (washing, rinsing, drying). The controlled rotation of the washing chamber ensures that every single surface is reached by both the hydraulic spray flow and the detergent action of total immersion in a closed chamber.

Roundjet range: speed and compactness

The Roundjet series is a rotating table parts washer designed for quick and frequent washing cycles. Thanks to its optimised dimensions and ease of loading, it fits perfectly close to CNC machine tools for immediate washing of freshly machined parts, eliminating idle handling times.

For high-productivity industrial realities that require a continuous flow of material along the assembly line, Teknox designs and manufactures corridor systems, such as the spray tunnel washer, ideal for treating continuous batches of parts with integrated washing, rinsing, and blow-off stages.

Unix range: ergonomics and performance with rotating basket

The Unix series is a high-performance solution for spray cleaning of medium to large sized mechanical components. It stands out from classic rotating basket washers due to its unique construction with a tank positioned at the rear of the machine: this configuration optimises front machine ergonomics, facilitating loading and unloading operations and reducing overall operational footprint.

The range is divided into two main configurations:

• Unix Series (single-stage): designed for quick washing cycles and deep decontamination from oils, emulsions, and chips. The constant rotation of the motorised basket combined with the action of cross jets (top, bottom, and side) ensures maximum coverage. PLC control with touchscreen interface allows intuitive and precise management of temperatures and washing times.
• Unix 2B Series (double tank): advanced version with two independent baths for multi-phase cycles. It allows executing a washing phase and a subsequent rinsing (or passivation/anti-rust protection) phase in automatic sequence. Thanks to completely separate tanks and hydraulic circuits, cross-contamination of fluids is eliminated, ensuring components are perfectly clean and free from chemical residues.

Twister series: spray cleaning in horizontally rotating baskets

The Twister series is the solution developed by Teknox for intensive washing and degreasing of small parts, turned parts, screws, and small mechanical components with complex geometries housed inside dedicated baskets or trays. Unlike traditional systems, the Twister series adopts a horizontal axis rotation principle combined with the hydrokinetic action of high-pressure spray jets.

Distinctive features of the line include horizontal axis rotation, effective removal of oil and chips, effective drip-off of parts thanks to continuous rotation, and digital management via PLC with touchscreen display.

The added value of Teknox: technology, chemistry, and Made in Italy

Choosing TEKNOX for your industrial parts cleaning system and metal parts washing means relying on a partner capable of providing an integrated solution with high performance.

If you’re looking for a strategic partner to enhance the quality of your surface finishes, optimize cycle times, and reduce your production’s operating costs, TEKNOX’s metal cleaning solutions are the ideal answer for your business.

Contact us for more information and request a personalised technical analysis of your industrial cleaning needs today.