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The problem of polluted public roads is also a big issue in America. FRUTIGER presented its extensive range of MobyDick models at Conexpo 2023 in Las Vegas last week. Exhibiting at North America’s largest construction trade show for asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving equipment, lifting equipment, mining, utilities and more, FRUTIGER was there with the familiar promise of “a whale, a promise!” to help with emissions issues in the American market as well.

Frutiger has successfully completed the first of many installations in the agribusiness sector. The customer is one of the many companies at risk of avian influenza in Scotland. In the United Kingdom, there have been 174 confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 since 1 October 2022.

Construction workers are exposed to many dangers every day. To avoid injuries, they usually wear protective clothing such as helmets, high-visibility vests, gloves, and safety shoes. However, an important aspect is often neglected: dust. The health risks of dust should not be underestimated. Especially in areas such as demolition, construction, landfills, recycling sites, or ports, dust is a major problem. The airborne particles can be inhaled and lead to serious illnesses such as lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, and pulmonary fibrosis in the long term. In addition to such drastic health consequences, skin and eye irritations are also not uncommon.

FRUTIGER/MobyDick has been awarded the contract for the design and turnkey construction of an automated vehicle washing plant in India. The project was tendered by India Coal, the largest coal mining company in the world. Coal India operates more than 500 active coal mines and employs more than 250,000 people. Most of its mines are operated as open-pit mines, using the world’s largest vehicles to transport coal and overburden.

FRUTIGER recently completed the installation of a MobyDick ConLine KIT Flex 400 C wheel washing system in the Czech Republic. Specifically designed for the construction industry, the modular system comprises a sturdy four-meter-long washing grid and a recycling tank. For this installation it is combined with a scraper conveyor and MobyDos Compact, with which the the addition of flocculants can be automated. Capable of washing up to 150 medium-dirty trucks per day, this model is an ideal solution for high-volume operations.

FRUTIGER recently installed a wheel washing system for a major construction company in England. The MobyDick ConLine KIT Flex 400B system was tested during site preparation and installation, with customer support playing a crucial role. The team left at 4:30am to avoid delays, and once power and water are connected and final civil works are completed, the system will be ready for use. With a capacity to wash up to 150 moderately soiled trucks, the installation will help keep public roads around the site clean.

FRUTIGER recently installed a ConLine KIT Flex 400B wheel wash system at a poultry farm in Scotland. The system was installed to effectively clean incoming vehicles and improve overall hygiene on the farm. The ConLine KIT Flex range, designed specifically for the construction industry, features a robust four-metre wash system and recycling tank. The KIT Flex 400B model can wash up to 150 moderately soiled trucks per day and can be combined with a scraper conveyor, mobility pack or second base unit to form eight different wheel washing systems of four or eight metres in length.

In summer this year FRUTIGER was allowed to install a MobyDick wheel washing system type ConLine KIT Plus 800B-50P in Germany. The special feature of this system is the cover of the pump chamber, which was made by the customer to prevent the lees from entering the system. The additionally installed drainage taps are also worth mentioning, as these massively facilitate the rinsing of the modules, and are thus also regularly used by the operating personnel. The plant was additionally equipped with the option “MobyDos Container fully insulated”. This provides protection against frost, weather and vandalism. The trace heating for the flocculant hose ensures reliable feeding of the temperature-sensitive flocculant into the delivery line of the wheel washing system even in winter.

Recently, FRUTIGER was allowed to install another tyre washing system in the Czech Republic, in the CI colours of the customer. Cables run under the site of the system, which is why the above-ground version ConLine KIT Flex 400MC tyre washing system was chosen. In order to make the passage through the washing bay more comfortable, concrete ramps were dispensed with, the passage width of the channel was adjusted to three metres and an additional traffic light was installed. The customer also opted for hot-dip galvanised side walls instead of PVC for the system, which is advantageous for long-term use. The integrated scraper conveyor ensures automated sludge discharge in this system.
For the dry summer months, a load moistening system with recycling water was also installed. The nozzle portal is used for moistening dry, dusty loads. The recycling water used for this comes from the recycling tank of the tyre washing plant.