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In 1995, FRUTIGER launched the first wheel washing system under the brand name MobyDick, which made it possible to clean the wheels of construction vehicles without stopping. This innovation revolutionised wheel washing and is now used worldwide. In addition to wheel washing systems, the Swiss company has also made a name for itself in the field of dust control in recent years. With the development of the latest model series New Generation (NG), FRUTIGER once again sets new standards.

FRUTIGER, headquartered in Switzerland, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of coarse dirt washing systems for large vehicles. The washing systems, known in the trade as demucking systemsdemucking systemsdemucking systems, are capable of cleaning even heavy soiling on vehicles of all kinds within minutes. With the commissioning of the world’s first system about 15 years ago, FRUTIGER laid the foundation for this new business field. The installation of a MobyDick demucking system in the world’s largest iron ore mine is a further milestone in the automatic cleaning of heavily soiled vehicles.

The importance of cleaning dirty truck wheels often doesn’t become obvious until damage needs to be repaired. Wear and tear on the wheels or the entire vehicle can be avoided or reduced if you clean it regularly. A truck is a commercial vehicle and is built to transport heavy goods over long distances.

Fine dust on construction sites can become a problem. Fine particles get into the air when working with materials such as stone or concrete and spread there. From there, they can spread further, contaminate surfaces and enter the lungs of employees and nearby people through respiration. Reasonable emission control is, therefore, essential on many construction sites. With the modern dust binding systems from MobyDick, you are on the safe side.

The city of Winterthur looks back on a long tradition as a location for international mechanical engineering companies. For more than 60 years Winterthur is also the headquarters of FRUTIGER Company AG, worldwide known manufacturer of MobyDick wheel washing systems.

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.

Anyone who uses trucks and other commercial vehicles knows that regular wheel washing is necessary. A wheel washing system makes doing this particularly convenient, flexible and saves time. Find out more about the many advantages of operating an automatic wheel cleaning system.

After trucks or other vehicle use on construction sites or other messy work areas, it is wise to rid wheels of any debris or residual dirt caught in them, which may otherwise end up being dropped on public roads and streets. Messy roads can cause problems with residents and authorities. With the wheel washing system from MobyDick, FRUTIGER Company AG, you can avoid such problems while enjoying enjoy tried-and-tested quality and flexibility.

Anyone who uses heavy equipment in landfills, military training areas, and other dirty environments knows the problem: Wheeled and tracked vehicles get dirty over time. Therefore regular cleaning is necessary. This can be done by hand but is extremely cumbersome and time-consuming – and therefore not economical. Your vehicles are cleaned effectively and cost-effectively with a resource-saving demucking system that is optimally adapted to your needs.