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Industrial Pressure Washer

Things to Consider before buying any Industrial Pressure Washer Equipment

The concept of pressure washing is well known because of the development of domestic appliances for cleaning the car or patio but the advantages of pressure washing in the industrial environment, has been understood for some years. The principle can be understood by thinking of a garden hose and the changes made to the water jet by reducing the aperture for the water to pass through, which causes the jet to narrow and increase in force. An industrial pressure washer works on the same principle except that additional pressure is introduced to give the water extra force. Whilst that is the basic principle of the pressure washer, they have evolved into sophisticated pieces of machinery where pressure and water flow are controlled to produce the optimum water power appropriate for the cleaning job to be done.

There are a variety of industrial pressure washers and these can be divided into two main groups

Cold Water Industrial Pressure Washers

Cold water industrial pressure washers are used to clean surfaces where the application of pressurized water is sufficient to remove unwanted build-up. They are normally portable but where there is a regular wash down requirement, they can be static. Static Pressure Washers have the added advantage of being more controllable and less susceptible to operator damage. Industrial Pressure washers can be powered by electricity but this dose confine their movement to the length of a flex, and if this is a problem then an independently powered washer would be preferable, particularly for off site work.

Hot Water Industrial Pressure Washers

Where cleaning is required in areas where grime is more difficult to remove or where a higher level of sanitation is required then a hot water pressure washer would be more appropriate. As with cold water pressure washers they can be portable or static and independently powered. The cleaning properties of the hot water pressure washer are enhanced not only because hot water is used but also additional cleaning agents can be used appropriate for the dirt being removed. Hot water pressure washers can, in some versions, be used with a steam cleaning facility for additional cleaning power. Industrial pressure washers can also be used as part of a ring main system where cleaning lances can be attached at various points around the ring main for an efficient cleaning in place system.

To make sure that you select the best industrial pressure washer for your cleaning jobs contact B &G Cleaning who can not only offer great advice but great prices as we