Aqueous Cabinet Parts Washers FAQ's & Info

Unique "Nothing Down the Drain" Design Eliminates Wastewater Disposal Problems with Zero Discharge to the Sewer. Hydro-Blast™ Aqueous Parts Washers: Clean parts without solvents and evaporate the wastewater. Hot water and biodegradable detergent clean parts in minutes. This eliminates both employee exposure to solvents that cause sore, cracked hands from cleaning parts with solvents and solvent disposal problems.

How it works. Simply load the parts, close the door and set the timer. Parts clean automatically while skilled employees continue to work on productive tasks. Parts are cleaned with hot water and biodegradable chemicals. The unwanted contaminates are stripped away. Parts quickly air dry.

Why it works. Increased productivity means increased profitability. Time is money and a Hydro-Blast™ Aqueous Parts Washer will save you both. Hydro-Blast, Inc. products are engineered to meet the high demands of industrial cleaning, the EPA's hazardous solvent and ozone depleting guidelines, and to eliminate wastewater disposal problems. A Hydro-Blast™ Aqueous Parts Washer is cost effective.

How does an Aqueous Parts Washer work? Dirty parts are loaded into a cabinet and rotated through spraying water heated up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. As the parts heat up, contaminates are flooded away by the high volumes of heated water and detergent.

Who uses an Aqueous Parts Washer? Some common applications include manufacturers, remanufactures, automotive, diesel and fleet maintenance repair shops, aircraft maintenance, and agricultural shops, Some interesting applications include a pasta factory, computer companies, North Slope Oil fields, aerospace manufacturers and candle glass cleaning. Organizations using Hydro-Blast Parts Washers include NASA, Edelbrock, Easton Sporting goods, General Electric Jet Engine Division, the US Military, Caterpillar, Weyerhaeuser, John Deere repair facilities, and many others.

Why use an Aqueous Parts Washer? Environmental regulations are mandating the phase out of many chlorinated solvents and ozone depleting chemicals. While replacement chemicals have been found, their total safety and applicability have not been researched satisfactorily. Cleaning with hot water and biodegradable detergents is safe, cost effective, and labor efficient.

Can Hydro-Blast build me a custom unit? YES! If your application requires more than a single stage washer (wash only), Hydro-Blast, Inc. can custom engineer a multi-stage wash/rinse or a wash/rinse/dry system for you. Hydro-Blast, Inc. prides itself in being able to build custom units to meet your unique size, weight, height and cleaning requirements.

How long does it take to clean parts? Most parts clean within 10 to 20 minutes. The level of contamination, the water temperature and the cleaning detergents all effect cleaning time.

Why does a cabinet with zero degree spray-jets clean better than one with fan nozzles? Zero degree nozzles maintain 70% of their impact force at 8 inches. A fan nozzle only maintains 5% of its impact force at 8 inches. You never have to remove them for cleaning. You never will break them during loading or unloading.

Why don't you use gaskets on your doors? Gaskets and door seals fail with high temperatures and time. They become cut, mis-shaped, and eventually leak. We eliminate the need for gaskets with our door design.

Should I buy an electric or natural gas parts washer? It depends on your individual circumstances. Hydro-Blast, Inc. or your Dealer will help you pick the best option.

Why do you use a top drive mechanism? The top drive is a buffered drive mechanism. The belt can slip if a part becomes lodged inside the cabinet. The top belt drive mechanism is located outside of the wash environment for long life.

What size unit do I need to clean my parts? Size your parts washer to the largest part you clean on a regular basis. 

Advantages, Features and Benefits

Wastewater Evaporation Disposal. All Hydro-Blast™ Aqueous Cabinet Part Washers have a evaporation feature to reduce your sewer discharge accountability, commercial waste hauling fees and on-site storage costs.

Save! Hydro-Blast™ Aqueous Parts Washers save labor, time and money. Because they clean automatically, your skilled employees can work on other productive, revenue generating tasks. The payback on a  Hydro-Blast™ Parts Washer in labor savings alone usually is realized within 6 to 12 months.

Quality Components. All units are built with high quality, brand name components such as Allen Bradley, Wayne, Bussman, Baldor, etc. The Scott sealless, cast iron pump is corrosion resistant and can handle high levels of suspended solids.

Load capacities. Hydro-Blast™  Aqueous parts washers have some of the highest load capacities in the industry. The turn tables have built-in uprights to chain, lean or hang parts against without purchasing a special parts tree.

Powder Coated Units. All units are industrial quality, built of mild steel and powder coated with environmentally responsible epoxy resins. Powder coating is baked on at 400° Fahrenheit for a durable, corrosive and scratch resistant finish. Standard color is black.  Stainless steel is an option.

 Electric, Natural Gas or Propane Heat source options allow you to choose the most cost efficient unit for your location and cleaning needs. 

Other FAQ's

Will one of Hydro-Blast's units fit in my shop? Hydro-Blast™ units have a small footprint and many sizes from which to choose. Hydro-Blast,  Inc. can custom build a unit to fit the space you have and meet your cleaning needs.

How are Hydro-Blast's units compared to other units in price? All of our units are very competitively priced. When you consider the value added in the wastewater disposal, quality, and factory service, a Hydro-Blast™ Aqueous Parts Washer is a excellent value.