The Vortex Off Road Parts Washer is engineered for removing the toughest elements from larger engine blocks, off road equipment, and locomotive engine components. It is capable of handling the heaviest, most-soiled equipment in diesel engine rebuilding, off road equipment maintenance, and locomotive building and repair shops.
Our Technology
Design & Safety Features
- Constructed of Heavy 7 gauge mild steel
- 3-D Oscillating Manifold System
- Midlevel removable spray bar
- Rotating Turntable Gear Driven, Breaker Protected
- Clamshell Style V-Notched Door for Safety
- Slope Floor to Drain
- Debris Containment System
- Turntable Jog
- Door Safety Interlock
- Wash Cycle Timer with Automatic Reset
- Emergency Stop Button
- Auto water fill and Low water Shut Off protection (protects pumps and heat system)
- 2 Channel, 24 hour 7 day programmable timer
- Adjustable Temperature Control
- Rear Mounted Wash Pump Strainers
- 208, 230, 460 volt – 60 Hz 3 phase with 120V controls
- Solvent Free Operation, EPA – Eco-friendly
Technical Specifications
| Work Area Dimensions | Standard | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Turntable Diameter | 60” | 1,524 mm |
| Work Height | 76″ | 1,930 mm |
| Table Load Capacity | 5,000 lb. | 2,268 kg |
| Heavy Duty Capacity | 25,000 lb. | 11,340 kg |
| Unit Dimensions: | Standard | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 79” | 2,006 mm |
| Height | 121” | 3,073 mm |
| Depth | 91” | 2,311 mm |
| Reservoir/Tank | 190 gal | 719 l |
| Heating System | ||
|---|---|---|
| Heating Element Size | 72 kW | 72 kW |
| Operating Temperature | 140 – 190 F | 60 – 87 C |
| Initial Heat-Up Time | 45 – 90 min | 45 – 90 min |
| Gas / Propane | 400,000 BTU/hr |
| Pump System & Performance | 40 HP | 40 HP |
|---|---|---|
| Total System Flow | 343 gpm | 1,298 l/min |
| System Pressure | 121 psi | 8 bar |
| 3-D Oscillation Manifold or Multiplex Oscillating Spray Manifold | |
|---|---|
| Type of Nozzle | V-Jet |
| Nozzle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Nozzle Spray Pattern | 40 degrees |
| Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Wiring Standard | UL 73 / NFPA 79 |
| Motor Starters | Across the line |
| Short Circuit Protection | Standard |
| Overload Protection | Standard |
| Motor Type | TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) |
| Motor Rating | Continuous Duty |
| Motor Enclosures | NEMA 12 |
| Electrical Enclosures | NEMA 12 |
| Wiring Conduit | Both Flexible nonmetallic and metallic |
| Conduit Type | Liquid tight NEMA 12 |
Additional Vortex Options
- Standard 7 gauge and optional 1/4 “ construction
- Stainless Steel Construction (cabinet, plumbing, or combined)
- Multiplex Oscillating Manifold
- Pump Upgrades & Configurations (multiple options)
- PLC Controls
- Stainless Steel Oil Skimmer
- Service Disconnects
- Timers
- Digital Thermostat
- Thermal Insulation Package
- Rinse Cycle Configurations (multiple options)
- Steam Exhaust Systems
- Gas Heat Burner Systems
- Steam Heat System
- Part Dry Blow-Off Systems
- Center Manifold (Oscillating)
- Chemical Siphoning Injection System
- Digital pH Display
- Fixtures and Baskets
- Filtration Systems
- Marine Door Clean-out Hatch
- Coalescing Oil Removal System
- Reservoir Sludge Scrape-Out System
- Vortex Hydro Blast Spray Wand
- 575 Volt – 60Hz 3 Phase
- 50Hz International Electrical Requirements
