Case Study Tailor Made Line

Successful Implementation of the MobyDick ONE

Introduction

Kies- und Schotterwerke Müller GmbH & Co. KG is one of the most established companies in the gravel and sand industry in southern Germany. For over 80 years, this family-run business has supplied the construction industry with high-quality aggregates and crushed stones.

With increasing awareness around environmental and traffic cleanliness, it became increasingly important for the company to prevent dirt on public roads while also improving operational efficiency. A particular challenge was the cleaning of truck wheels and chassis.

Challenge

The company faced several issues:

• Contamination of public roads by trucks leaving the site
• High cleaning effort required for vehicles, especially in wet or muddy conditions
• Increasing regulatory requirements regarding environmental protection and cleanliness

Solution: The MobyDick ONE Wheel Washing System

After carefully evaluating various cleaning systems, the company opted for the MobyDick ONE with a length of 14.40 meters. This system enables thorough tire cleaning over four wheel rotations and relies on a combination of innovative driving profiles, optimized nozzle placement, and a flow-optimized geometry of the washing modules—developed in cooperation with ETH Zurich.

Additional features of the system include PowerFlush technology, which uses special nozzles to target hard-to-reach areas such as wheel arches, and the ability to clean tracked vehicles as well.

Results and Customer Benefits

Since commissioning, the MobyDick ONE has been in continuous operation, reliably ensuring clean roads and an improved environmental footprint. To tailor the recycling solution to the company’s needs, four 50m³ steel tanks were installed, which can be efficiently cleaned using an excavator. This reduces maintenance costs and optimizes the water cycle.

Installation of the system was swift and straightforward. Thanks to detailed installation plans, the setup was completed in just a few days by experienced FRUTIGER technicians.

Both Kies- und Schotterwerke Müller GmbH & Co. KG and local residents benefit from the effective reduction in dirt. The robust construction and high-quality finish of the MobyDick ONE ensure a sustainable investment.

Conclusion

Choosing the MobyDick ONE has proven to be a great success for Kies- und Schotterwerke Müller GmbH & Co. KG. Increased cleanliness, reduced maintenance requirements, and long-term cost savings make this investment a forward-looking solution for companies in the gravel and construction industry.