Oval multi-stage plant parts for continuous industrial washing

Tunnel parts washers allow in-line washing of parts. In general, parts are deposited by the operator on a conveyor belt that passes through all treatment phases up to the machine exit. Tunnel parts washers are always configured and produced based on process data: dimensions and shape of parts, hourly productivity, type of treatments that parts must undergo: degreasing, phosphating, rinsing, anti-rust protection, drying, cooling, etc. Sometimes the movement of parts does not occur by means of a conveyor belt but by means of two chains on which special supports designed based on the shape of the part are mounted. The vapor extraction phases allow the extraction of vapors generated by washing.

The washing and rinsing phases contain special pipes that surround the handling system so as to spray the parts from all sides. The pressure is adjustable by means of special lockable valves while the internal pipes are mounted on quick coupling fittings for easy maintenance. The hot air drying phase is composed of electric blowers that suck filtered air from the environment and convey it onto blade pipes, passing through stainless steel pipes heated by electric resistors. Parts loading can be: manual, by anthropomorphic robot, by gravity from machine tool or by chute. Parts unloading can be: manual, by anthropomorphic robot (with or without vision system), by gravity onto chute. Tunnel parts washers can be customized based on the type of parts (for example for washing metal tubes or profiles, the belt is inclined to allow washing liquid drainage) or based on the customer layout (for example unloading parts onto return belt or onto customer belt with pick & place, conveyor belt or oval-shaped chain movement, for loading and unloading parts from a single station).

Main operational benefits:

• Oval structure for optimization of space and production flows
• Continuous treatment without interruptions
• Personalized washing cycle configuration
• High productivity with reduced cycle times
• Direct integration into production lines
• Advanced management via PLC
• Industry 4.0 and 5.0 ready (optional)

Technical positioning:

• Special plant for high-capacity industrial production
• Multi-stage system for complex and structured cycles
• Design to customer specifications
• Ideal solution for highly automated series production