Typically 0 – 500psi, 0 – 35 bar

Low pressure wash systems offer several advantages, and can be very effective when used in the correct environment.

Lower pressure reduces the risks of:

Aerosols
Splash-back
Cross contamination
Water ingress
Personal injury


These points make a more user friendly system, however due to the lower pressure a higher flow rate is normally required, which can lead to increased heating and running overheads. This is usually offset by lower maintenance costs. Another consideration is that to produce good quality foam at pressures below 500 psi / 35 bar requires air injection from an outside source. This need not be a problem as long as compressed air is available, as a stabilised foam air injection system can be installed, which could be wall or trolley mounted giving the versatility you require.

Hugh Crane will undertake a free survey to help assess the suitability of low pressure for your environment.

Low pressure wash systems offer several advantages, and can be very effective when used in the correct environment. 

Low Pressure

Typically 500-1000 psi / 35-70 bar

Systems operating at these pressures are becoming the most popular choice in the food processing environment.
A well designed system with the correct flow rate can be just as effective as systems with higher pressures.

Medium pressure offers many of the benefits of low-pressure:

Low aerosols
Reduced cross contamination
Reduced water ingress
Reduced personal injury risk


Unlike low pressure systems it is possible to create reasonable quality foam without the aid of compressed air by using dynamic lances. Our design team have developed a range of advanced pump systems with fully modulating return valves, which unlike most systems, do not waste energy by continuing to pump a percentage of the flow back to the tank when demand is increased. These systems offer the user a choice of pressure and flow so that more delicate areas can be cleaned with confidence thereby making interim cleaning easier.
All systems are supported by on site maintenance programs and extensive staff training which makes them very attractive and cost effective packages.

Medium pressure systems are becoming the most popular choice in the food processing environment. A well designed system with the correct flow rate can be just as effective as systems with higher pressures.

Medium Pressure

Typically 1000 psi / 70 bar plus

In environments such as abattoirs, poultry sheds and farm buildings high pressure systems are ideal. The pressure can be combined with chemicals and heat to give a very powerful cleaning effect.

Advantages:

Easy removal of stubborn greasy soiling
Detergents can be easily foamed
Flexibility
Elements to consider:

Equipment damage
Aerosols
Health and safety


A well developed high pressure system will provide the benefit of multi pressure outlets to ensure you have the flexibility for changing production areas as you add new machinery and vary production methods.

Centralised multi-pump systems with selectable flow and pressure are worth considering as you can add pumps as your demand increases. You may require a stand-alone diesel or petrol powered unit or perhaps a small single lance

In environments such as abattoirs, poultry sheds and farm buildings high pressure systems are ideal. The pressure can be combined with chemicals and heat to give a very powerful cleaning effect.

High Pressure

We have been collaborating with microbiologists and food technologists to design and manufacture hygiene systems for our clients in the food processing and allied industries since 1983.