Challenge
An international automotive supplier specializing in engine components, diesel fuel lines, and coolant tubes required a reliable method to thoroughly clean and dry fuel tubes both internally and externally. The cleaning process needed to address extremely small inner diameters while protecting exterior insulation from moisture. In addition, the customer required a sustainable, automated solution capable of maintaining consistent throughput to support global production demands.
Approach
Better Engineering designed and engineered a customized RTO-2000 return-to-operator part washer specifically tailored for flushing diesel fuel tubes and coolant lines. The system uses a sequential process of wash water, rinse water, and compressed air to ensure complete internal cleaning and drying of tubes with inner diameters as small as 3 mm. Precision holding clamps were incorporated to seal each tube during the cycle, preventing moisture from contacting the exterior insulation while maintaining fast, repeatable operation.
Results
Better Engineering delivered a fully automated RTO-2000 cleaning system that met the customer’s stringent performance and sustainability requirements. The system cleans ten tubes in a five-minute cycle, achieving throughput of up to 120 tubes per hour. Stainless steel construction, a powered vertical door, recirculated wash solution, and PLC controls provide durability, efficiency, and ease of operation. The customer gained a dependable, high-throughput solution that consistently cleans and dries diesel fuel tubes while protecting critical exterior components.
Conclusion
Better Engineering delivered a sustainable, fully automated RTO-2000 cleaning system that precisely meets the demands of diesel fuel and coolant tube manufacturing. By sequentially flushing wash water, rinse water, and compressed air through tubes with inner diameters as small as 3 mm, the system ensures thorough internal cleaning and complete drying in a rapid five-minute cycle. Sealed holding clamps protect exterior insulation, while stainless steel construction, PLC controls, and a powered vertical door support reliable, high-throughput operation. The result is a durable, efficient solution that enables the customer to maintain consistent quality and productivity across their global manufacturing operations.
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