With over 45 years of experience in washing rail-bound traffic, Westmatic can offer the best solution by far, which is adapted to the number of vehicles, washing schedule and other needs.
The benefits are many with reduced operating costs, extended lifespan of the vehicles as it removes harmful and not least unsightly dirt
Twin Line can be set to wash trains entering from either end of the wash bay.
Our train washing systems consist of modular operating functions and are available in drive-through, rollover or combined hybrid models.
The systems are available in a brush configuration, contactless or a combination of both.
Brush pressure is monitored and driven by highly efficient TEFC electric motors. Sensing relays allow our intelligent brush configurations to sense and adapt to different vehicle contours and shapes.
This gives an incredibly thorough washing result.
Westmatic's state-of-the-art train washing system for passing trains combines an ultra-compact design with a revolutionary operating concept. The vertical brushes of the Westmatic drive-through machine move into the center of the wash arc and clean the fronts and sterns in an overlapping motion.
Machine type: Fixed drive-through machine with brushes or high pressure Version: 4 pcs < number of brushes with or without front/rear washing (TWINLINE) Washing speed: 30–60m/min
Washing height: Adapted to vehicle type Recommended hall width: Min 7000 mm Recommended hall height: Washing height 1000mm
Recommended hall length: Depending on the number of brushes
The rollover/gantry train wash system has vertical and top brush configurations that wash the front, rear and top sides of the carriages. Westmatic also offers a unique split brush design that provides an efficient wash for trains with catenary systems.
Machine type: Movable brush or high-pressure machine with floor rail Design: 2 pcs < number of brushes with or without front/rear washing (TWINLINE) Washing speed: 7–14m/min
Washing height: Adapted to vehicle type Recommended hall width: Min 7000 mm Recommended hall height: Washing height 1000mm
Recommended hall length: Long stick vehicles 6000 mm
Westmatic's train washing system uses less water, chemicals and electricity compared to competing systems. Our nozzles are designed and configured to use up to 50% less water while our highly efficient motors require less electricity.