In this guide, we will briefly explain how to evaluate and choose the best washing system according to your specific needs.
The different models of truck washing systems offered by Sari are chosen according to the type of vehicle to be washed.
In general, we can categorise the different types of vehicles to be washed into:
- Vehicles with regular shapes: this category includes, by way of example, tractor-trailers, refrigerated and curtain-sided trucks, buses, trains and any other vehicle with regular shapes.
- Vehicles with an irregular shape: this category includes, by way of example, tankers, refuse collection vehicles, earth moving vehicles and any other vehicle with irregular shapes.
Types of equipment
Sari offers both automatic and manual washing systems.
The automatic washing system consists of a classic truck wash gantry with 3 brushes. For vehicles with an irregular shape, on the other hand, it consists of a portal without brushes that works exclusively with high-pressure water.
If desired, it is also possible to have a system with both of these technologies, which is capable of performing an excellent wash for both of these vehicle types.
The main options for these washing portals are:
- washing of the lower side parts, i.e. the addition of high-pressure water nozzles in the gantry, which allow a more thorough washing of the wheels and lower parts of the vehicle, which are often the most difficult to treat.
- underbody washing (also known as underbody washing or chassis washing), consisting of a bar of fixed or rotating nozzles usually fixed inside a tank positioned at the start of the washing track.
The vehicle travelling at a very slow speed over the range of the nozzles causes the underbody of the vehicle to be washed.
On the other hand, with regard to manual washing systems (also called “self-service”), Sari offers washing systems consisting of a flag-shaped structure composed of a column and one or two rotating arms with double movement that support the high-pressure water hose and/or the detergent hose to the end of which the lance is connected.
The system is able to follow the movements of the operator during the washing phases and reach any point around the vehicle to be washed.
An alternative washing system is represented by the monobrush: its movement around the perimeter of the vehicle allows the washing of its vertical parts. It can be diesel, battery or electric.
Washing system cost
The cost of the washing system is closely linked to its characteristics.
Automatic systems require a more expensive investment than manual systems for obvious reasons. However, the price of these products is justified by the benefits obtained in terms of automation and washing speed.
The choice must be based on the type of vehicles to be washed and the size of the fleet to be treated. Generally, for a large number of vehicles to be washed, it is the automatic system that meets the need. For a small number, on the other hand, a manual washing system is sufficient.
New or used
The truck wash portals produced by SARI can be new and therefore covered by Industry 4.0 benefits, or reconditioned but still reliable over time and with a 12-month warranty.