Waterkracht, a Dutch company, has been specialising in efficient and environmentally-friendly cleaning solutions for over 45 years.
The company offers a wide range of products and customised systems in the low, medium and high pressure segments.
The company’s range of products includes machines, accessories and detergents.
Operations
Tank cleaning represents a critical aspect of the bulk liquid and powder supply chain, distinguished by direct physical interaction between the product and the transport equipment.
Inadequate cleaning of tankers poses the risk of unspecified cross-contaminations and undermines traceability protocols.
Tank operators and owners typically cannot afford to allocate their units to specific tasks exclusively, as doing so would limit asset utilisation and diminish returns on investment.
Ideally, tank operators aim to achieve cost-effective cleaning using products and processes capable of efficiently removing a wide range of dirt and soils in the quickest and easiest manner possible.
However, not all soils are equal, with some proving notoriously challenging to eliminate, presenting significant hurdles for the industry.
These challenges are compounded when there are considerable intervals between cleans and when different cargoes are transported.
Interior cleaning of transport, storage and production containers within the chemical sector must adhere to applicable standards and adapt to individual circumstances.
Selecting the appropriate cleaning technology hinges on factors such as the type of contamination, container shape and size, available access options and container components.
Automated high-pressure cleaning units, in particular, have gained popularity due to their ability to minimise production downtimes and associated cost savings.
Some of the company’s most important tank interior cleaning devices are the RW series that includes the RW190A, the RW200A and the RW610A.
What all these heads have in common are their simple mechanical structure as well as strong standardisation.
Repairs and maintenance are very easy and quick and these tasks can be carried out without the use of specific tools.
In summary, the RW190A is a specialised cleaning tool that operates with water or cleaning solutions at high pressure and flow rates.
The RW200A, on the other hand, can operate at a maximum pressure of 200 bar with a flow rate of 200 litres per minute – thus generating high pressure water flows for cleaning purposes. It is also equipped with an aquamotor.
The RW610A can operate at a maximum operating pressure of 10 bar and it can provide a flow rate of up to 600 litres per minute.
Cleaning heads
Waterkracht imports its Bolondi Cleaning Heads from Germany and the Benelux nations.
Over the past 18 months, the company has witnessed a significant increase in demand for repair training among technical staff.
Furthermore, the necessity for Waterkracht to conduct repairs has escalated dramatically.
Repair training
To address this need, Waterkracht has developed specialised repair training sessions.
A company spokesman said: “We request that our customers send us the damaged cleaning heads along with the individuals slated for training.
“These sessions are conducted in small groups, with a maximum of four participants per session, alongside a Waterkracht engineer.
“Our engineer guides the trainees through the entire process, including inspection, troubleshooting and error detection. Additionally, they highlight key areas requiring special attention.”
Repairs conducted at Waterkracht
When customers report damaged cleaning heads to the company, they are requested to send the items to its facility.
Upon receipt, a comprehensive inspection of the product is carried out and a written cost estimate is made.
This allows the customer to make an informed decision regarding whether to proceed with the repair or not.
For more information: Visit: waterkracht.com
A clean bill of health for tank cleaning operations
