← Back to the equipment familyRail-Fed/Crane-Fed Wheelset Washer
Rail- or crane-fed system for removing grease, oil and road contamination from complete wheelsets.
Purpose-built around the application
Rail-fed and crane-fed systems provide automated cleaning for locomotive and railcar wheelsets, removing grease, dust and road grime while rotating the wheelset for full-surface coverage.
Process capability
Efficiently eliminates grease and road dirt from locomotive and car wheelsets
Parts handling
Exceptional removal of grease, dust, and road grime
Cleaning performance
Rotates wheelset for thorough cleaning of all surfaces
Production flexibility
Fully automated cleaning sequence
Resource efficiency
Configurable to accommodate various sizes and gauges of wheelsets
Application engineering
Built-in sludge removal conveyor extends the life of the cleaning solution
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/Crane-Fed Wheelset 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.