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The model WC-ST Front Load Commercial Grade Spray Wash Cabinet
is the ideal parts washer for any automotive repair shop. The 1,000
lb capacity turntable is strong enough for any size auto or light
truck engine. The cut-away sides under the door allow you to wheel
your engine crane right over the table for easy loading and unloading.
18 high pressure spray jets quickly clean the greasiest engine components
whether they are on the turntable, hanging from the parts tree or
in the standard parts basket. The 60 minute timer means the washer
can be left unsupervised so your mechanic can go on to the next
job while the washer is running. When he gets back the parts are
clean and dry within seconds of unloading. The spray washer requires
no harmful solvents using only hot water and biodegradable detergents
for an environmentally safe operation. The standard stainless steel
skimming disc extends the life of you cleaning solution.
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Aqueous Parts Washers: Case Study
Corvette Service Company provides automotive services and is located in Carpinteria, CA. Automotive services include repair and restoration for Corvettes, as well as warranty work and special projects.
During the repair and restoration process, cleaning of automotive parts is necessary. Corvette Service Company used to clean parts with a mineral spirits parts washer. The mineral spirits washer required an annual service fee of $672. This service fee included chemical and disposal costs.
With the help of the Institute for Research and Technical Assistance, Corvette Service Company tested numerous cleaners, such as enzyme cleaners in a sink-on-a-drum configuration and an ultrasonic cleaning unit, over a period of several months.
After careful consideration, Corvette Service Company purchased a front-loader spray cabinet with filtration and skimming capabilities for $4,825, or $965 per year assuming a five-year equipment life. The major benefit from the spray cabinet is labor savings. The spray cabinet is automated and uses a water-propelled spray bar that spins around a stationary parts bucket.
Annual labor costs associated with the spray cabinet ($244) are substantially lower than the labor costs associated with the mineral spirits washer ($2,438).
The annual cost of chemical replacement and make-up for the spray cabinet system is approximately $225 for three 40-pound pails of cleaner. Annual disposal costs are estimated at $1,200, based on four changeouts per year.
The spray cabinet requires more electricity and averages $480 per year in electrical costs. The mineral spirits cleaner averaged $60 per year in electrical costs.
The overall annual costs for the spray cabinet are $3,114, which are slightly lower than the total annual costs for the mineral spirits unit ($3,170).
Tim Morris and Katy Wolf
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The model WC - Jumbo Front Load Commercial Grade Spray Wash
Cabinet is designed primarily for Salvage yards. It was built to
work hard all day. The large 5hp sealless motor and big 50" diameter
turntable can handle even the largest diesel engine and a load of
parts. The 2 x 6kw heaters and 26 spray jets pump at 100gpm to give
you plenty of cleaning power. Like all our front load spray wash
cabinets, the timer, parts basket and skimmer are standard. The
60 minute timer means the washer can be left unsupervised so your
mechanic can go on to the next job while the washer is running.
When he gets back the parts are clean and dry within seconds of
unloading. The wash cabinet requires no harmful solvents using only
hot water and biodegradable detergents for an environmentally safe
operation. The standard stainless steel skimming disc extends the
life of you cleaning solution.
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