Skip to main content

Clean wheel innovation

ITALIAN CONSTRUCTION equipment manufacturer, TowerLight, has established a special division that will focus on wheel-washing technology.
February 6, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
The WW220 unit from DF Ecology is already proven in use on construction sites
ITALIAN CONSTRUCTION equipment manufacturer, TowerLight, has established a special division that will focus on wheel-washing technology.

Called 2271 DF Ecology, this new business is applying environmental science technology to the field of wheel washing, according to the firm.

The new DF Ecology division is concentrating on the design and development of innovative machinery that incorporates a range of environmental features, offering benefits for both the operator and the environment. The latest development from DF Ecology is an advanced, self-contained, automatic wheel washer system designed for permanent, temporary or short-term installation. The new WW220 unit features a dual photo sensor that automatically starts the washing process as the vehicle approaches, removing the need for the driver to leave the cab.

It has a powerful 2.5kg/cm2 water spray pressure, which ensures that both the front and rear wheels of a vehicle are simultaneously cleaned and effectively removing dust and debris. DF Ecology has also fitted the WW220 with a novel conveyor system for safe sludge discharge and an automatic pump screen selfcleaning system. The machine has a 6,000litre water system allowing over 500 washes/day.

An operator can monitor the number of washes used each day using the electronic digital counter. The complete unit weighs 4.5tonnes and measures 5748 x 2200 x 2076mm with power provided from a 380/460V three-phase supply at 50 Hz for European operation. The WW220 has an emergency stop button as standard and a heater is available as an option, enabling the system to be used during cold periods. Installation and removal of the WW220 is said to be simple as it has four lifting lugs and for temporary installation or short-tem use, the firm offers the WW220 Ramp. This sister product weighs just 3.5tonnes, is more compact and will handle over 200 vehicles/day. The WW220 Ramp is fitted with a pump screen self-cleaning system, entry and exit ramps and starts-up automatically through the photo sensor process. The WW2200 Ramp is ideally suited as a rental product on both long and short-term rental periods.

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Sophisticated new asphalt compactors now coming to market
    March 4, 2015
    Emissions legislation is one factor driving the introduction of new compaction machines for Europe and North America, while customers in other markets are also benefiting from new technology - Mike Woof writes. The phased introduction of new exhaust emissions requirements for construction equipment being used in Europe and North America have had a major impact on new model development. In the asphalt compactor segment, manufacturers have had to redesign machines to pack in the latest emissions control techn
  • Growing WIM demand in Russia and South America
    April 4, 2014
    One Eastern European WIM manufacturer is finding commercial success in Russia, while another leading manufacturer is in demand in South America, as Guy Woodford reports Since Czech WIM technology manufacturer Camea secured type approval for its UnicamWIM system in early 2013, the firm has been installing a number of the systems in different Russian regions. These have included two UnicamWIM stations in Novosibirsk, one in the Kostroma region, and another on the M20 Highway between Belarus and Russia.
  • Hydraulic attachments increases the versatility of utility machines
    August 21, 2015
    Utility machines are designed to be highly versatile and able to handle a wide range of duties but using attachments can further broaden the array of capabilities - Mike Woof writes The utility equipment market is a diverse sector of the construction machinery business. These versatile machines can be used in a vast array of duties and are very popular in the rental equipment market. Skid steer loaders, compact tracked loaders, compact wheeled loaders, mini excavators, zero tailswing excavators, wheeled
  • Powertrain innovations delivering cleaner solutions
    May 10, 2018
    The push towards cleaner-running driveline developments from engine firms is continuing - Mike Woof writes. Sophisticated driveline developments are being seen right across the engine and drivetrain segment, with new low emission technologies being unveiled. High performance and extended service intervals are claimed, while tailpipe emissions have been reduced to meet the coming EU Stage V and latest US Tier 4 Final requirements. But different firms are taking different routes to delivering cleaner tailp