InfraStructures - March 2011 - Wash Rack that Does Not Require Construction

Wash Rack that Does Not Require Construction

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011, Hydro Engineering Inc. will be demonstrating an entire equipment wash, water/solids collection and water recycling system throughout the show.

The entire wash rack system was set up and operational for the show in 2 days!

Historically, all types of vehicles and equipment have been washed on a surface made of concrete with inground collection pits; one alternative is the Hydropad above ground steel wash rack.

Hydro Engineering’s steel, above ground equipment wash racks do not require; an architectural design, permitting or construction of any kind. Hydropad instant wash racks are equipment and not a capital construction project. An above ground wash rack can be permanent or moved when required.

The Hydropad above ground wash racks work much like a home roof and gutter system. As equipment washing takes place (on the roof), the water and solids fall onto the Hydropads waterproof surface and flow to the side gutter which is placed on the down slope side of the Hydropad. The waste water, dirt, oil and grease will flow through channels in the top surface to the side gutter. The side gutter is where separation of solids from wastewater begins. The patented side gutter also allows for continuous wash operations with no interruption for gutter cleaning because the gutters are not in the above ground wash rack’s work surface.

Hydropads can be placed on an improved or unimproved, fairly level surface. The Hydropads have a new simple connection system, which makes connecting Hydropads modules together fast and yet extremely secure.

Source: Hydro Engineering Inc.