Tanker & IBC Container Interior Washing Systems – Advanced High-Pressure Systems
Tanker and IBC container interior washing systems from ZW Automation are the result of a strategic partnership with Jürgen Klose Industrietechnik. We offer comprehensive, automated high-pressure washing systems that combine over 30 years of plant engineering experience with state-of-the-art industrial automation. Our solutions guarantee the highest levels of cleanliness, energy efficiency and full compliance with stringent environmental regulations.
Tanker interior washing technology tailored to your industry’s requirements
Automating the washing process guarantees repeatability and operational safety, regardless of the degree of contamination or the type of medium being transported. Our installations operate successfully in the most demanding sectors – from food technology and the animal feed industry, through chemical processing, to specialist solutions for road, rail and marine tanks.
We operate as a fully integrated team: Jürgen Klose Industrietechnik delivers the technical design and mechanical installation, while ZW Automation is responsible for the “brain” of the operation – control cabinets, process visualisation and complete systems integration.
Cleanliness without compromise – what do you gain with our interior washing systems?
You receive a system that optimises every millilitre of water and every kilowatt-hour of energy. Your installation will be engineered to deliver maximum throughput at minimum operating costs. Advanced automation gives you full control over the process, making it independent of human error.
You gain a fully equipped wash hall, fitted with specialist rotating wash heads, traversing stations and IBC cleaning bays. Your installation guarantees a continuous supply of hot water and steam through energy-efficient boilers and instantaneous water heaters that handle even temperature-sensitive products with precision.
By deploying economisers and wastewater heat recovery systems, you drastically reduce fuel consumption, converting waste energy into real cost savings. The solution is completed by professional manual cleaning equipment and automated drying modules, ensuring the highest hygiene standards in every wash cycle.
Precise water treatment and plant protection
Your wash system operates with water at ideal process parameters. Through reverse osmosis installations and water softening stations, we protect the entire system against scale build-up. What does this mean in practice?
Extended service life: System filters and separators protect nozzles and pumps.
Controlled quality: Continuous supply of demineralised water, essential for boiler processes and final rinsing.
High-pressure performance up to 120 bar
The heart of the system is pump technology tailored to your requirements. The tanker interior washing system utilises advanced pump assemblies from renowned manufacturers, controlled by frequency inverters. A single installation can handle both gentle rinsing and aggressive deposit removal, operating with manual lances or automatic wash heads.
We design standalone installations or fully integrated systems, operating across a wide range of parameters:
Pressure: 20 to 120 bar.
Flow rate: 15 to 400 l/min.
Temperature: precise regulation in the range of 10–95°C.
Intelligent dosing – precise chemical control
You receive an advanced cleaning agent dosing system that accurately delivers chemistry on both the suction and pressure sides of the circuit. Through the use of high-pressure plunger pumps and pneumatic diaphragm pumps, your installation operates with the highest precision across the full pressure range. Automating this process delivers:
Media consumption optimisation: Installations equipped with storage tanks and valve switching systems ensure that every dose of cleaning agent is used efficiently.
Maximum wash effectiveness: Intelligent algorithms control the process to ensure ideal wetting of the tank interior and appropriate chemical contact time, guaranteeing removal of even the most stubborn soiling without damaging tank linings.
Energy efficiency and heat recovery (ROI within months)
The use of economisers and wastewater heat recovery systems enables a drastic reduction in fossil fuel consumption. We utilise energy from hot effluent to pre-heat cold incoming water (temperature gain from 20°C to as much as 50°C), which means the investment pays for itself within a very short time. Hot effluent is cooled prior to discharge to the drainage system, thereby maintaining compliance with permissible effluent discharge temperature parameters.
Safety and clean air (ATEX)
We protect both the environment and your workforce. Our process air purification systems featuring activated carbon filters and gas cooling units are fully certified for operation in explosive atmospheres (Ex). Thanks to steam regeneration of the activated carbon, filter cartridge service life reaches 3–5 years.
Partnership built on experience: ZW Automation & Jürgen Klose Industrietechnik
Our partnership and jointly executed tanker interior washing projects have been recognised by the jury of AHK Poland (the Polish-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce) – we were shortlisted in the TOP 5 finalistsof the Polish-German Business Award.
By choosing our solution, you are investing in the combined expertise of two industry leaders. Klose Gruppe brings over 30 years of tradition in metal fabrication and plant engineering, which – combined with ZW Automation‘s engineering approach to automation and MES/ERP systems – delivers a product unmatched on the European market.
