← Back to the equipment familyRail-fed Bogie Washer
Automated aqueous plant for cleaning rail bogies and trucks before inspection and overhaul.
Purpose-built around the application
PROCECO rail-fed bogie washing plants automate aqueous degreasing for locomotive bogies and trucks while accommodating heavy rail components.
Process capability
Optimized for high production, capable of cleaning eight bogies per eight-hour shift
Parts handling
Exceptional removal of grease, dust, and road grime
Cleaning performance
PROCECO’s unique reciprocating spray manifold ensures thorough cleaning of all workpiece surfaces
Production flexibility
Optional trolley for cleaning bare bogies and additional components
Resource efficiency
Integrated sludge removal conveyor extends the lifespan of the cleaning solution
Application engineering
Fully automated cleaning sequence for maximum efficiency
How the process comes together
Final settings, stages and utilities are selected around the part, process and production target.
Define the load
Review part geometry, weight, soils, throughput and required downstream condition.
Apply the cleaning process
Direct spray, immersion, high pressure or slurry action at the surfaces and cavities that matter.
Rinse or secondary stage
Add rinsing, recirculation, filtration or another treatment stage as required.
Dry and integrate
Complete the cycle and coordinate handling, controls and factory interfaces.
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Specifications and process considerations
Existing specifications provide a starting point; the final equipment package should be confirmed for the application.
| Process consideration | Application fit |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Rail-fed Bogie Washer |
| Primary capability | Industrial parts washing |
| Configuration | Application specific |
| Integration | Standard and custom options available |
Custom configurations are available. eChem and PROCECO can evaluate dimensions, handling, process stages, controls and supporting equipment for your application.
Application benefits
Application-specific cleaning
Match process energy, chemistry and coverage to the actual part and soil.
Heavy-duty capability
Equipment can be configured for large, rugged and high-throughput loads.
Process integration
Combine stages, filtration, drying, controls and material handling.
Resource management
Recirculation and filtration options support water, chemistry and energy efficiency.
Production automation
Systems can operate as stand-alone cells or within connected lines.
Lifecycle support
eChem can help define the process, utilities, chemistry and service requirements.
Build the right cleaning process
eChem can evaluate your parts, soils, throughput, chemistry, utilities and cleanliness requirements before a system is specified.