TIANFU Tailed Double-chamber Rotating Cage Cleaning Machine is a specialized industrial washing system designed for high-throughput, precision cleaning of bulk parts.
Unlike single-chamber washers, this system features two distinct processing zones (chambers), allowing for a continuous or semi-continuous workflow—typically separating the washing phase from the rinsing/drying phase.
Here is the technical breakdown.
🔄 System Overview: Efficiency Through Separation
The core advantage of the double-chamber design is the ability to perform multiple process steps simultaneously or sequentially without cross-contamination.
Key Operational Modes:
- Wash & Rinse Separation: Chamber 1 performs the hot alkaline wash (degreasing), while Chamber 2 performs the pure water rinse and drying. This prevents detergent residue on the final parts.
- Parallel Processing: Both chambers can operate independently, doubling the output capacity by allowing the operator to load/unload one chamber while the other is running.
- Continuous Flow: In some configurations, the cage transfers automatically from the wash chamber to the rinse chamber.
⚙️ Key Components & Mechanisms
- Isolation: The two chambers are hermetically sealed from each other to prevent chemical cross-contamination (e.g., keeping rinse water pure).
- Independent Climate Control: Each chamber has its own heating elements, spray pumps, and exhaust systems.
- 360° Rotation: The cage rotates (typically 0–15 rpm) during the process. This tumbling action ensures that all parts—screws, stampings, or medical vials—are exposed to the spray from all angles.
- Centrifugal Drying: During the drying phase, the rotation speed can increase to use centrifugal force to fling water out of blind holes or complex geometries.
- Multi-Angle Nozzles: Spray bars are located at the top, bottom, and sides of each chamber.
- Zonal Pumping:
- Chamber 1 Pump: Circulates detergent solution (often filtered and reheated).
- Chamber 2 Pump: Circulates fresh DI (Deionized) water or acts as a drying zone with heated air.
- Oil Skimming: In the wash chamber, oil separators remove floating oils from the surface of the cleaning solution.
- Particle Filtration: Magnetic separators or bag filters remove metal shavings and debris.
📋 Typical Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Machine Type Double-Chamber Rotary Spray Washer
Chamber Count 2 (Independent or Transfer)
Basket Capacity 50kg – 500kg (depending on part density)
Rotation Speed 0 – 20 rpm (Inverter controlled)
Cleaning Medium Aqueous / Solvent / Alkaline
Drying Method Hot Air Circulation Centrifugal Spin
Material SUS304 / SUS316 (Corrosion Resistant)
Power Electric Heating / Steam Heating
🔄 Operational Workflow
- The cage enters or is placed in Chamber 1.
- Heated detergent is sprayed at high pressure while the cage rotates.
- Heavy soils, grease, and chips are removed.
- Rinse: DI water is sprayed to remove any detergent film.
- Dry: Heated air is circulated, and the cage spins faster to dry the parts completely.
🎯 Ideal Applications
- Precision Hardware: Screws, nuts, and bolts (removing machining oil).
- Medical Devices: Surgical instruments or glass vials (requires strict separation of wash and rinse water).
- Automotive Parts: Fuel injectors, bearings, and stamped metal parts.
- Electronics: PCBs or connectors requiring gentle cleaning and thorough drying.
Summary: A Double-chamber Rotating Cage Cleaning Machine is the solution for high-volume, high-purity cleaning. By physically separating the dirty wash zone from the clean rinse zone, it guarantees that parts leave the machine completely free of both soil and cleaning chemicals.