Advanced Monitoring and Process Visualization System in the Siemens TIA Portal Environment
The following screenshots present a modern HMI (Human-Machine Interface) designed within the Siemens TIA Portal environment, enabling full control over washing and purification processes. The system provides the operator with comprehensive insight into the status of all actuators, such as pumps, motors, valves, and measurement sensors, ensuring the highest precision and operational safety.
1. Washing Process and Utility Area Monitoring Panel
The first screen focuses on the real-time operation of the washing line and management of auxiliary infrastructure. It is divided into logical functional zones:
Navigation panel and alarms: The panel, located in the sidebar, allows instant switching between system views. The top section features a live alarm bar, providing real-time notification of any deviations from normal operating conditions.
Washing line: The central process overview area, where the operation of washing heads and current sensor readings (pressure, temperature) are displayed. The operator has access to configuration buttons enabling precise adjustment of parameters, including the target pressure (bar) during the wash cycle.
Utility area: A detailed P&ID schematic depicting main pumps, chemical dosing pumps, and water tanks (hot and cold), along with the chemical storage section. Each motor and valve is equipped with an operating status indicator.
Operating modes and parameters: An overview of the operational status of all lines (manual/automatic mode), the currently executing wash program, the specific sequence step, and the remaining process time.
2. Wastewater Treatment Plant Management Panel
The second screen is dedicated to neutralization and water recovery processes, which are critical for sustainable resource management:
Wastewater storage – Pumpensumpf: Visualization of the main collection tank, which receives rinse water directly after the washing process, along with the liquid distribution system to buffer tanks (Puffertank 1, 2, 3).
Purification and neutralization lines: Two parallel process lines in which wastewater treatment takes place. The neutralization tank (Neutrabehälter) is displayed alongside precision chemical dosing systems (PAC, caustic soda, sulfuric acid), represented by characteristic pipeline traces. The system continuously monitors the pH value – if parameters comply with the applicable standard, the effluent is discharged to the municipal sewer network; otherwise, it is returned to the circuit for reprocessing.
The use of the Siemens WinCC platform within TIA Portal enables full integration of field device data (Totally Integrated Automation). Thanks to the standardization of symbols in accordance with industrial norms, the operator can instantly identify the operating status of each motor or the opening degree of each valve, thereby minimizing the risk of errors and unplanned downtime.
Why invest in our tanker interior washing system?
Concrete benefits
Visual results of our work
Maximum cleanliness
Specialist rotating wash heads and traversing stations for road tankers, rail tankers and IBC containers.
Cost optimisation
Heat recovery systems and economisers reducing energy and water consumption.
Intelligent control
Intuitive HMI interfaces, wash recipes and 24/7 remote access.
Regulatory compliance
Full support in maintaining EFTCO standards and environmental protection guidelines.
ATEX safety
Installations manufactured in stainless steel, designed for operation in explosive atmospheres.
Smart chemistry
Automated chemical dosing systems controlled by advanced PLCs.
Sustainable technology
Effective wastewater treatment (flotation) and elimination of process odours.
Long-term durability
Use of components from established brands and robust stainless steel construction. Low-maintenance, service-friendly solutions.
Implementation stages for washing systems at ZW Automation
We deliver turnkey projects, attending to every technical and formal detail. We commission installations across Europe – from Poland and Germany to the Benelux countries and Austria – providing comprehensive after-sales and service support:
Analysis and technology concept
We examine the specific properties of the media to be cleaned and the available infrastructure. We determine utility requirements (water, steam, electricity) and prepare a preliminary installation design.
Engineering and technology selection
We select pump parameters (up to 120 bar) and the appropriate type of wash heads. We design dedicated chemical dosing systems together with storage tank installations and valve switching systems. We design the water treatment system (reverse osmosis, softening) and the heat recovery circuit tailored to site conditions.
Automation and software (software and hardware)
We develop individual control algorithms, process visualisation and wash recipe databases. We integrate the tanker interior wash process automation system with higher-level media consumption reporting systems.
Electromechanical production and installation
At ZW Automation, we prefabricate control cabinets, create operator workstations and monitoring systems, while Klose Industrietechnik prepares the wash hall equipment technology. We then install the complete system, including hoses, lances, wash heads, pumps and ventilation systems.
Commissioning and certification
We conduct performance and quality tests. We ensure compliance with EFTCO standards and – where required – ATEX explosion protection certification procedures.
Training and after-sales service
We train personnel in the operation of interfaces and maintenance of high-pressure systems. We provide ongoing service support, remote diagnostics and access to spare parts.
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Ready to set a new standard in cleanliness?
We engineer installations that define the benchmark in the tanker interior washing industry. If you are looking for a partner to guide you through the entire process – from the first line on the drawing to regular servicing – we invite you to get in touch.
Invite us for a site survey and discover how much you can save with modern washing technology.
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