Rail axle washing is a grimy, dirty job that often requires significant time in a parts washer along with manual cleaning of what is left behind on the axle. AEC Systems has designed and built a heavy-duty washer that makes this task much easier and faster. Our rail axle parts washer cleans in less time than the standard methods of washing these normally difficult-to-clean parts.
Why a purpose-built rail axle parts washer?
- Consistent coverage on large parts
Engineered spray patterns and fixturing options are designed to reach the full circumference and critical features on long cylindrical pieces. - Programmable, repeatable cycles
Time, temperature, and spray parameters can be set to your process so operators aren’t relying on manual scrubbing. - Cleaner work environment
Enclosed cabinets and ventilation options help control overspray and mist, supporting operator safety and housekeeping. - Designed for heavy use
Robust construction and filtration options help manage high soil loads typical of axle cleaning and similar refurb tasks.
Typical contaminants addressed
Grease and oils, coolant residue, brake dust, corrosion by-products, and embedded particulates common to rolling-stock maintenance and refurbishing.
Integration and handling
Rail axles and similar components are heavy. Systems can be designed to work with your material-handling approach, such as manual loading, jib crane assist, or automated transfer, so parts move through the cleaning step efficiently.
Where this approach is useful
- Rail and transit maintenance depots
- Heavy equipment and rolling-stock refurbishment
- Transportation manufacturing (including large cylindrical components
If you are needing to clean some of the dirtiest of parts, don’t worry – it can be accomplished. Call us at AEC Systems to discuss how we can make your parts cleaning project simpler. No matter how greasy, grimy, or hard to clean your parts are, we can find a way to clean them to your specification.