Fives TunnelWash Review: Specs and Uses of the Multi-Stage Conveyor Parts Washer
Updated: 7 days ago
The Fives TunnelWash cleans small parts continuously as they ride through a tunnel on a conveyor. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
TunnelWash is the high-volume option for simple parts such as gears and small shafts. Parts ride on a belt or chain through up to four zones, wash, rinse, second rinse and blow-off, and up to four lanes can process different parts at once. Spray is aqueous and solvent-free at up to 6 bar, and cycle times and speeds are programmable. Custom conveyors such as overhead or monorail are available. Fives says hundreds have been installed. It is not suited to complex geometries; SmartWash and RoboWash cover those.
Fives TunnelWash at a Glance
Max part size: 610 x 250 mm
Spray: Aqueous, up to 87 PSI (6 bar)
Treatment zones: Up to 4
Conveyor lanes: Up to 4
Standard conveyors: Belt or dual-strand chain
Price: on request
Fives TunnelWash Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Fives TunnelWash |
Manufacturer | Fives Group |
Max part size | 610 x 250 mm |
Spray | Aqueous, up to 87 PSI (6 bar) |
Treatment zones | Up to 4 |
Conveyor lanes | Up to 4 |
Standard conveyors | Belt or dual-strand chain |
Custom conveyors | Overhead, pallet chain, free roller, monorail |
Control | Programmable cycle times and speeds |
Design and Build Quality
Modular stages can be configured to the process and footprint.
Software and Integration
Programmable Conveyor
Fixed, variable and indexing modes.
Multi-Lane
Different parts in parallel.
Fives TunnelWash Applications and Use Cases
Gears and Small Shafts
High-volume batch cleaning.
Automotive Suppliers
In-line cleaning.
General Cleaning
Prismatic and cylindrical parts.
Fives TunnelWash Price and Value
Fives does not publish a price for the Fives TunnelWash; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Fives Group Company Profile: History, Ownership, Business Areas and Figures.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Continuous in-line
Up to four lanes
Solvent-free
Hundreds installed
Cons
Simple geometries only
Low pressure
No published price
Who Should Buy the Fives TunnelWash?
It fits suppliers cleaning large volumes of simple parts.
Fives TunnelWash FAQ
How much does the Fives TunnelWash cost?
Fives does not publish a price for the Fives TunnelWash; it is quoted on request.
What is the Fives TunnelWash?
A conveyorized multi-stage parts washer.
How large can parts be?
Up to 610 x 250 mm.
How many zones does it have?
Up to four.
How many lanes?
Up to four.
What spray does it use?
Aqueous spray up to 6 bar.
Is it solvent-free?
Yes.
What parts suit it?
Simple parts such as gears and small shafts.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
