Material Barrel Cleaning System

Material Barrel Cleaning System is a semi-automatic, linear production line designed for efficient cleaning of IBC totes and similar containers. Featuring an upper/lower storage area and a plate chain conveyor, it automates the entire process: loading, residual liquid recovery, internal 3D spherical cleaning, external cleaning (with steam pre-treatment), rinsing, draining, disinfection, and unloading. With adjustable pressure (2-1000 kg/cm²) and precision 360° spray heads, it delivers thorough, dead-angle-free cleaning in just 2-6 minutes per barrel. This system significantly boosts efficiency, reduces labor to 1-2 operators, lowers costs, and provides an eco-friendly upgrade over manual cleaning methods.

Categories: Cleaning Equipments, Storage Barrel Cleaning Equipments

The automated cleaning line for material barrels—especially IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) tote tanks—offers notable technical advantages and application results.

Typically designed in a linear (“I”-shaped) layout, the semi-automatic cleaning line integrates multiple stations and consists of an upper and lower barrel storage area. The IBC totes are stored in two layers, enabling automatic loading and unloading. The ground-level conveyor uses plate chain transmission and includes several workstations: loading station, residual liquid recovery, internal cleaning, external cleaning, water suction, water draining, and disinfection.

Workflow:

Loading and Preparation:
Material barrels (e.g., IBC totes) are placed in the upper storage area and conveyed to the loading station.
Residual Liquid Recovery:
The residual liquid inside the barrels is recovered and diluted for proper disposal.
Internal Cleaning:
A lifting mechanism inserts a 3D self-driven washer into the barrel, performing automated spherical spray cleaning. Water pressure, flow rate, and cleaning duration can be adjusted as needed.
External Cleaning:
During internal cleaning, a steam heater on the cleaning mechanism automatically opens the steam valve to soften dirt around the barrel mouth. The barrel then proceeds to the external cleaning station for automated surface cleaning.
Post-Cleaning Treatment:
The barrels undergo slag removal, rinsing, draining, and disinfection to ensure complete cleanliness and odor removal.
Unloading and Storage:
Cleaned barrels are automatically transferred to the lower storage area for collection.

System Features:

High Efficiency:
Automation significantly improves cleaning speed. Average cleaning time per barrel is approximately 2–6 minutes, depending on contamination level.
Cost-Effective:
Reduced labor and resource input with lower operational intensity. Typically requires only 1–2 operators for assistance.
Environmentally Friendly:
Solves challenges in labor recruitment for cleaning tasks, improves working conditions, and is more eco-friendly.
Flexibility:
Cleaning pressure is adjustable from 2 to 1000 kg/cm², suitable for a variety of cleaning requirements.
High Cleaning Quality:
Equipped with precision 360° no-dead-angle 3D spray heads, delivering strong impact with low liquid consumption for thorough coverage.