Kärcher talks high pressure

Kärcher talks high pressure


For over 40 years, the name Kärcher has been synonymous with reliable and powerful systems for tank interior cleaning. These cleaning tasks are generally complex and can be very specific. It is about different materials and containers for all types of storage, transport and material handling. Whatever has to be cleaned, the company designs a Kärcher system solution in detail based on modular components.

“We have noted that the cleaning market is still growing, not only the European market, but also the Asian market,” a representative of Kärcher told TNI. The company aims at focusing on expanding its presence in the Asia market in the years ahead. It currently has own subsidiaries in almost all Asian countries that are in frequent contact with and are supported by the main office in Winnenden, Germany.

“The market is seeing more and more low pressure cleaning systems being replaced by high pressure cleaning systems,” said Kärcher. “High pressure systems are much more effective and consume less water.”

Kärcher states that as a general rule: The earlier and more regular cleaning is carried out, the quicker the dirt can be removed. Particularly in the chemical industry, encrusted dirt layers involve longer cleaning times and as a consequence this results in longer production downtimes.

Nonetheless, good cleaning results can be achieved by using ultra-high pressure technology at pressures between 500 and 3000 bar for removing stubborn dirt. Higher cleaning medium temperatures can lead to better cleaning results and reduce the cleaning time. However, these procedures can involve considerable costs. Solutions for increasing economy and efficiency, e.g. using wastewater heat, should therefore also be taken into account in terms of their project-specific effectiveness.

Kärcher states it is working on developing a new interior cleaning head. It is a solution to clean reactors and containers in the chemical industry. It runs with solvents, acid/lyes and demineralised water.

For more information, visit: www.kaercher.com

28th August 2018