The many advantages of an automatic wheel washing system for trucks

A lot of dirt and dust collects on the wheels and chassis of trucks when they are used in unpaved areas. Regular cleaning of the wheels and axles is important to keep the environment clean and to protect the trucks. Wheel cleaning is made as convenient as possible with a wheel washer. Find out more about the advantages that a wheel washing system can offer you.

A Wheel Washing System for Trucks: What is it?

Trucks and other heavy vehicles are indispensable in many areas, not only on construction sites, but also on landfills, recycling sites or extraction operations. These tough workers tirelessly transport resources and materials back and forth. They are usually used in dirty and dusty environments. Over time, this dirt settles on the wheels and chassis of the trucks. 

For many employees at landfills and construction sites, cleaning up such dirt is one of the most unpopular tasks. This cleaning is often done by hand, which is effective but extremely time-consuming. Cleaning the wheels and chassis is much easier and more efficient. A mobile wheel washing system for trucks allows for convenient cleaning within a few minutes. This kind of flexible wheel cleaning system can also be set up at different locations.

The Advantages of a Mobile Washing Plant for Trucks

Are you interested in a mobile wheel washing system for trucks, but are not sure whether purchasing and using one is worthwhile? Then, the following information will help you. 

Clean Roads, Thanks to Automatic Wheel Washing Systems

Trucks get dirty during use. The dirt that accumulates on the wheels and chassis can weigh up to ten kilograms. A mobile wheel washing system for trucks is used to effectively clean the wheels and chassis of trucks. During the cleaning process, coarse dirt is removed. If a truck goes through the wheel washing plant each time before leaving an area of operation, public roads remain clean. This also prevents the dirt being carried into other areas of the company’s premises.

Protection of Wheels and Trucks

If the wheels and chassis of trucks and other commercial vehicles are cleaned regularly, this also extends the service life of the vehicles. A clean truck is more easily and better maintained, which means less wear and tear. Malfunctions are less likely, and maintenance is easier if the underbody is clean.

Cleaning is Faster

With an automatic wheel washing system, cleaning trucks is much faster than if your employees use a high-pressure hose. Time-consuming cleaning by hand is only necessary if you want precision washing. This becomes even easier due to the pre-cleaning done by the wheel washing system. This saves your employees time, allowing them to carry out other duties.

Increased Protection for Your Employees, Thanks to a Mobile Truck Wash

Manual truck wheel and chassis washing is not only a tiresome for employees, it can also pose a risk to their health. For example, through contact with aggressive chemical substances or through accidents. In cold weather, in particular, doing this work in the wet often results in employee absences due to catching colds and suchlike. This risk is minimised with a mobile truck wash. Thus, an automatic wheel washing system enhances the workplace in various ways.

Low-Pressure Technology Reduces Water Pollution

No chemical cleaners are used in MobyDick’s wheel washing systems. In combination with their low-pressure technology, this ensures that hardly any grease or oil gets dissolved from the wheels and chassis during cleaning. This protects the environment and, in many cases, renders the disposal of the sludge considerably cheaper. 

Conserve Resources, Thanks to Water Recycling

MobyDick wheel washing systems rely on an efficient water recycling system. After cleaning, the dirty water flows back into the system where it is automatically recycled. The dirt it contains settles by natural sedimentation. Depending on the model, it is removed laterally into a container by the automatic scraper conveyor. Alternatively, stubborn dirt can be removed with an excavator. Where space is limited, flocculants can be added, which cause solids in the water to settle more quickly. After water treatment, the water can be reused for cleaning trucks. 

Fully Mobile and Partially Mobile System Use

Wheel washing systems can be fully mobile models with ramps above the ground, making the installation of the system very convenient. Semi-mobile systems installed in the ground also have many advantages. For example, sludge management works more efficiently, and the impact of washing is generally better. Additionally, there is a higher degree of winter safety and driving is easier with semi-mobile systems. Given their many advantages, it is advisable to use a system that is installed in the ground for the duration of use, wherever possible. This is particularly important for longer-term use. 

Wheel Washing Systems Can be Individually Adapted

When it comes to choosing a wheel washing system, market leader FRUTIGER has numerous MobyDick models available. Some models are very compact, and the wheel cleaning system can be installed in a way that saves space. Depending on the initial situation, special systems can also be custom created to adapt precisely to the needs of the site. To optimize your wheel washing system, various options are available for all models. The washing system can be adapted to your specific needs and conditions on your site. Extensions to an existing system are also sometimes available.

High Quality and Durable

All MobyDick wheel washers are dip galvanized and designed for long-term use in a harsh environment. They are also durable and require only minimal maintenance. Therefore, the purchase of a wheel washing system for trucks is a long-term investment that will pay off over many years.

MobyDick Wheel Washing Systems from the Market Leader

MobyDick is the world’s leading wheel washing system for trucks and other commercial vehicles. The unique product range of FRUTIGER Company AG, the world market leader in wheel washing systems, offers the right solution for all your needs. Solutions come complete with professional advice from experienced specialists. FRUTIGER Company AG, based in Winterthur, Switzerland, has ISO-certified production plants in Europe and Asia, an assembly centre in the USA and an international network of service and sales offices worldwide.