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Customer: WALTER Cleaningsystems GmbH

Location
Sachsenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Industry
Industrial cleaning

Application
Truck drum cleaning

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For over 50 years, the family-owned company from Baden-Württemberg has been developing high-quality cleaning systems “Made in Germany.” Whether in the food or concrete industry, the pharmaceutical sector or the automotive industry – WALTER Cleaningsystems stands for customized solutions, top quality, and reliable service. In Germany alone, ready-mix concrete producers could save over 17,000 tons of CO₂ annually with the Cleanjet 2-in-1 by reducing unnecessary concrete transport and the associated fuel consumption. But it’s not just the lower consumption that makes the difference: regular cleaning keeps the mixer drum free of concrete buildup, increasing its capacity. This means more concrete per trip – and fewer trips for the same amount. At the same time, drum wear is minimized, as no hard deposits form that could damage the inner wall. This extends the drum’s service life and significantly reduces maintenance costs. With the Cleanjet 2-in-1, you invest in a sustainable and economical solution that benefits both the environment and your budget.

  • Efficient cleaning of mixer drums during daily operation
  • Prevention of concrete buildup to minimize weight, wear, and downtime
  • Removal of hardened concrete without manual and hazardous chiseling
  • Increased employee safety by eliminating the need to enter the drum
  • Reduced operating costs and increased payload thanks to cleaner, lighter vehicles
  • Flexibility through mobile cleaning solutions, also suitable for off-site use
  • Short cleaning times to avoid operational interruptions
  • To coordinate the various components of its cleaning systems, the company relies on the modular automation platform MOVI-C® from SEW-EURODRIVE.
  • This supports the modular design of the systems and offers significant advantages in both control cabinet construction and project planning – thanks to preconfigured MOVIKIT® software modules.
  • The compact multi-axis system MOVIDRIVE® modular is used for dynamic motion control and offers 250 % overload capacity.
  • MOVIKIT® modules are integrated to synchronize components and create user-specific motion profiles.
  • Electric cylinders and DRN.. motors ensure precise and efficient movements.
  • Training and support from SEW-EURODRIVE ensure smooth implementation and operation of the systems.

Concrete residues in mixer drums pose daily challenges for operators, owners, and drivers. While regular cleaning prevents buildup, hardened concrete must be removed using a specialized high-pressure solution.

Two cleaning technologies in one system – Cleanjet 2-in-1:

  • Medium pressure (220 bar) for daily cleaning: fast, gentle, and efficient
  • Ultra-high pressure (1500 bar) for removing hardened concrete: no manual chiseling required

The combination of both methods ensures a consistently clean drum and avoids unnecessary weight. Manual, hazardous cleaning is eliminated, improving workplace safety. At the same time, the system ensures optimal equipment utilization and offers the option to rent the high-pressure unit as needed.

  • Resource-efficient cleaning: Efficient use of water and cleaning agents while avoiding unnecessary material wear.
  • Energy-efficient technology: Significantly lower energy consumption compared to conventional cleaning systems.
  • Modular system design: Flexible configuration enabled by the multi-axis system MOVIDRIVE modular®.
  • Process-optimized cleaning solution: Sustainable optimization of cleaning workflows and increased system utilization through fast, regular cleaning.
  • Cost- and time-saving operation: Reduced cleaning costs, minimized downtime, and increased productivity.
  • Drum-friendly mixer maintenance: Contactless protection of the drum and mixing spiral – no impact from lances as with conventional systems.
  • Operator-safe application: Automated cleaning without manual intervention increases workplace safety.
  • Workflow-optimized operations: Reliable cleaning solutions for smooth and efficient processes.
  • Economical vehicle use: Lower vehicle weight due to fewer residues allows for higher payloads.
With over 50 years of experience in developing industrial cleaning systems, we’ve learned to respond flexibly to the needs of our customers. With the Cleanjet 2-in-1, we now offer a cleaning system that perfectly combines efficient operation with sustainable practices – a solution that benefits both the environment and day-to-day operations. The successful implementation of the Cleanjet 2-in-1 is the result of a close and collaborative partnership between WALTER Cleaningsystems and SEW-EURODRIVE. Based on the modular automation platform MOVI-C®, including the multi-axis system MOVIDRIVE® modular and the MOVIKIT® software modules, an innovative solution was created that significantly reduces engineering effort and costs – with hardware savings of up to 20% – while actively supporting the sustainability goals of industrial cleaning. Thanks to centralized power supply for up to 32 components and the use of preconfigured MOVIKIT® software modules, complex motion sequences could be implemented efficiently and without additional programming effort.
Sascha Priwall
Project engeneer at WALTER Cleaningsystems
Before the Cleanjet 2-in-1 became a reality, we conducted a thorough market analysis and spoke with numerous users. The feedback was clear: cleaning must be reliable, safe, and as automated as possible – ideally stationary, without complex retrofitting. This led to the idea of a permanently installed, automated system with maximum precision. The greatest technical challenge: the compact design of the drum and the minimal distance to the mixing spiral. Together with SEW-EURODRIVE, we developed a specialized robotics module that operates with 1500 bar of ultra-high pressure in extremely confined space. Thanks to precise three-axis control, the nozzle is guided along the drum path – accurately and repeatably. The result is a robust, user-friendly system that reliably removes hardened concrete and sets new standards in precision, safety, and efficiency. This is how Cleanjet 2-in-1 was born – Next Level Cleaning.
Marcel Lange
Project engeneer at WALTER Cleaningsystems