Case Study Military Demucking

Introduction

Military vehicles are exposed to extreme conditions during operations. Whether it’s mud, dust, dirt, or plant debris—vehicles accumulate significant contamination during missions. Thorough cleaning is essential to maintain operational readiness and minimize wear and tear.

Traditionally, tanks, trucks, and other military vehicles were cleaned manually with high-pressure lances—often requiring hours of labor-intensive work. Additionally, high water consumption and the use of cleaning chemicals put a strain on both the environment and operational budgets.

To address these challenges, more and more armed forces are turning to automated cleaning technology: the MobyDick Demucking System from FRUTIGER.

Challenge

• Heavily contaminated vehicles, especially around wheel wells, undercarriages, and track systems
• Time-consuming manual cleaning with high-pressure lances
• Environmental impact due to high water usage and chemical cleaners
• Need for an efficient, low-maintenance, and durable cleaning solution

Solution:

The MobyDick Demucking System The MobyDick Demucking System combines powerful low-pressure cleaning with a closed water recycling loop. In the first stage, large volumes of recycled water and optimized nozzles remove the bulk of the dirt. Up to 80% of contaminants are washed away within minutes—without the use of any chemicals.

In the second stage, a quick follow-up with a high-pressure lance can be used if any stubborn residues remain. Because the initial wash thoroughly soaks the dirt, high-pressure use is kept to a minimum.

Advantages of the MobyDick Demucking System:

• Fast and automated cleaning within minutes
• Resource-efficient thanks to full water recycling
• No chemical usage, environmentally friendly operation
• Low maintenance requirements and robust design for continuous use
• Reduced manpower needs and ergonomic work process for cleaning staff

Results and Benefits for the Client

• Time savings: Cleaning takes a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods
• Cost reduction: Less water usage, lower labor requirements, and no expensive detergents
• Improved vehicle readiness: Faster cleaning means shorter downtimes and more vehicles ready for use
• Environmental sustainability: Closed water system prevents contaminated runoff from oils or chemicals
• Versatile use: In addition to military vehicles, the system is ideal for civil protection, fire services, technical relief organizations, and the construction industry

Conclusion

The MobyDick Demucking System has proven itself worldwide in both military and civilian applications. NATO exercises, military camps in France and Germany, and deployments in Afghanistan have demonstrated the system’s effectiveness. Outside the military, mines and industrial facilities also rely on this proven cleaning solution.