Washing System handles trucks and heavy equipment.

Magnetics Div., Global Equipment Marketing Inc. Aug 21, 2002

Press Release Summary:

Portable Wheelwash Rhino System, suitable for short-term or temporary projects, is modular and easily assembled on site. Cleaning is accomplished with high-pressure jets and extensive spray patterns that cover all surfaces of tires, wheels, and undercarriage. Vehicles are driven through system without drivers leaving cab. Wash time normally lasts 15 to 45 sec, depending on vehicle condition, but can be set for up to 3 min. with control panel.

Original Press Release:

Rhino Wheelwash Self-Contained, Go-Anywhere Truck and Heavy Equipment Washing Systems

BOCA RATON, FL - - Due to tougher regulations by environmental agencies, at all levels of government, vehicles leaving quarries, demolition & construction sites, coal-fired power plants, landfills and other solid waste facilities, are often being required to have wheels and tires free of mud, dirt and other contaminants.

Failure to follow the guidelines and regulations often results in fines, sanctions and neighborhood complaints. As a result, truck tire/wheel cleaning systems are fast becoming a necessity.

The portable Wheelwash Rhino System, being introduced for the first time in North America, by the Wheelwash Division, Global Equipment Mktg. Inc., is suitable for short term or temporary projects. The entire system is modular, easily assembled on-site and can be up and running in a matter of a few hours, after being transported to the site on a flatbed. And no excavation is necessary - only a concrete/asphalt pad or crushed stone base. Water recycling is included, with the settlement tank/weir system - recycling 90% of the water. The Rhino System is compact, heavy duty construction and has low maintenance. The system is modular, arriving in two (2) halves, then bolted together and lowered into position. After connection to the Power Unit it is ready to use. All that is necessary to start operations after set-up is access to water and electric. Cleaning is accomplished with a multitude of high-pressure jets with extensive spray patterns to cover all surfaces of tires, wheels and undercarriage, utilizing a horizontal centrifugal pump in cast iron housing fitted with cast iron impeller, single mechanical seal and coupled with a 22 Kw (30 Hp) 2900 RPM, TEFC electric motor.

Operation consists of vehicles being driven through the system without drivers leaving the cab. As vehicle approaches the Rhino System, an inductive loop sensor activates the high pressure spray system, whereupon, the vehicle is driven over patented angle grid system, causing treads to spread and vibration to knock-off mud and debris. Upon exiting, vehicles are driven over another angled grid system causing excess water to be shaken off. Wash time normally lasts from 15 to 45 seconds, depending on severity of vehicle's condition, but can be regulated up to three (3) minutes by changing the settings at the electronic control panel, housed in the heated/lighted pump house.

Installation above ground is on a crushed stone base or concrete/asphalt pad, or as a permanent installation in-ground, requiring a two-foot excavation, filled with a crushed stone base or concrete form. For further information, contact the Wheelwash Division, Global Equipment, at (561) 750-8662 or Fax (561) 750-9507 or E-mail at global@gate.net. Visit our website at www.wheelwash.co.uk.